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S400-30 30" Series 400 Spiral Balance
S400-30 30" Series 400 Spiral Balance
Handy Person
Seattle
Feb 8, 2026
Handy Person from Seattle
Feb 8, 2026
Identify replacement window springs
I'm trying to replace the springs on an aluminum window. The plastic piece over the spring is 29-7/8" x 3/8". Thanks for any help. -Ryan
Quick Learner
Jacksonville FL
Nov 5, 2025
Quick Learner from Jacksonville FL
Nov 5, 2025
Spiral Window counterbalance spring
The spiral balance that I removed from a GA aluminum double pane window measures .380" diameter and is 30" in length. I have attached photos that show the color of the tip and another of the end attachment tab.
Quick Learner
Ventura, CA
Oct 9, 2025
Quick Learner from Ventura, CA
Oct 9, 2025
Spiral window balancers
Trying to find balancers that work
Quick Learner
Florida
Apr 27, 2025
Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 27, 2025
Color tip
My color Tip is black mwral tub is 30 inches
Home Owner
Dallas, Texas (general...
Apr 4, 2025
Home Owner from Dallas, Texas (generally speaking)
Apr 4, 2025
Replacing Spiral Balances in 25-year-Old Windows
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.)
Quick Learner
West palm beach
Nov 28, 2024
Quick Learner from West palm beach
Nov 28, 2024
Spiral balance no color tip
Balance is 30 long x 3/8. Window is 52 wide x 62. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Ed Ehrke
Quick Learner
Texas
Oct 16, 2024
Quick Learner from Texas
Oct 16, 2024
Can't remove right balancer to identify
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.)
Handy Person
Florida
Sep 5, 2024
Handy Person from Florida
Sep 5, 2024
Spiral Balance replacement-Don't know what to get! Please help!
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.)
Home Owner
plano texas
Aug 15, 2024
Home Owner from plano texas
Aug 15, 2024
spiral balance problem
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.)
Quick Learner
Jul 1, 2024
Quick Learner
Jul 1, 2024
Window balancers
30" white tip spirals balancers
Contractor
San antonio
Jun 11, 2024
Contractor from San antonio
Jun 11, 2024
Spiral balance
30 inch long spiral balance tube red or orange plastic cap
Quick Learner
Florida
May 22, 2024
Quick Learner from Florida
May 22, 2024
MILCO Windows - balance removal
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.)
Handy Person
North Richland Hills, ...
Apr 28, 2024
Handy Person from North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
Apr 28, 2024
spiral replacement parts and tools
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.)
Home Owner
Florida
Apr 14, 2024
Home Owner from Florida
Apr 14, 2024
parts for these windows
looking for parts (spiral rod, and whatever you need to tension them) for these windows.
Quick Learner
St Petersburg FL
Feb 28, 2024
Quick Learner from St Petersburg FL
Feb 28, 2024
Balancer for Non tilt window installation
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.)
Home Owner
Florida
Nov 20, 2023
Home Owner from Florida
Nov 20, 2023
Spiral lift and how to attach to window bottom
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.)
Home Owner
Texas
Jun 2, 2023
Home Owner from Texas
Jun 2, 2023
Spiral window balance weights
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?
Handy Person
Jacksonville, FL
Jan 23, 2023
Handy Person from Jacksonville, FL
Jan 23, 2023
Balance replacement
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?
Home Owner
USA
Jan 6, 2023
Home Owner from USA
Jan 6, 2023
How to remove Balance Brackets
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.)
Quick Learner
Texas, USA
Sep 15, 2022
Quick Learner from Texas, USA
Sep 15, 2022
Spiral balance replacement
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.)