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17-012 Bracket, #32
17-012 Bracket, #32
Contractor
Richmond Virginia
Aug 22, 2023
Contractor from Richmond Virginia
Aug 22, 2023
Jambs and balances
I need jambs up to 70 inches with balances
Home Owner
West Chester, pa
Jul 25, 2023
Home Owner from West Chester, pa
Jul 25, 2023
Spiral window balance
Hi I Need to replace spiral window balance for non tilt window. 25" long, 5/8" diameter, approx 9.2 lbs. I also need to replace the piece that goes into bottom of window, foot? Brake? Metal piece a little over 2.5". Advice on exact order number appreciated
Home Owner
Jul 10, 2023
Home Owner
Jul 10, 2023
What do i need to buy
i bought a new house, and two windows need a spiral balance mechanism replacement. One balance mechnisem is completely missing. I measured the length between the upper scerw and the bottom sash and it is 17'. the second window got broken mechanism. and by the same method of measurement it is 24.5' ... (cont.)
Contractor
New Jersey
Jul 6, 2023
Contractor from New Jersey
Jul 6, 2023
Help with balance size and bracket
I have old wood windows with some sort of metal tube balance that I can't seem to figure out how to adjust. I am on a tight budget so I was thinking of replacing them with spiral balances (I am already familiar and I have the tool for that). I don't have one off, but I have the glass size and sas ... (cont.)
Handy Person
USA
Jul 5, 2023
Handy Person from USA
Jul 5, 2023
Bottom sash clip
I have a customer that needed a window balance replaced , but the are missing this clip that the balance locks into on the bottom of the sash. see attached pics. Any help?
Handy Person
Boulder, CO
Jul 1, 2023
Handy Person from Boulder, CO
Jul 1, 2023
Non-tilt window channel balance advice
Hi!I have an old house (circa 1930) and am working to replace the channel balances on a window When I took the bottom sash out, I found a single, old spiral balance on one side. It's 31" long and seems to be about 7/16" wide. I assume I should replace this old one with two new ones? Is it important ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Jun 21, 2023
Quick Learner
Jun 21, 2023
Wood Window Balance
The metal tube ONLY is 33" by 1/2", tho the rounded half round groove in the wooden sash is 5/8". There's a whitish plastic piece at the bottom. The spiral is attached to a metal bracket on the bottom of the sash. See photo. I can't find any number stamped on the tube. The sash simply goes up an ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Jun 5, 2023
Quick Learner
Jun 5, 2023
Old Sunroom Windows
In a newly acquired home I have a sunroom with 6 "double hung" windows that do not appear to have ever properly operated. There are no sash lifts installed on any sash, upper or lower. The mechanism used to keep the sashes in place is some sort of friction-fit steel spring that is just wedged in bet ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Colchester ct
May 31, 2023
Quick Learner from Colchester ct
May 31, 2023
Spiral balance old metal foot is broken.
Spiral balance old metal foot is broken. These windows are designed so the "metal foot" is flush to the bottom of the window. I don't know how a newer model spiral balance will be attached at the botQuestion above how does the newer spiral balances attach to a window that has a metal base that is f ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
May 1, 2023
Quick Learner
May 1, 2023
Hybrid Balance Quote Request
want to use these for old wood sash I am not replacing an old balance. I want to refit an old 1870's sash with the hybrid type balance you offer. I need tube diameter size and pricing?
Contractor
Greenup,KY
Apr 17, 2023
Contractor from Greenup,KY
Apr 17, 2023
Non Tilt Window Bracket made by Caldwell Rochester New York #116
I am looking for a non tilt window bracket. The bracket is marked made by Caldwell Rochester NY and numbered #116
Quick Learner
Apr 14, 2023
Quick Learner
Apr 14, 2023
Replacement Spiral Balances
Looking for assistance in identifying spiral balances.
Home Owner
Little Rock, AR
Mar 30, 2023
Home Owner from Little Rock, AR
Mar 30, 2023
Wood double hung blances from 1988
Attached are a set of picts showing spring compression blances for our windows. We have no idea who the manufacturer was ans need to replace the blances for all 10 of these windows. Only one works today. Springs are covered by a vinyl tube as seen in some of the pictures. One picture shows a spring ... (cont.)
Home Owner
USA
Mar 23, 2023
Home Owner from USA
Mar 23, 2023
Fw: Window spiral spring
I am trying to replace the old window springs in my mom's 70 year old home. The current window sash springs are approx. 34 ½ inches long. I was trying to send you pictures of one I have removed. I will have others to replace that are for shorter windows. If you didn't get the pictures let me kno ... (cont.)
Contractor
orleans mass
Feb 21, 2023
Contractor from orleans mass
Feb 21, 2023
window balance
in the photos the bottom sash needs balance in side window is 491/2" top to bottom sash is 25"x21"1/2" the channel on the side of the window is 3/4x3/4 top sash is 27"5/8 fixed
Quick Learner
Chapel Hill, North Car...
Feb 20, 2023
Quick Learner from Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Feb 20, 2023
No markings. Sunroom windows - house built in 1990. Dysfunctional spring balances.
One by one our sunroom windows won't stay up. The house was built in 1990. There are no markings that we can see. We would prefer to replace the balances rather than the windows as the frames, glass and wood all seem to be in good condition. It's also hard to find someone who is interested in he ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Baltimore MD
Feb 15, 2023
Quick Learner from Baltimore MD
Feb 15, 2023
5/8 x 25" spiral balance non tilt
Looking for spiral balances, feet, tool, latch & seals 3 sashes per window - each sash 30"W x 24"H 2 sets of windows
Quick Learner
USA
Feb 13, 2023
Quick Learner from USA
Feb 13, 2023
Spiral Window Balance - HELP!
I have several single hung wood windows that I am planning to use Swisco Spiral Window Balances on. They currently have different types of balances, so I do not have an old balance to measure. I do not plan to remove the sash from the window when I install the new Spiral Window Balancers.My Sash i ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Florida
Feb 1, 2023
Home Owner from Florida
Feb 1, 2023
Need help to chose the right part
Good Day,My name is Joseph , a condo owner in Florida, Need to order a set of spiral balances for a non tilt window, can not determine the color of the tip for sure.It looks aqua to me, and when compared to your sample it tells me it is blue.Diameter is 5/8 and the length is 30 inches.I will appreci ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Riverside CA
Nov 30, 2022
Home Owner from Riverside CA
Nov 30, 2022
Hardware identification
Our house was built in 1949. Our wooden double hung windows are original. We are needing to replace the mechanism that allows the window to open and close. In looking at your website are you able to direct us to what hardware we would need? The windows are 59" tall. We have attached photos of a wind ... (cont.)