Double-hung windows are not a good choice where you need to reach across something, such as a sink or bath, in order to open the window. All information is provided "AS IS." Check the link below for a contact # and they can email you instructions, Here is a link that might be useful: Link to andersen windows.
Must have tension cord and work carefully. It is pretty straightforward, and the people at Anderson are pretty helpful. So we have no idea what kind / style of balance you are talking about, nor to we know the era (age and model) the window is from, so how could we possibly answer whether or not yours are repairable. I am ordering Marvin windows with the authentic looking gills 3 over 3 on top similar to the photo of the nice home above.
I put the cover back on and used the two countersunk holes on the bottom (on this one I had to drill out the top using the two existing holes as a guide) I reattached the unit to the window frame with two countersunk head screws. How to Balance Asymmetric Windows in a Room, Sash Window Hardware: Lifts, Pulls And Balances, Fiberglass windows- hard to open or close, Slow bathroom faucet with nozzle that can't be removed and cleaned, Question on replacement for old UEC Blower Motor. This insight on the pros and cons of window replacement or restoration can help, Reduce drafts to lower heating bills by swapping out old panes for new, in this DIY project for handy homeowners, Great home project: Replace your windows for enhanced style and function. (I wore work gloves during the rewinding operation so I could safely hold the spool with my thumb when needing to do subsequent rewinding on it. I've done it in the past and it's not much fun.
This Andersen replacement Sash/Counter Balancer is used on Narroline Double-hung windows manufactured from 1968 to 2012. Is it any wonder double-hung windows are classics? It slid right into place easily after I resorted to that method. I'm glad to find it's doable since we have many other windows that will need repair. I suspect this will help plenty of folks in the future. Please feel free to check us out and give us a call at 619.665.9446 and visit our website at www.fenstermann.com.
Once you have determined the callout size a dealer should be able to provide you with the correct balance box. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking Manage Preferences.
Then threaded the line out through the hole in the housing and through the plastic pellet and tied a big knot in it. Surprisingly a single working balance does still hold the window up. The cords are under tension and if you happen to let one go and it goes back into the mechanisim, your going to buy a new one because it's gone for good. the sash cord mechanisims are inset under that. An Andersen dealer. Once you find your product unit number on the chart use the search box in the upper right corner of the website to find that product in the online store.
It also helps to file the sharp end of the spline on the back of the track so it doesn't gouge into the stud. After that I did install 1 small rivet to secure the cover to the case because you have to pry the unit apart for this procedure. submitted to our "DoItYourself.com Community Forums". Dan, I'm going to at least try the rebuild approach! Actually, the cost is 30 plus shipping = 38. I wanted first of all as much of a clear view and natural light coming in as possible without having the extreme cost of getting retractable screens (additional moving parts for headaches down the road as well super cool though). Here are some neutral thoughts to get you through this process.
I was just on the phone with Anderson and ordered 4 of these balance boxes for $92 - cheaper than replacing a whole window, and I have 2 to repair. What glue should I use to attach it back in place? I was hoping to use stranded wire instead of string but that may not work any better. I replaced two complete balances but saved the old ones in hopes of repairing them. I assume you have wood windows, right? I know the model depends on window size. My windows have a jamb that is all one piece vinyl with nothing that could be removed to take out the sash (I hope I an explaining this correctly) Can anyone give me quick instructions on how to do this or know of where online there might be instrustions for this? I have two mid 70's Pella windows (double hung) in need of new sash cords. If I do want to open just the top window only for some reason the screen will slide up or can be placed on the top of the windows. (Do this before taking stuff apart, in case they have to order them from the factory.) Good Luck.
