Vinyl Window Spiral Balance Repair

Remove the sash from the window frame and hook the tensioning tool to the bottom of the spring rod.

Vinyl window spiral balance repair.

Your windows use spring balances to help you raise and lower the window sash and keep the sash in a raised position. Pry off any pieces that cover the balance. Prime line spiral balance pivot lock shoe 5 8 in tilt window model h 3785 7 57 7 57. Color of bushing is to identify weight capacity of balance.

Your windows are equipped with balances either spirals or side load channels. When your window fails to remain open once it s raised it usually means one or both. How to repair a window spring balance. On some models you will need to remove the entire sash and disconnect the balance from the sash itself.

If the window has a spiral balance that is not holding the window tilt out the sash to gain access to the slide where the bottom of the balance attaches. 9 16 also know as 5 8 in the trade spiral window balances white red blue or black bushing. Vinyldoc vinyl quick repair kit small model qrksm 110 12 55 12 55. Prime line window channel balance shoe set model h 3756 5 82 5 82.

How to replace window balances. To adjust the tension in the spring you ll need a spiral balance tensioning tool.