Thnks for the info. Just the info I needed. You have a great voice and demeanor for video work. Nice job! Update 11/23/2021: I ordered two new channels per the number stamped into the metal frame from SWISCO. Cost about $35 dollars shipped to my door. I watched your video a couple more times and with a few tries, was able to install the new balances. I used your candle wax method and the window now slides up and down easily. Thanks again for your video! There is no way I would have figured it out on my own. I'm retired and 73 years old, so it feels good to get something meaningful done.
This saved me from getting into a major project. No window glass shops in the area were ready to repair this - everyone wanted me to get an expensive replacement. Your video helped me get it fixed!
Hey! Thanks for this. The window company wanted $1,200 to "adjust" some single hung windows that just need some fresh balance springs. You saved me $1,100. Much appreciated.
Thanks, shipmate! This was the perfect solution for me. Balance springs unclipped or broken on 3 windows but your clear instructions were a Godsend! Many thanks!
This is a great video, thank you for doing this. Really enjoy the humor and graphics. Virtually all my windows need the balance replaced. A window company wanted $10k to do them all, can't believe it's this simple and SO glad I watched this video and didn't hire them.
YOU SAVED ME ... I checked another video previously and he left out the part about the channel locks ... once I set the balances in the locks the window installed perfectly. THANKS.
Great video!!!! Very helpful!!!!!!!!!!! I really like not hearing music in the background during the whole presentation like so many people do. Thank you....
Wow ! This is the perfect video . Just what I needed to fix my bathroom window that has been kept up by different objects for the last few months . Thanks !!
Well done, clear concise, correct. There are details that help refresh the memory of a 50+ yrs. experienced Home R&R/GC and this vid fits the bill. Thanks!
Super helpful info for a quick repair this morning.. the single hungs had a different method on the ones the company i worked for built so this helped understand this method. A big thanks for the vid. Worth subscribing to the channel.
This was amazing! We just moved into a house with several of the windows broken just like this and I had no idea what to do. I was dreading having the windows replaced. But now I feel comfortable repairing them myself, thank you!
This was awesome! I was going to replace the old windows to the tune of $500 plus each for the odd size. Instead I’m going to replace the slides just as you say! Thank you👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you for the video. I kind of already knew what I needed to do but having the visual helped. Also the wax is a good idea. You’re right about WD-40. In the end it tracks more grime and it only temporarily makes the window easier to slide up and down.
Many thanks to you Mr Pirate Handyman, I got new windows and the springs came apart and after an hour or so, plenty of cursing and heavy drinking i finally quit got on the computer and found you. Took be about 3 minutes to fix it. thanks again
I had to repair one of the balances (replace the cord). It was a bit tricky as the small clips needed to be reused. Got it done and reinstalled and your video was instrumental to that. Thank you very much!
Thx. Your video just helped me reinstall the hook and spring mechanism. Mine fell out because my wife raised the window too high. Helpful criticism, I could not see the part of the hook that catches on the window frame in your video. This was easy to figure out from the rest of your instructions. Just for future reference
He man thanks for showing me how to pull this type of window out. What would you do if no matter what the window won't slide enough to either side to come out? With a screwdriver, I force the counterbalance down and can see it's what's keeping me from pulling the window out but I'm also causing some damage to the frame.
Gotta watch out for those scurvy dogs. They sense that you’re busy and want to remind you they’re still the boss - not the Captain! Just discovered your videos-enjoy the humor and the tips.
We've been in our first house for 7 years now, avoiding opening windows at all cost! Thank you for this explanation of how they work! Would you consider WD40 for the block&tackle?
Just a question I’ve been reading trying to see if someone’s already asked but where would you go to order the new part? Is there a trusted website you use or just go with something like Amazon???
Aye, matey, I would look for a manufacturer of window parts. If you don't know the manufacturer of your particular window, you can get the part number off the side of the part, do a search, and then look at customer reviews for that particular Website.
Thank you so much for this! I have been trying to find a video like his for two years now! Do you get the extraction clip from some place specific or did it come with the replacement counterbalance?
I ordered mine over the web from a window parts supplier. You can also find the most popular sizes at Home Depot, Lowes, as well as local window installers.
Any suggestions for a window that has jammed? I’m guessing the counterbalance is bent and wedged inside in such a way that renders the whole window unmovable, up or down.
Aye, matey, ye be in a pickle. if you can get a small space at the bottom, try putting a piece of wood in the space, and gently tap upwards. If that doesn't work, you may need to call a window contractor. Sorry!
If you do an Internet search for "window counter balance" or "window block and tackle counter balance" you should find more than a few places that sell. I had to order mine, as no one carried them in the local stores.
The man at the local hardware store didn't have the right size balance and said he has hard youcan go an inch longer on them and they work. Sounds fishy, any thoughts on that?
If you do an internet search for "window counter balance" you will get several results. Although some of the big box stores come up, I did not find any of these in stock at the local brick-and-mortar stores. Good luck, matey, and let us know how your repair comes out!
@@thepiratehandyman2225 At least 20+ years. It says GA on the lock. I think it is called a "spiral counter balance" but I still can't figure out how to access it. Thanks for your response.
Take a look at this video and let me know if this is similar to your window. If yous is different, let me know how it differs. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h4l-JHcQ-VU.html
