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S900-29 29" Series 900 Spiral Balance

3/8 DIAMETER, 25 " . WE HAVE black tips. I AM ORDERING THE RED. 900 - 25. I ordered some other items before , no problems. I am ordering these since I will be out of state for a week. Do you suspect any problems? I am re ordering 15-045 and part # 26-297. These are exact matches. I think your websit ... (cont.)

My old 3/8" x 30" balances have red tips, yet the windows weigh 27lbs. I am not sure what balances I need. The options available in the Series 900 balances show red carrying a sash of 10 to 22lbs, or green supporting 14 to 26lbs. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. (Could the independ ... (cont.)

Can not keep the window open there was a loud bang. We removed the part that holds the window open the this is what it looks like. There seems to be a twisted part inside like a spring the all this is inclosed in a white plastic casing. It is 29" long by 3/8" round. The spiral balance weighs 6 oz ... (cont.)

I have two older windows, that I believe are Am Craftsman windows with one broken spiral balance each. I want to order replacements, but I have one measurement concern. After carefully measuring the existing balances, the OD measures 1/2" to the best of my ability to resolve without removing one ( ... (cont.)

I have 4 Alcoa tilt windows (2 are 21 inch wide and 2 are 25 inch wide) windows weigh around 12 pounds each. I need to replace the spiral window balances- the current spirals have a blue tip and are 3/8 wide and measure 29 inchs long- the window has markings 2050 29.125 redo marked on them -windows ... (cont.)

Thanks for posting! Yes, a 29" tube translates to a 29" long spiral balance in our catalog. Now, as you can see, the S900-29 has two tip color options: Red and Green. The Red Tip can carry a window sash weight range of 10 through 22 pounds, while the Green Tip can carry 14 through 26 pounds. Does ... (cont.)

My window weighs 15lbs and is the tilt type. The current balance is 29" with a dia of 3/8". The window say series 96 SH with marking of H-R35-47x83. Please let me know if you carry a replacement for this. Thank you !

I have tilt-in Carefree windows and I am searching for the replacement counterbalances. The dimensions are as follows: Short: 18 inches O.A.L. retracted 33-1/2 inches O.A.L. extended O.D. of plastic cover is .420 inches Long: 30-1/2 O.A.L. retractd 58 inches O.A.L. extended O.D. of p ... (cont.)

Good afternoon, and thanks for posting! It sounds like you have our Series 900 spiral balance. Please see our S900-29. I recommend the red tip option, which can support a window sash weight range of 10 through, and including, 22 pounds. Please keep in mind that the weight range information is ba ... (cont.)

My existing spiral sash balances are 3/8" X 29" with a yellow tip. The removable aluminum tilt sash in a single hung window weighs 25lbs. I did not see "YELLOW" as a selectible tip color in your color guide. What color should I purchase to replace the two balances in this window? ... (cont.)

The tip is red and the diameter of the tube is 3/8". When I measure the tube it is 28 1/2" long. I'm just measuring the tube. I am not including the spiral or red tip in the measurement. The closest size to the existing tube seems to be either 28" or 29". Which size should I buy or am I measuring in ... (cont.)

Question about using red tips or green tips. The tube measures 28 1/2" long, 3/8" diameter, the windows is a little over 20 pounds. The existing tip is red. I'm pretty sure that I need the S900-29. The house and its windows are a little over 12 years old. The windows have not been opened regular ... (cont.)

Hi, I'm looking to replace the counter balance assemblies in some windows. The existing assemblies look like your red tipped S900-29 series with the exception that the aluminum tubes in my windows are 1/2" diameter. In addition I have 2 29" units in a large window with a yellow tip. Will your S90 ... (cont.)

See attached photo. There are no identifying labels or stamps on the aluminum windows from approximately 1985. The sash is single strength insulated glass and is 22.5" w x 26" tall. I can't match the tilt latches or sash pivot bars to anything in your parts catalog. Can you help? The sash we ... (cont.)

Hi. I have Moss tilt out vinyl windows who will not stay open. The have a twisted metal piece on each side that goes the full length of both sides of the window. I think this is the part that is broken. One window is 58 inches in length and the other is 70 inches in lenght. Do you have the repl ... (cont.)

existing spiral balance is 3/8" x 28-1/2" (measured correctly) for tilt window. window is 20lbs. I was figuring on ordering the S900-29, but what tip color? Can you list all avaiable and their weight classifications? Is there a downside to overcompensating for weight?

Please identify the proper spiral balance for a 14.4 lb. window with a 3/8" diameter tube 29" long. Thanks.

Balances cannot be repaired, they are made to be replaced.

I need 6 balances that are 29 inches long and 3/8 inch in I think it is red but to me it looks like a dark orange color. Then I need 4 pivoit shoes and 1 pivoit hing and I am sending some pictures of this stuff.

Hello. I just spoke with someone at Plygem Windows in Rocky Mount, VA (closest location to my home) and they referred me to you. I have three MW windows in my living room and two of the windows won't stay up when I open them. Upon closer inspection, the two windows in question have one broken spi ... (cont.)