Window Balance Repair Figure A: Anatomy of a Window Balance. Our window uses a “block-and-tackle” balance. ... Carefully ...

Q–Our house has double-hung windows that go up and down, and there are tubular spring balances to keep the sash in position when raised.Several of these balances no longer work, so we have to ...

Each sash can move independently to allow for ventilation. Sash windows work by using a system of cords and counterweights hidden within the frame. These weights balance the sashes, making them easy ...

Q. The windows in our house are old and don't work well. We have to use blocks of wood to hold the lower part up when we want the windows open. A neighbor said this was dangerous, but we don't ...

Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows. I was raising the lower sash to let in fresh air when I heard a loud noise, like a metal spring breaking, and the ...

Q–I have a couple of very old double-hung wood windows with damaged sash cords, making opening and closing them very difficult. How do I replace them? A–Unless you live near water, I would ...

Q: I have three windows with glass that's either cracked or fogged. These windows, original to my early 1980s house, are double-hung and framed in wood, with vinyl on the frame and a string-type ...

Most conventional sash windows, ... Future Directions: During the summer months, figuring out just the right balance between windows open and shades drawn is key to keeping your home cool.

Several weeks ago, we answered a question from a man who wanted to know if he could retrofit double-paned window sashes in the window openings of his older home. Our response was, certainly. We ...