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S140-13 13 lb Series 140 Quick-Tilt, Dual
S140-13 13 lb Series 140 Quick-Tilt, Dual
Handy Person
Lansdowne, PA
Nov 28, 2025
Handy Person from Lansdowne, PA
Nov 28, 2025
Balancers for windows
I have a few windows that are labeled as 2900 Milestone Performance. They are double glazed, double hung, foam filled windows and the balancer on one has broken so it will not stay up. The one labeled "12" is from a broken window and the one labeled "13" is from a good window. I assume the 12 and 1 ... (cont.)
Landlord
Blackstone, VA
Oct 27, 2025
Landlord from Blackstone, VA
Oct 27, 2025
Coil Balance
This picture is of a smaller coil balance than I actually need. What is need is 2 of #13 and 2 of #14
Home Owner
Sep 14, 2025
Home Owner
Sep 14, 2025
Alside Window - Need replacement shoe or shoe and balance system
I have two lower double hung Alside windows manufactured in April 2021 where one or both of the metal part within the shoe is broken. On one window, both the left and right metal part is broken. On the other window, only one of the metal parts is broken. This is not allowing the window to stay in ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Martinez CA
Jun 18, 2025
Handy Person from Martinez CA
Jun 18, 2025
Sash balance spring
Hello, one of my sash balance springs in my bedroom window broke, and I need a new one. I previously bought pivot pins from you which worked great! This is the part that mates with that pivot pin, although the pin I replaced was on a different window. I'm interested in buying a small number of these ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Marlton NJ
Nov 25, 2024
Handy Person from Marlton NJ
Nov 25, 2024
Window coil balance
Balance coil on upper is marked 17. Lower balance coil is marked 14. I also need 3 sets for duplicate windows which are upper balance 15 lower balance coil is 13. Your quick response is greatly appreciated.There are two more windows upper is marked 11and the lower sash is marked 10.Jim ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
May 22, 2024
Quick Learner
May 22, 2024
Coil balance shoe
I received the series 140 quick tilt balance kit. I watched the video with the needing a cutout. The video doesn't show where to make the cut out for the upper balance/shoe kit. I don't want to mess up the window and I can't find another video on line that shows where to make the cutout. They all ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Renton WA
Mar 16, 2024
Quick Learner from Renton WA
Mar 16, 2024
Pivot lock shoe
Which part should I order to replace the broken pivot lock shoe? I included a picture of the unbroken one and the connecting piece as well.
Quick Learner
Chicago
Jun 5, 2023
Quick Learner from Chicago
Jun 5, 2023
Kensington hop window balance
Window goes up but slides down. Window balance metal broken and plastic cracked.window size w29 1/4 by 34 3/4 long it's a kensington hpp.
Quick Learner
Fort Lee, NJ
Sep 11, 2022
Quick Learner from Fort Lee, NJ
Sep 11, 2022
Is this spring broken? How to replace?
Hi I am located in Fort Lee New Jersey. on the right hand side of my vertical vinyl sliding up windows, I noticed this spring coil unit is broken do you have pot for this? Attach the photos showing the right hand side and the left-hand side of the window. the left inside is intact but the rig ... (cont.)
Handy Person
52245
Oct 30, 2021
Handy Person from 52245
Oct 30, 2021
Left side (when inside room) lead cam seat
Can I purchase two sets of these (right and left side) x 2 for my Traco double hung windows?
Home Owner
Asheville, NC
Oct 9, 2021
Home Owner from Asheville, NC
Oct 9, 2021
Window parts needed for broken shoes and pivot bars
We have a few windows that have become un-openable. Upon further examination, we see that the shoe has broken on one and the pivot bars have broken completely off on another. There's a third window with the pivot bar broken off into the shoe.
Home Owner
Charlotte, VT
Aug 11, 2021
Home Owner from Charlotte, VT
Aug 11, 2021
Coil Balance System ID
Counter balance and pivot pin Paradigm 8381 (8300 series) Double Hung Springs look to have # 6 and # 7 respectively as in pic attached: Please advise thank you
Home Owner
Maryland
Aug 13, 2020
Home Owner from Maryland
Aug 13, 2020
unknown name, numbers or makings of existing hardware
Hi there, I am trying to find replacement for my window coil balance. They are all broken and the windows do not stay open now. Very grateful if you could help me find the matching parts to replace them. From your website, it looks like the S140-13 could be a good match. Would it be possible that i ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
San Diego
Jul 19, 2020
Quick Learner from San Diego
Jul 19, 2020
Coil Balance Assistance
Seems like the spring coil is broken on our Catalina SH Window H-R20-4896. The window will not stay open. What is the cost of the replacement part?
Home Owner
Alabama
Jun 19, 2019
Home Owner from Alabama
Jun 19, 2019
Is there a more narrow version of the S140-13?
Are there any more narrow versions of the s140- 13? I am unable to cram the parts into the channel. Here is what I have the one on the other side is completely gone except for the boot and coils.
Professional
Baltimore
Mar 15, 2017
Professional from Baltimore
Mar 15, 2017
Dual coil Vinyl window Balance and shoe
The coil springs I am looking for, removed from damaged units, consist of 2) springs ganged together and attached to a #530 shoe ( as marked on existing shoe, still in track). There is a large slot in the top of the track which allows the old coils to be removed. The coils have a 5 marked on one and ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Houston, Texas
Dec 15, 2016
Home Owner from Houston, Texas
Dec 15, 2016
NT window
This part broke that is on the inside of the window alley where the window goes up and down. I think it allows the window to be tilted.
Home Owner
New Martinsville, WV
Sep 1, 2016
Home Owner from New Martinsville, WV
Sep 1, 2016
Window Balancers Failing Often
The springs on my coil balancers are breaking about every 6 months or less. The windows are from Hurd and no longer manufactured.The original shoe ears break off often. The spring bends and breaks where the 2 springs join. The spring mounts on the rotating shaft with a rubber gasket. The shaft turns ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Corcoran, MN
Jun 24, 2016
Quick Learner from Corcoran, MN
Jun 24, 2016
Series 140 balance system cam is too small for pivot bar
Hello, I bought the S140-13 Quick Tilt Balance thinking it would be a drop in replacement/upgrade for my broken coil balance. So far it seems the width and depth are about right (haven't fully tested the fit yet). Unfortunately when I tested the fit of the sash pivot, the S140 shoe is just a ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
California
Jul 16, 2012
Quick Learner from California
Jul 16, 2012
Pivot lock hardware
The pivot lock shoe that I need has no markings other than a patent # 6378169. It is completely white with a metal rotating piece. Riding in the window track are 2 wound metal springs. Hope you can help, thanks Joel