TL;DR
A double-hung balance is the concealed counterweight mechanism, spiral tube, coiled spring block-and-tackle, or constant-force stainless coil, that offsets a sash's weight so it glides up and stays put at any height. One per sash side rides in the jamb channels, replacing the cast-iron weights and pulleys of older windows.
What it means
A double-hung balance is the concealed counterweight mechanism, spiral tube, coiled spring block-and-tackle, or constant-force stainless coil, that offsets a sash's weight so it glides up and stays put at any height. One per sash side rides in the jamb channels, replacing the cast-iron weights and pulleys of older windows. When one breaks, the sash slams shut, sits crooked, or needs a stick to prop it open, and replacement means freeing the sash and swapping the cartridge, an inexpensive repair if the part is identified correctly by stamp number and sash weight.
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