Then I replaced the cover so that the ground away posts were in the opening where they belonged and taped the cover on with USPS packaging tape. Not much pressure is required, if you have ground enough of the staking away. A Nearby family (widow and three kids) has four windows each with one or two broken springs. That's Plan B! Copyright How did you judge the right spring tension for the 'empty' wheel? But since we have moved I don't have a clue where it is.You pop one side of the vinyl off that is made to pop off and remove the top piece. Pulled out the spring and the string to get it out of the way, and using the 5 inch broken spring I held it over the gas stove using a pair of pliers to heat the snapped end and I used another pair of needle nose pliers to re-bend the snapped end to look like the good end just to see if that would work, and yes it did. Large double hung windows that are easy to operate? Still works fine with no issues. I'm just saying this because if you drop and break one of your sashes trying to figure this out, you'll be out another couple hundred bucks. suggestions. The string has to make a 90 degree bend over a curved metal piece and I can see a wire wearing there or cutting through the metal. Well done. The balance boxes are probably less than $15.00 each.
And if the string breaks you will probably break the vinyl head piece and then you will be replacing that as well! I measured the old cord, cut a replacement, re-wond the spring and held it in place by drilling a tiny hole through the plastic wheel and outer case(then held the wond spring and wheel in place by inserting a small screwdriver though the hole drilled in wheel and outer case), simply installed the string around the wheel, installed the plastic piece that goes into the window on the string and slowly released the tension from the wond wheel. Also since I'm a pro, it's not worth my time to take them out, and take them apart since even if it was possible it would cost the customer 2 or 3x as much as just swapping the parts out. Among the colors we stock are white, terratone, sandtone, and forest green. The prices vary from $40-$50 depending on the exact size.
How did you control for Slow release with all that tension in the wound up wheel? The half screens solved the problem for me! Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros, This depends on your budget. Deciding what to do with windows in disrepair isn't easy. It seems that finding the parts and ordering them is more trouble than it's worth.
Me, I'm retired and on pretty much of a careful budget, so If I can just fix it, I just bloody-well will.
I also put paste wax on everything that slides. You still may not be understanding that there are probably 20 different kinds of Andersen balances that they have made over the years. Made up of two sections of glass (sashes) in a single frame, the sashes slide up and down to allow air to flow in and out of a room. If you want prefinished white interior, please contact us here at Andersen Window Parts. Raise the lower sash, remove the screws in the liner and the liner will pop out. It took me a little while to figure out the spring has first to be locked on the outer catch and then be wound down into the hub, but with a little time, patience, and some choice words of encouragement, it got done I then hand wound the spring carrier by hand as much as I could and using a flat screwdriver, I made room by the carrier string slot to attach the string while holding the carrier from spinning under the springs tension. The left side (from the inside) vinyl jamb liner is actually 2 pieces. One note, is that the jamb liners have splines on the back. Measure the visible glass in either the upper or lower sash (assuming they are the same size). Thanks for the info I was able to find the proper replacement devices online. Tell them you need the balance boxes for a Narrowline double hung. It never really threatened to though.). Andersen has a glass size to window call out chart on there site under service/parts. Would be interested to know how hard/easy it is. Stained Quartzite after drilling/installing windows. Use the charts below to figure out the product you need by measurement. Careful on the string you use from what i remember it was pretty strong string. We have central air so we would only be opening our windows on a beautiful spring or fall day and would not need to open the windows from the top for air flow circulation(letting warm air out the top and outside air in through the bottom). All said- under $2 invested and about20 minutes of work for both sides. to this site, and use it for non-commercial use subject to our terms of use. You need to window size and the approximately age of the window. Post up some pictures of the before, during and after process. Many of todays double-hung windows feature the ability to tilt either one or both sashes in for easy cleaning. 1995-2022 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. When re-installing them, use a hammer and a small block of soft wood to tap them tight into the window casing. Anderson Glass Company stocks Andersen Double-Hung Window replacement parts. Yes, I know the ones you mean that is the most common kind.
We have Anderson double hungs which are fine. If you do have to replace the unit, save the old one somewhere you will remember, you never know when you might need that spring or maybe the cord. The right diameter is all mason cord with no load specs at all! They will be helpful to future customers. I use to have a procedure from andersen to get the vinyl loose. I couldnt' find real cord anywhere at retail. I was a little surprised to learn that these windows were made from 1962-70, so I really hope I have no trouble with the plastic liner.Anyway, thanks for the helpful information!
