Window Balance Replacement

The balances inside a double-hung window carry the weight of the sash so you can lift it with one hand. They can be springs, cords and weights or coiled tape systems. When a balance fails, the window feels heavy, slams shut or will not stay open without a stick. That is a common reason homeowners prop windows with books. In Nashville, many houses have windows whose balances failed years ago, and a fix is simple and affordable.

We identify the balance type by looking at the track and the sash. We measure the sash weight, the balance length and the shoe or pin. We remove the sash, install matching balances and test the lift. In older windows with sash cords and weights, we can replace cords or install a modern balance kit. If the window frame is damaged or the sash is warped, we explain whether a balance repair will hold or whether you need a bigger repair.

Balance types

Spring, block-and-tackle and coil balances are used in different windows, and each must match the sash weight.

Measure and match

A balance that is too strong or too weak makes the window rise or fall on its own, so we match the weight and length.

Old cords and weights

Older windows with cords and weights can be restored with new cords or converted to modern balances.

Check the sash

A warped sash or a swollen frame can mimic a balance problem, so we check those too.

What is included

• Balance type identification
• Sash weight measurement
• Matched new balances
• Sash removal and refitting
• Smooth lift test
• Cleanup