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  • homer
    New Member
    • Apr 2003
    • 3
    #1

    Window repair help...

    Hi,

    I have an aluminum vertical slide window (double hung?) which is falling apart and would like to know if it could be fixed or has to be replaced.

    The two metal rails (with spring and pulleys) which fit into either side of the track came loose and am not sure if it could be put back together or can I get a replacement for it. BTW, what is it called?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    - matt
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    • papa7451
      New Member
      • Oct 2003
      • 2
      #2
      The part you are describing is called a balance they are marked on the side with a # that represents the size and weight. You should be able to find them locally at any retailer that does replacement glass or try a search engine to purchase online. If you need help with the removal I can help. They are fairly simple.

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        • McMorty
          New Member
          • Oct 2003
          • 1
          #3
          I could sure use an explanation of how to remove and replace the balance.

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            • Jimmer
              Apprentice
              • Oct 2003
              • 274
              #4
              Matt,

              I found the following information link which might help you... http://www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_...ge_id=35694621

              Good luck, Jim

              'Just a handyman trying to help'
              'Just a handyman trying to help'

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                • director59
                  New Member
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 1
                  #5
                  The link that Jimmer listed seems to be for the old wooden style windows. Does anyone know a link for the aluminum type. I have the same problems with the balance

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                    • PianoTom
                      New Member
                      • Mar 2004
                      • 1
                      #6
                      I have purchased balances for several aluminum windows. They will have to be modified somewhat where they attach to the underside of the window. No problem with that. My problem is getting the balances into the slots at the sides of the windows and attaching them to the windows without them "unwinding." Any tips? Thank you.
                      quote:Originally posted by papa7451

                      The part you are describing is called a balance they are marked on the side with a # that represents the size and weight. You should be able to find them locally at any retailer that does replacement glass or try a search engine to purchase online. If you need help with the removal I can help. They are fairly simple.

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                        • needhelptorepair
                          New Member
                          • Mar 2006
                          • 1
                          #7
                          How do I remove balances

                          Originally posted by papa7451
                          The part you are describing is called a balance they are marked on the side with a # that represents the size and weight. You should be able to find them locally at any retailer that does replacement glass or try a search engine to purchase online. If you need help with the removal I can help. They are fairly simple.
                          How do I remove the balances?

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