Must have tension cord and work carefully. It is pretty straightforward, and the people at Anderson are pretty helpful. So we have no idea what kind / style of balance you are talking about, nor to we know the era (age and model) the window is from, so how could we possibly answer whether or not yours are repairable. I am ordering Marvin windows with the authentic looking gills 3 over 3 on top similar to the photo of the nice home above.
I put the cover back on and used the two countersunk holes on the bottom (on this one I had to drill out the top using the two existing holes as a guide) I reattached the unit to the window frame with two countersunk head screws. How to Balance Asymmetric Windows in a Room, Sash Window Hardware: Lifts, Pulls And Balances, Fiberglass windows- hard to open or close, Slow bathroom faucet with nozzle that can't be removed and cleaned, Question on replacement for old UEC Blower Motor. This insight on the pros and cons of window replacement or restoration can help, Reduce drafts to lower heating bills by swapping out old panes for new, in this DIY project for handy homeowners, Great home project: Replace your windows for enhanced style and function. (I wore work gloves during the rewinding operation so I could safely hold the spool with my thumb when needing to do subsequent rewinding on it. I've done it in the past and it's not much fun.
This Andersen replacement Sash/Counter Balancer is used on Narroline Double-hung windows manufactured from 1968 to 2012. Is it any wonder double-hung windows are classics? It slid right into place easily after I resorted to that method. I'm glad to find it's doable since we have many other windows that will need repair. I suspect this will help plenty of folks in the future. Please feel free to check us out and give us a call at 619.665.9446 and visit our website at www.fenstermann.com.
Once you have determined the callout size a dealer should be able to provide you with the correct balance box. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking Manage Preferences. Then threaded the line out through the hole in the housing and through the plastic pellet and tied a big knot in it. Surprisingly a single working balance does still hold the window up. The cords are under tension and if you happen to let one go and it goes back into the mechanisim, your going to buy a new one because it's gone for good. the sash cord mechanisims are inset under that. An Andersen dealer. Once you find your product unit number on the chart use the search box in the upper right corner of the website to find that product in the online store.
It also helps to file the sharp end of the spline on the back of the track so it doesn't gouge into the stud. After that I did install 1 small rivet to secure the cover to the case because you have to pry the unit apart for this procedure. submitted to our "DoItYourself.com Community Forums". Dan, I'm going to at least try the rebuild approach! Actually, the cost is 30 plus shipping = 38. I wanted first of all as much of a clear view and natural light coming in as possible without having the extreme cost of getting retractable screens (additional moving parts for headaches down the road as well super cool though). Here are some neutral thoughts to get you through this process. I was just on the phone with Anderson and ordered 4 of these balance boxes for $92 - cheaper than replacing a whole window, and I have 2 to repair. What glue should I use to attach it back in place? I was hoping to use stranded wire instead of string but that may not work any better. I replaced two complete balances but saved the old ones in hopes of repairing them. I assume you have wood windows, right? I know the model depends on window size. My windows have a jamb that is all one piece vinyl with nothing that could be removed to take out the sash (I hope I an explaining this correctly) Can anyone give me quick instructions on how to do this or know of where online there might be instrustions for this? I have two mid 70's Pella windows (double hung) in need of new sash cords. If I do want to open just the top window only for some reason the screen will slide up or can be placed on the top of the windows. (Do this before taking stuff apart, in case they have to order them from the factory.) Good Luck.
