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26-398 Round End Pivot Bar, 2-1/2"
26-398 Round End Pivot Bar, 2-1/2"
Quick Learner
San Jose
Oct 10, 2016
Quick Learner from San Jose
Oct 10, 2016
Broken Pivot Bars
Thank you for looking into this. I cannot find the window manufacturer. Both pivot bars snapped off on my window. I have included a photo of an installed pivot bar, the broken one in the sash, and one broken pivot bar which has been removed. Any help would be appreciated!
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
San Diego
Aug 22, 2016
Quick Learner from San Diego
Aug 22, 2016
Trying to identify sash balance parts
I have replacement windows in my home that were put in prior to my purchase. One of the single hung windows had the shoe piece of the balance crack and break on both sides.I have contacted local window repair shops to be told that the parts are no longer made. I am hoping you can look at the attache ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Lake Forest, CA
Aug 15, 2016
Home Owner from Lake Forest, CA
Aug 15, 2016
Sierra Window Concept Vinyl window part
Hi, My vinyl window was difficult to shut and when I got it shut the part on the side broke
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.)
Home Owner
Philadelphia
Jun 2, 2016
Home Owner from Philadelphia
Jun 2, 2016
In need of two replacement pivot bars
I have vinyl windows from 2006 but am unsure of the manufacturer. One window has two broken pivot bars that need replacement. An identical window has pivot bars shown in the picture. They're stamped 23148 and are about 2.5 inches long. There's water on the "head" of the pivot bar pictured, but the s ... (cont.)
Home Owner
CA
May 23, 2016
Home Owner from CA
May 23, 2016
Double-hung vinyl Sierra Windows Concept hardware
Hello, First of all, I love your website! I have a SWC double-hung vinyl window. Looking for the following parts: The window is H-52", W-35" 1- The metal pin that is attached to the bottom of the window and slides into each side of the plastic holder that is attached to the balancer. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Moline Illinois
Apr 19, 2016
Quick Learner from Moline Illinois
Apr 19, 2016
S140-11 11lbnseries 140 quick tilt dual
could you show me correct pin that will fit this new hardware,
Contractor
Missouri
Jan 22, 2016
Contractor from Missouri
Jan 22, 2016
can you help with this?
I ordered these several years ago and now cant find them. Do you have something that will replace these
Handy Person
Berkeley, CA
Dec 3, 2015
Handy Person from Berkeley, CA
Dec 3, 2015
Coil spring keeps breaking
Window brand: Qualitex (I've read it's a re-branded Amerimax window). Location: bathroom. Double-glass panels, tilt-out, only the bottom sash slides up and down. Bottom sash weighs 14.4 pounds and measures 27.5" x 17". Overall the window measures 29.75" x 34" Stamping on spring: "DL" ... (cont.)
Home Owner
California
Oct 30, 2015
Home Owner from California
Oct 30, 2015
'Certainteed" Windows - 2 broken "Certainteed" windows needing repair parts
We have two "Certainteed" windows that go up and down to open and have broken parts that need replacing. We have attached two pictures to show the broken parts. We would like the entire assembly replaced.
Contractor
Pennsauken
Aug 13, 2015
Contractor from Pennsauken
Aug 13, 2015
Valleybrook Condos
parts are out of window at Valleybrook in Blackwood (La Coasta). Coils are #7, two per shoe, and slide into shoe.
Home Owner
Tiffin, IA
May 29, 2015
Home Owner from Tiffin, IA
May 29, 2015
Channel Balances for Vinyl Windows
I have a vinyl window (unknown manufacturer) and the channel balances have failed. I need a replacement part. Can anyone recommend a replacement part? Thanks,
Home Owner
USA
May 15, 2015
Home Owner from USA
May 15, 2015
Broken Pivot bars--need replacement
Attached pic shows my broken bar beside two samples. Sample 26-398 at bottom of pic hole placement would work but it flares at end end. The 26-360 is flat but the hole placement us wrong. Anything else that might match better? Thanks
Home Owner
Trenton, Ohio
Oct 30, 2014
Home Owner from Trenton, Ohio
Oct 30, 2014
Window replacement parts
I cannot find a brand on these windows anywhere. This house was built in 2000
Home Owner
Maryland
Sep 22, 2014
Home Owner from Maryland
Sep 22, 2014
Pivot bar with rounded top
Round top. Total length is 2.5 inches. The distance from the top to the center of the first hole is 1.25 inches, and that to the center of the second hole is 2 inches.
Home Owner
New Jersey
Jul 8, 2014
Home Owner from New Jersey
Jul 8, 2014
What Pivot Bar do I need?
The Pivot Bar on the lower sash of my double hung vinyl windows bent/ broke on both sides. I have no idea who the manufacturer of the window is. I took photos of the markings in the window, as well as the slides and hardware, and the pivot bar that is still partly intact. It is 2.5 inches long. I pl ... (cont.)
Contractor
Cary
Jun 10, 2014
Contractor from Cary
Jun 10, 2014
Coil balance replacement
I am fixing a customers window. It has triple coil balances. I already ordered the carrier setup, and I can't figure out how to get all three coils attached to the bracket. After research I came across the same question answered on your site. I have given up on using the original setup, and I am goi ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Orange, Texas
Jun 9, 2014
Quick Learner from Orange, Texas
Jun 9, 2014
Coil Balance combo/parts for Krestmark Windows
the coil balance springs for windows broke. The coil has a 5 number. Each balance has two 5 coils. So I assume that the sash has a weight of 10#. Both LH and RH needs to be replaced. The shoes seem to be okay. The pivot for the shoe is a tee shape with 4 holes, 2 1/2" long. The shoe has a patent ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Whittier CA
Jun 9, 2014
Home Owner from Whittier CA
Jun 9, 2014
Pivot Bar Broken
I am unable to find a replacement pivot bar for my Polybau double hung windows. Polybau went out of business and I have 3 broken windows. I am attaching photos. If there is not an exact match available, can I substitute another type just to get it to work? Are there any other options you can reco ... (cont.)