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S171-406 406 Series 171 Coiled Balance Spring, Long
S171-406 406 Series 171 Coiled Balance Spring, Long
Handy Person
Maryland
Mar 27, 2026
Handy Person from Maryland
Mar 27, 2026
CertainTeed Replacement Parts
Hello, I'm trying to find out exactly what parts to order to replace the complete assembly on both sides of the window. I've attached pictures of the pivot shoe, the coil housings (M8637MXX), and the coils. One coil has "SA 406 500" imprinted on it and the other has "LA 406 500". ... (cont.)
Professional
Portugal
Apr 2, 2025
Professional from Portugal
Apr 2, 2025
series 170 409
the 409 is for a weight of 9lbs. we need this reference 170 409 to 9lbs, but we also need to 12lbs and 14lbs. It is possible?
Handy Person
jacksonville,fla
Dec 30, 2024
Handy Person from jacksonville,fla
Dec 30, 2024
upper window sash for double hung window
need this part for upper window of double hung window size of windos are 28 high x 44 wide frame wise.....the part has a retracable metal ribbon with a plastic holder with round metal disc in the center...pls advise ty
Home Owner
St louis Missouri
May 29, 2024
Home Owner from St louis Missouri
May 29, 2024
Need replacement for 2 #406 coils for left side window
How can I order replacement parts described and photographed above?
Home Owner
20653
Feb 13, 2022
Home Owner from 20653
Feb 13, 2022
Certainteed coil balance assembly replacement
I need assistance in finding the right part for the coil balance assembly to a Certainteed window. The sash no longer stays up when the window is open lifting the sash. The each coil has a number 6 written on it and it is and half inch wide and the sash weight about 20.2 lbs. I am not sure which pa ... (cont.)
Handy Person
stone harbor, nj
May 11, 2021
Handy Person from stone harbor, nj
May 11, 2021
Certainteed - Bryn Mawr II double hung window [25lbs. bottom sash]
top coil stamped 409 J bottom coil stamped 408 J shoe stamped A1-87598 ...bottom sash weighs 25lbs. What are the correct coil balance part numbers 171 - ________ cover _______ 170 - ________ cover ________ shoe ________ screw _______ to screw coils 170 & 171 into the shoe thank you. Lis ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Normal IL
Nov 6, 2020
Quick Learner from Normal IL
Nov 6, 2020
15-192 System?
I need to replace both sides and would like to order the pivot shoe, 406 170 and 171 coils, covers, drums? Is that the complete system for each side? I still have the screws but was hoping I wouldn't have to buy everything separately? But if I do, what do I need?Thanks,Al
Home Owner
Saint Louis, Missouri ...
Oct 8, 2020
Home Owner from Saint Louis, Missouri 63105
Oct 8, 2020
Sash Balancer part for window pictured on the RIGHT.
We have lived in this house for 15 years and the windows were here when we moved in. The CertainTeed window will open, but does not stay open. Falls closed. Repairman said we needed to replace the sash balancer. Window measures 33" Width by 75" height. It is the window pictured on the right when loo ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
united states
Aug 3, 2020
Quick Learner from united states
Aug 3, 2020
Certainteed window coils
Hi - my coil balancer on a bunch of my Certainteed windows have failed. I have attached pictures - can you tell what part I would need to order? Thanks, Sohail
Home Owner
Ct
Jun 13, 2020
Home Owner from Ct
Jun 13, 2020
Simonton parts
Need balances for both sides of upper and lower windows. Spring is marked 406. Also need the brackets that attached to the lower window that fit into the cams. There is still a part on the springs but the cams and the other plastic piece that fits around the cams have all fallen down the window tra ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Maryland
Mar 29, 2020
Quick Learner from Maryland
Mar 29, 2020
Coil Balances needed
I need both sides for 3 windows. Is there a top and bottom for one side? Thanks
Home Owner
Garden Valley
Sep 21, 2017
Home Owner from Garden Valley
Sep 21, 2017
3/4 inch wide coil springs
I could not find any names, numbers or markings on the existing hardware. The end of each spring broke off and got lost. I am guessing that the ends that broke off and got lost are somewhere inside the window frame. I need two more of this part.
Home Owner
Il
May 1, 2013
Home Owner from Il
May 1, 2013
Balance Repair Simonton Window
Hello, I have attached phots of the failed balance assemblies in my simonton "prism" windows. The windows are apox 10 years old. I am trying to find replacemt assemblies. Can you Identfy? The windows are Double hung and the Tilt in for cleaning. The unit Measures: Width - 1 1/2" Height not encl ... (cont.)
Distributor
Madison, WI
Jun 14, 2012
Distributor from Madison, WI
Jun 14, 2012
Certainteed replacement balances
I can identify the majority of parts, but need help on the second coil balance attached to the pivot shoe. Here is what I have determined: Shoe - 15-192 coil - S171-406 2nd coil - ?? The second coil has "SA 335" stamped into it. I am not sure which coil to replace this with. These are from 20 ... (cont.)