Vinyl Window Spiral Balance Repair

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.

Vinyl window spiral balance repair.

How to replace window balances. How to repair a window spring balance. When your window fails to remain open once it s raised it usually means one or both. Pry off any pieces that cover the balance.

Remove the sash from the window frame and hook the tensioning tool to the bottom of the spring rod. Prime line spiral balance pivot lock shoe 5 8 in tilt window model h 3785 7 57 7 57. Vinyldoc vinyl quick repair kit small model qrksm 110 12 55 12 55. 9 16 also know as 5 8 in the trade spiral window balances white red blue or black bushing.

When you have difficulty raising the. Your windows are equipped with balances either spirals or side load channels. Your windows use spring balances to help you raise and lower the window sash and keep the sash in a raised position. On some models you will need to remove the entire sash and disconnect the balance from the sash itself.

For window systems with a spiral balance getting your window operating smoothly may just require an adjustment to the tension in the spring. To adjust the tension in the spring you ll need a spiral balance tensioning tool.