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S500-23 23" Series 500 Spiral Balance

S500-23 23" Series 500 Spiral Balance
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.
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Quick Learner Birdsboro/ Pottstown P...
Nov 19, 2025
Quick Learner from Birdsboro/ Pottstown PA area
Nov 19, 2025
1950s House
I have a few windows that havent been replaced and they do not stay up. There are two which i have pictured by approximate width and height. (they do not come out, or at least i dont know how to get them out. The part that attaches to base of window, i dont recognize on any of your pictures. I'm loo ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner 'Ewa Beach, HI
Aug 11, 2025
Quick Learner from 'Ewa Beach, HI
Aug 11, 2025
Series 500 Red Tip Spiral Balances
Hi, I have (8) spiral balance(s) that measure 31 5/8" and (4) that measure 23 7/16". They all have a red cap at the end. They all had a plastic sleeve which was cracked and.fell apart. I measured the balance tube as instructed. What size should I order?
Landlord Miami
Jun 1, 2025
Landlord from Miami
Jun 1, 2025
Spiral balance
It's seems to be a 23" spiral balance. 5/8 diameter. White tip. The end of the spiral seems to be damaged. No shoe or bracket anywhere in the window frame nor near window.
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Quick Learner New Port Richey Fl
Mar 17, 2025
Quick Learner from New Port Richey Fl
Mar 17, 2025
Spiral balance
Hi, Looking for a 5/8" diameter x 23" long spiral balances. The tip color is white but not sure that it was the correct balance. The sash weight is 18 lbs. Photo shows the clip. Thanks
Home Owner Ormond beach Fl
Dec 10, 2024
Home Owner from Ormond beach Fl
Dec 10, 2024
Sprial balance
The old balance had no clip. It's 23" long and 5/8" wide. On this non tilt window. The last photo looks up the sliding window. I need 2 balances and clips
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Quick Learner Il
Sep 16, 2024
Quick Learner from Il
Sep 16, 2024
Balance
5/8" x 23" for a 12lb non-tilt sash . . I need 4 . . . .
Quick Learner Philadelphia
Jan 30, 2024
Quick Learner from Philadelphia
Jan 30, 2024
Spiral tube window
Hi, I am trying to replace my old spiral tube window balances. This house was built in the 50s and it seems like these are still the original windows. Surprisingly enough the windows are in good shape just need some updating. There are no markings on the units. They are 23"long, 3/8 wide. The sa ... (cont.)
Quick Learner San Jose, Ca
Dec 22, 2023
Quick Learner from San Jose, Ca
Dec 22, 2023
Old wood window "spiral" type balances
I am trying to find these old "spiral" style balances for 1950's wood windows. They do not function like a spiral balance though. The square end push's in about ½" and you can wind it up and it will unwind. It does not pull out. Can you please let me know if you have ever seen something li ... (cont.)
Home Owner Pt St Lucie FL
Aug 7, 2023
Home Owner from Pt St Lucie FL
Aug 7, 2023
Determine proper Tube Balance
The Window Balance tube is 23" long, 5/8" wide. The tube tip appears to be white.
Contractor Mahwah, NJ
May 8, 2023
Contractor from Mahwah, NJ
May 8, 2023
Sloatsburg, ny
Hi. These are the balancers we need to replace. The first photo shows the top w/ a hole. A nail was placed thru this hole into the window jamb. The 2nd photo shows the bottom connection to the window. The remaining silver piece in the 1st photo was the remains of the plastic tube. That measured 2 ... (cont.)
Home Owner Malvern, PA
Aug 28, 2022
Home Owner from Malvern, PA
Aug 28, 2022
Spiral balance from 1940
HiPlease let me know if you have something that can replace this.From 1940 timeframe 23 inches long 9/16 wideWindow weighs 9lbsThis balance attached to bottom of window but I am open to trying a different window attachment Thanks, Bruce
Landlord Buffalo, NY
May 30, 2022
Landlord from Buffalo, NY
May 30, 2022
Double Hung Wood Windows Spiral Balance
The windows (two) are from a 1870's house. Not sure if they are the original, probably not. Window Size - 24"Hx27.75"W Bottom SashWeight - 8 lbsOriginal Balance is 5/8 Dia (nominal). Length is 23.25, see photos.The bottom of balance is different then what's shown on website. Hoping they can be adapt ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Miami, FL
Sep 22, 2021
Quick Learner from Miami, FL
Sep 22, 2021
Replacement spiral balance springs
Hi, I'm replacing the springs in my condo. Just took a few out but they're so old that the color is faded. Measured it and it's 5/8 by 23 inches. I was thinking of going with red and I would rather not remove the window to weigh it. It's non tilt by the way. Let me know if red would be fine. See pi ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Florida
Apr 25, 2021
Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 25, 2021
Contractor Pine hill nj
Mar 30, 2021
Contractor from Pine hill nj
Mar 30, 2021
Replacement window balancer
I need to replace window balancers in old wooden windows. Not sure if you would have replacements. I thought they went up through the top of the frame but I could be mistaken.
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Quick Learner Florida
Dec 3, 2020
Quick Learner from Florida
Dec 3, 2020
Spiral balance with longer inner core
I need to replace spiral balances on al old window. The tube is 5/8" in diameter and 23" long but the inner spiral is 24.5". Space above the window sash is 23.4 inches and I thinks I can safely install a a 24" balance. Do you think that will work?
Professional Lancaster, PA
Jun 19, 2020
Professional from Lancaster, PA
Jun 19, 2020
Spiral Balance Assistance
House built in 1950. Sash spring 5/8" thick. Attached to bottom of window with a 3" bracket, two screws.
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Quick Learner Miami Florida
Mar 1, 2019
Quick Learner from Miami Florida
Mar 1, 2019
Spiral Balance Help
Length is 24 inches I need 6 pieces please let me know if you have them in stock thank youlooking forward to hear from you
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Quick Learner
Feb 20, 2018
Quick Learner
Feb 20, 2018
Old double hung aluminum windows
Need the springs and the brackets that attach to the bottom of the window. Can you help?