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15-086 Tandem Coil Housing

15-086 Tandem Coil Housing
Home Owner Seattle
Jul 10, 2020
Home Owner from Seattle
Jul 10, 2020
Assistance remounting coil balances to mounting bracket
I just ordered a number of parts to repair a few windows including mounting bracket 16-024, coil housing pivot 15-087, and tandem coil housing 15-086. I have the exact same question posted here: https://www.swisco.com/discussions/How-to-reattach-tandem-coil-balance-springs-to-mounting-bracket-77-15 ... (cont.)
Handy Person MD
Jul 2, 2020
Handy Person from MD
Jul 2, 2020
Looking for help in identifying parts to replace balance
Hello-! I have a double hung window with one of the windows lost its constant force balancing, where it will just fall straight down. So I've took apart one of the functioning unit and took measurements & pictures. The failed unit have coils from the upper, smaller unit unwound partially and it i ... (cont.)
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Handy Person SaintPaul MN
Jul 1, 2020
Handy Person from SaintPaul MN
Jul 1, 2020
Coil balancer
This is a coil balancer in a argon has insulated window. I'm looking for replacement parts because the window doesn't stay open on its own
Handy Person Stpaul mn
Jun 29, 2020
Handy Person from Stpaul mn
Jun 29, 2020
Top Sash Guide ID
The window doesn't stay up on its own
Quick Learner PA
Jun 26, 2020
Quick Learner from PA
Jun 26, 2020
Window falls
The springs on my window are broken I would like to replace them so I would need the springs for this type of window I also have others the only difference would be the length if that mattersMy name is MikeThank you in advance for your time
Home Owner Naperville, IL
Jun 22, 2020
Home Owner from Naperville, IL
Jun 22, 2020
Windows Coil Balance
Patent Number: 5353548. Coils came out. Should I replace the whole set or just pivot? Thanks!
Home Owner Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 15, 2020
Home Owner from Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 15, 2020
Vinyl Traco Double Hung Window Hardware
I have a window that won't slide at all -- but it will tilt. I believe it's because one of my pivot lock shoes has sprung its spring: I can see a coil of hardware on top of it that seems to be aligned with the window frame in the working shoe. Attached are photos of a) the working shoe, b) its match ... (cont.)
Home Owner New Jersey
Jun 11, 2020
Home Owner from New Jersey
Jun 11, 2020
Patent number 5.353.548 coil balances
Photo 1 shows the broken housing of the coil balance. There is patent number 5.353.548 on the housing. The upper part of the housing is broken and hence the top coil is separated from the bottom one. The other photo shows the intact coil balance on the other side of the window. It looks 15-087 is th ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Pittsburgh, PA
May 25, 2020
Quick Learner from Pittsburgh, PA
May 25, 2020
Traco double hung tilt-in window - coil springs broken
So my coil springs are broken. It appears this window had the tandem coil housing which must have come apart (no longer present). The photo (#1003) showing tandem coil housing is another window in the house. I cannot remove the springs to see if there is a marking. The window measures 22"W x 26-1/2" ... (cont.)
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Handy Person Omaha, NE
May 22, 2020
Handy Person from Omaha, NE
May 22, 2020
coil balance parts
I am looking for a Kensington window coil balance (I think that is the correct term). Can anyone tell me where to look for this or if it is even available anywhere.
Quick Learner 22307
May 17, 2020
Quick Learner from 22307
May 17, 2020
Windows are Fortis model by Vytex.
Heard a snap as I opened window then couldn't open without sash sliding down.
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Home Owner NJ
May 17, 2020
Home Owner from NJ
May 17, 2020
Coil Balance ID
Hi this is an Anderson double hung window I need both sides
Home Owner Maryland
May 15, 2020
Home Owner from Maryland
May 15, 2020
constant force balance replacement
We need to replace two traco quick tilt constant force balances. I took pictures of how it looks now. The window is Traco. Maybe you can help me by looking at the pictures. And what really needs answered is how do we take out the old balances out without ruining the window? To me it looks like a ... (cont.)
Home Owner Lisa
May 11, 2020
Home Owner from Lisa
May 11, 2020
Window balance
I would like to know where can I get this balance. My window size 35.5 x 59.5.
Handy Person Sewickley, PA
May 9, 2020
Handy Person from Sewickley, PA
May 9, 2020
Replacement Coil Balance Assembly for Traco Window
I'm looking for a replacement coil balance assembly for a Traco Window. I've attached two photos; one of the damaged assembly and one of a working assembly. I'm guessing you'll likely need more information but this will start the inquiry. I look forward to your reply. Thank you.
Quick Learner Long Branch Nj
May 2, 2020
Quick Learner from Long Branch Nj
May 2, 2020
Replacement needed
Hello, I need two parts for my window. The bar has 985 2-A. It's 2.5 inches long. The pivot lock shoe has a 7 on it. That is also 2.5 inches in length and about 1 inch wide. It's hard to measure without taking it out. Thank you
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Home Owner USA
Apr 23, 2020
Home Owner from USA
Apr 23, 2020
Coil Balance.
I placed an order for the S210 coil balances but do not believe they are the correct replacement.
Quick Learner Englewood, Colorado
Apr 19, 2020
Quick Learner from Englewood, Colorado
Apr 19, 2020
Traco window pivot shoe assemblies
I need two pivot shoe assemblies for my traco double hung vinyl window. How do I order these parts plus the channel spreader tool?
Contractor Pennsylvania
Apr 7, 2020
Contractor from Pennsylvania
Apr 7, 2020
Retrofitting Wood Windows with Coil Balances
Hi,I have a project with wood windows, which I'm going to retrofit fit with coil balances. The wood sashes weight 10 lbs each. Attached is a picture of two coil balances used for such a project. I personally haven't completed such a project but the idea came from another contractor that cut an ope ... (cont.)
Handy Person St Louis
Mar 31, 2020
Handy Person from St Louis
Mar 31, 2020
Replacement spring balances
Not sure what you call those, but I need to replace. Pictures give you an idea what I'm looking at. Can't figure out how to remove from trac. Any ideas?
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