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17-012 Bracket, #32
17-012 Bracket, #32
Home Owner
Massachusetts
May 9, 2025
Home Owner from Massachusetts
May 9, 2025
Tips on How to adjust a spiral balance, non-tilt window
Hi, thanks very much for this explanation. Boy, was I tearing my hair out; now I'm an expert!! I do have a couple of comments / clarifications which may be useful: The most important thing (TWIST IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION): when tightening spiral / spring, prop window open with a stick (or whateve ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Oct 15, 2026
Home Owner from Baraboo, Wisconsin
Oct 15, 2026
Spiral Sash Support Balances for Non-tilt Windows
I am trying to replace the spiral sash support balances for some old windows and I am unsure which series and brackets to select. I know they are 5/8", but the old ones don't have any identifying markings. I have included pictures of the end pieces that seem to be the main differences between the se ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Glens Falls NY
Oct 1, 2026
Home Owner from Glens Falls NY
Oct 1, 2026
New spiral balance
Window is wood, 28 h by 36 w, 1951 vintage. Cleaning, painting, glazing, rehabbing. Would like to replace balance that has cracked casing. Probably get two.
Handy Person
Philadelphia, Pennsylv...
Sep 16, 2026
Handy Person from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sep 16, 2026
Spiral Balancer
I am in search of replacement spiral balancaers for wooden non tilt sash windows. The exsixting balancers are 23 inch in length, .572 inches in diameter (with paint) and the weight of the window is approximately n11 pounds as you can see from the photos attached. I am also interested in screws and e ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Freeport, NY
Aug 6, 2026
Home Owner from Freeport, NY
Aug 6, 2026
5/8" blue tip spiral balance
Hello,I have several windows c. 1939-41 that need balancer replacement. Hope the pictures help and you have a recomendation.5/8" tube, seems to be a blue tip, 24"ht. x 36" w. sash, bottom attachment integral w tube.Thank you, David
Quick Learner
Portland, OR
Jul 21, 2026
Quick Learner from Portland, OR
Jul 21, 2026
Aluminum jamb liner / spring balance
I have 1950's wood windows with integrated aluminum jamb liners and spring balances that run inside tracks in the jamb liner. I'm replacing the aluminum jamb liners with vinyl ones and need balances that will work. The windows are double hung and each sash is 10 lbs.
Quick Learner
Aiea, Hawaii
Jul 11, 2026
Quick Learner from Aiea, Hawaii
Jul 11, 2026
Not sure what these are
Not sure what these are or of there are replacements for them. Just trying to find out if there are window balances for them.
Quick Learner
NY
Jun 13, 2026
Quick Learner from NY
Jun 13, 2026
Broken spirals. No tubes.
are there replacements for this type of window?
Quick Learner
Burlington, Vermont
May 19, 2026
Quick Learner from Burlington, Vermont
May 19, 2026
Rehab of 18 windows
Hi we have ~18 windows that all need balances. I am unsure what specifically the ones we have are, though I suspect they are spiral balances. Attached photo's of broken balance. Sashs are 22#, lower sash is 28" tall, overall window 53 1/4(?). Photo's show; tube attachement at top, I expect the top o ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Apr 24, 2026
Quick Learner
Apr 24, 2026
25" spiral balance, 9/16" diameter gray plastic tube with white bearing, quantity is two
Checking for availability
Quick Learner
McKinney, TX
Apr 19, 2026
Quick Learner from McKinney, TX
Apr 19, 2026
Spiral Window balance
Looks like 30.25" with yellow tip and long bracket.
Home Owner
Lancaster PA
Mar 31, 2026
Home Owner from Lancaster PA
Mar 31, 2026
Replace spiral sash lift/balance system
House was built in 1950 and some of the double hung windows need help operating. Need some spiral lift/balance system replacement parts.
Home Owner
Portland, OR
Mar 5, 2026
Home Owner from Portland, OR
Mar 5, 2026
Is this window balance replacable?
These are from window double hung windows from the 1950s. One window is stuck and wont shut.
Professional
Summerville sc
Feb 9, 2026
Professional from Summerville sc
Feb 9, 2026
Spiral balance
Need to match up this spiral balance combo. The clip screws to bottom of the window. Balance is 25" long. Its for an old non tilt aluminum window.
Quick Learner
Tucson, AZ
Jan 14, 2026
Quick Learner from Tucson, AZ
Jan 14, 2026
Spiral Balance
The picture shows the lower attachment of the spiral balance. The lower attachment is bent, it should be straight. Could you please let me know what attachment that is? Thanks
Quick Learner
Birmingham uk
Jan 13, 2026
Quick Learner from Birmingham uk
Jan 13, 2026
need new springs
I need new balance springs for sash windows but I dont know ow what ones and where to buy
Quick Learner
Texas
Jan 9, 2026
Quick Learner from Texas
Jan 9, 2026
Help
I've look everywhere and can't find anything similar to it. I belive is a 3/8 x 27
Quick Learner
Dec 19, 2025
Quick Learner
Dec 19, 2025
Non Tilt Spiral Balances
Good morning, I am looking for non-tilt spiral balances in two sizes. One is 17" for a 5lb window, the other is 21" for an 8lb window. I am looking for the closest style of bracket to my original, as that is what my windows are calling for.
Contractor
Maryland
Dec 17, 2025
Contractor from Maryland
Dec 17, 2025
Spiral window balance
It is 26" long 1/2" diameter...
Quick Learner
Hudson Valley NY
Dec 9, 2025
Quick Learner from Hudson Valley NY
Dec 9, 2025
non-tilt spiral window balance and attachment for old windows
The old balance springs are 27" long and have yellow tips. I attached a picture - apparently they had plastic covers which are mostly gone. I found a replacement but I'm not sure I have the right one. Also I need the attachment for the bottom of the window. It looks most similar to the red-tipped 2 ... (cont.)