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S400-30 30" Series 400 Spiral Balance

A few of the windows in my house have issues with opening/closing. For some, they are so difficult it's like a back-breaking workout, for at least one other the balances have just given up and dropped out. This may be two different problems, or the same issue, i.e. replace balances in all of them. ... (cont.)

Balance is 30 long x 3/8. Window is 52 wide x 62. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Ed Ehrke

I have a window (non-tilt, non-removable sash, aluminum) that the balancer installations look different on the left than on the right. On the left, it was an easy removal with a spiral balancer removal tool. I have a photo of the tip of the 30" by 3/8" balancer. On the right side top it looks like ... (cont.)

Hello. One of my windows decided to not stay open and after trying to see what the issue was, the spiral balance fell down thru the tube on one side and wouldn't stay back up. I am ASSUMING I need to replace them but wanted to ask what exactly I need to get. Because I am clueless when it comes to ... (cont.)

I tried to repair the spiral balances for my windows. Those are non-tilt windows. I repaired a few windows using S400-30 30" series 400 Spiral Balance, but now I get stuck because some windows have different tips. There is a metal plate (there is a number 63 on it) blocking the bottom (please see th ... (cont.)

30" white tip spirals balancers

30 inch long spiral balance tube red or orange plastic cap

Hello, I have a 1996 build year house with what I believe are all original hardware windows. They're incredibly difficult to both raise and lower, so I assume I need to do a full replacement of all spiral balances. First step is getting the things out to ID which replacements I need. I don't see a ... (cont.)

Hi, my house was built in 2005, and most of the spiral balance are failing. These are vertical windows that slide up and down, non-tilt. Here's what I know: - Window type: none tilt - length of part: 30" - Diameter: 3/8" - Color, Please see the attached photo, I believe it is red, but it's faded q ... (cont.)

looking for parts (spiral rod, and whatever you need to tension them) for these windows.

I purchased S900 balancers for this window. I now believe the shoe that the end of the spring attaches to is broken and can not determine how to remove the window to replace the shoe, if it is even possible. As you may determine from the pictures, the window can't move right or left as there is not ... (cont.)

The spiral tube is 30" and 31" to the tip of the spiral. The tip looks like it may be red, the windows were installed on 2004. They are single pane non tilt and the mfg. code is GA-1. I can't tell how the spiral attaches to the bottom of the window. The one photo try's to show the one bottom corner ... (cont.)

Following your guides, I have 3/8" diameter 30" spiral window balances. They have no colored tip. But they are Series 400. And I weighed the window sash. They are running 17 lb. Should I get the red or the green tip replacements?

Hi, I have what appears to be an H-R single hung sliding window with dual spiral balances on each side that are broken and need replacement parts. I can't find the manufacturer and assume they are out of business or have been acquired. Can you help with parts?

Hello, I'm replacing my balances (series 400 with the cross piece, 30", red bushing) on my non-tilt aluminum windows. Unfortunately, a couple of the brackets (bracket #13 17-010) have rusted out and are no longer attached to the window. Would you please advise on how best to remove these brackets ... (cont.)

I need to replace the spiral balances in my window. I have removed the old one and it measures 30 inches long and 3/8 in diameter. It is a metal tube, but does not have a colored tip. It is a single hung window, so how can I determine its weight to order the correct balance?(The house was built in ... (cont.)

Hi: I need four replacement window spring balances for two General Aluminum 60 inch high by 36 inch wide windows. Unsure of sash weight. The uninstalled balance is 30 inches long and 3/16 th inch diameter. I would greatly appreciate your help in locating replacement balances for my windows. Best ... (cont.)

I've been told my GA original 1985 aluminum windows are hard to raise due to channel balance. I unscrewed the top plate on one today, and almost got slammed in the face by the plate and screw under the spring pressue- cautionary tale! I am really on the fence about replacing these windows, but may ... (cont.)

I was reading the posts of weighing the sash. As far as I can tell my sash is not removable, it is not a tilt out. The sash is behind the or inside the the side track.I also don't have or see a guide, shoe or clip. I have both adjustment tools but could not get a hold of the balance. When I pulled ... (cont.)

I need 2 that are 11" long, 6 that are 17" long and 6 that are 30 long.