Then I replaced the cover so that the ground away posts were in the opening where they belonged and taped the cover on with USPS packaging tape. Not much pressure is required, if you have ground enough of the staking away. A Nearby family (widow and three kids) has four windows each with one or two broken springs. That's Plan B! Copyright How did you judge the right spring tension for the 'empty' wheel? But since we have moved I don't have a clue where it is.You pop one side of the vinyl off that is made to pop off and remove the top piece. Pulled out the spring and the string to get it out of the way, and using the 5 inch broken spring I held it over the gas stove using a pair of pliers to heat the snapped end and I used another pair of needle nose pliers to re-bend the snapped end to look like the good end just to see if that would work, and yes it did. Large double hung windows that are easy to operate? Still works fine with no issues. I'm just saying this because if you drop and break one of your sashes trying to figure this out, you'll be out another couple hundred bucks. suggestions. The string has to make a 90 degree bend over a curved metal piece and I can see a wire wearing there or cutting through the metal. Well done. The balance boxes are probably less than $15.00 each.
And if the string breaks you will probably break the vinyl head piece and then you will be replacing that as well! I measured the old cord, cut a replacement, re-wond the spring and held it in place by drilling a tiny hole through the plastic wheel and outer case(then held the wond spring and wheel in place by inserting a small screwdriver though the hole drilled in wheel and outer case), simply installed the string around the wheel, installed the plastic piece that goes into the window on the string and slowly released the tension from the wond wheel. Also since I'm a pro, it's not worth my time to take them out, and take them apart since even if it was possible it would cost the customer 2 or 3x as much as just swapping the parts out. Among the colors we stock are white, terratone, sandtone, and forest green. The prices vary from $40-$50 depending on the exact size.
How did you control for Slow release with all that tension in the wound up wheel? The half screens solved the problem for me! Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros, This depends on your budget. Deciding what to do with windows in disrepair isn't easy. It seems that finding the parts and ordering them is more trouble than it's worth.
Me, I'm retired and on pretty much of a careful budget, so If I can just fix it, I just bloody-well will.
I also put paste wax on everything that slides. You still may not be understanding that there are probably 20 different kinds of Andersen balances that they have made over the years. Made up of two sections of glass (sashes) in a single frame, the sashes slide up and down to allow air to flow in and out of a room. If you want prefinished white interior, please contact us here at Andersen Window Parts. Raise the lower sash, remove the screws in the liner and the liner will pop out. It took me a little while to figure out the spring has first to be locked on the outer catch and then be wound down into the hub, but with a little time, patience, and some choice words of encouragement, it got done I then hand wound the spring carrier by hand as much as I could and using a flat screwdriver, I made room by the carrier string slot to attach the string while holding the carrier from spinning under the springs tension. The left side (from the inside) vinyl jamb liner is actually 2 pieces. One note, is that the jamb liners have splines on the back. Measure the visible glass in either the upper or lower sash (assuming they are the same size). Thanks for the info I was able to find the proper replacement devices online. Tell them you need the balance boxes for a Narrowline double hung. It never really threatened to though.). Andersen has a glass size to window call out chart on there site under service/parts. Would be interested to know how hard/easy it is. Stained Quartzite after drilling/installing windows. Use the charts below to figure out the product you need by measurement. Careful on the string you use from what i remember it was pretty strong string. We have central air so we would only be opening our windows on a beautiful spring or fall day and would not need to open the windows from the top for air flow circulation(letting warm air out the top and outside air in through the bottom). All said- under $2 invested and about20 minutes of work for both sides. to this site, and use it for non-commercial use subject to our terms of use. You need to window size and the approximately age of the window. Post up some pictures of the before, during and after process. Many of todays double-hung windows feature the ability to tilt either one or both sashes in for easy cleaning. 1995-2022 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. When re-installing them, use a hammer and a small block of soft wood to tap them tight into the window casing. Anderson Glass Company stocks Andersen Double-Hung Window replacement parts. Yes, I know the ones you mean that is the most common kind.
We have Anderson double hungs which are fine. If you do have to replace the unit, save the old one somewhere you will remember, you never know when you might need that spring or maybe the cord. The right diameter is all mason cord with no load specs at all! They will be helpful to future customers. I use to have a procedure from andersen to get the vinyl loose. I couldnt' find real cord anywhere at retail. I was a little surprised to learn that these windows were made from 1962-70, so I really hope I have no trouble with the plastic liner.Anyway, thanks for the helpful information!