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S600-32 32" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance

Hello, I need help to identify and replace parts for a double hung window. I need: Spiral tilt balance Pivot bar Balance shoe I have one window with about 28" for each sash (length of the spiral tilt balance) and one window with about 32" for each sash. Thank you

My spiral balances have a yellow tip. What should I buy to replace (red, blue or black)? These are 32" long. Windows are approximately 27 years old. Thank you,

Thank you for trying to assist with this request. I'm trying to replace this piece in the photos below and would like to make sure I order all pieces needed. I'm also replacing the spiral balance and will order the following. Please let me know if I need any other parts. S600--32 balance me ... (cont.)

I'm hoping you won't mind helping me with a complete list of possible pivot shoes for the 32

I'm in the process of replacing spiral window balances in 20-yr.old conventional tilt vinyl windows. How do I determine the correct balance weight rating to order if there are no numbers on the balance? Also, some windows have jambs that have pulled away (old house) leaving the sashes barely hanging ... (cont.)

S200-32 did not work out. Need correct balance ID

I need to replace some broken spiral balances. They are 5/8 in diameter, but have a yellow tip. The windows are large (sash is 33" tall, 48" wide, and they are heavy. I haven't removed one yet to see how heavy, but they are definitely heavy. Is there a level of yellow that is beyond black? ... (cont.)

I'm replacing a spiral balance in a Barricade vinyl tilt window. It is a 32-inch, 5/8th diameter model, but it looks to me like the tip is either white or a very faded yellow. What color tip should I choose from your inventory since I don't see white as an option? We have two windows that each ... (cont.)

We have some windows that the spring balances have become too weak to hold the windows up. They are the 5/8 X 32 and have the red tip on the bottom. The window has two of these springs and weighs 20 pounds on it's own. I'm thinking that the manufacturer put the lightest weight spring to save cost ... (cont.)

The website indicates that black tip, 5/8" balances are good for a sash weighing up to 40 pounds. I have a sash weighing 45 pounds, what balance should I use?

Please help me choose the hardware I need to rebuild "Thermal 1 " aluminum frame windows made by Amacor Industries, Delmont, PA. The windows measure approximately 40" wide by 65" high, overall. The 5/8" spiral balances are 32" long and have yellow tips. A picture of one of the pivot shoes is attache ... (cont.)

Window has upper and lower section. Upper section is stationary and lower section opens and tilts inward. Window does not stay up and falls out when trying to tilt inward. I believe the spring and attachment on each side of the window is the problem. The 2nd attached photo is of the part that se ... (cont.)

I am replacing 32" rods w/ your 900 series, but it only shows a red tip, mine are blue, how much of a weight difference is there?, all windows in this house are difficult to open, have to be forced up and down

We have tilt windows that were installed 4 years ago just before we bought this house. We know that they were installed by a "handy man" and not a window company. Many of the spiral balances have pulled apart, and the windows will not stay up unless we lift them and lock them. The spiral balances ... (cont.)

A window sash is stuck in the closed position. Looks like I need to replace the spiral balance on the right side but I can't get to it because I can't get the window open to remove the sash. Is there another way to remove the spiral balance without removing the window sash? Thanks ... (cont.)

Hello, I need new balances for my double hung windows. They are 32 inches, 5/8 diameter and have a white/cream tip. The windows themselves are 48 inches tall by 32 inches wide and are heavy (probably around 40 lbs). I haven't taken them out yet to get an exact weight because I want to have the ... (cont.)