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One of the main reasons our customers call us requesting window replacement service is because one or more double-hang windows in their homes don’t open easily or stay open. The most common cause of these problems is a broken window balance also called window spring or spring balance.
This important component is discretely hidden between the window frame, and window jamb, if you have a broken spring in your home window sash, it can make opening and closing windows an extremely difficult thing to do, and this is where we can help you replace it.
If your window frame is in good condition, replacing the spring balance is the best and most affordable option to go for. We would also highly recommend replacing both balances on each end of the window so that they will be in great working condition.
If you are experiencing any issues with window springs, we are here to help you decide to either repair or replace your window balance system. With as many types and sizes of window balancer available on the market today, repairing or replacing a window balance spring or a channel balance can be a very intimidating and stressful process for many.
Our window repairers are experts when it comes to window spring balances replacement and installations. Replacing your window balance or window springs (and as some folks call it window tensioners as well as balance rods for windows) will save you thousands of dollars and will help avoid replacing your windows.
We understand that finding and replacing window balances can be overwhelming. There are many window spring balance replacement parts, styles, sizes, weights, and attachments that make up a functional window balance resulting in an endless number of window balance combinations.
Advanced Window & Glass Repair can make your window repair process way easier. Our technicians will come out to your home and help you identify the window balance needed and start the repair or replacement process. Call us for assistance with your window balance spring replacement needs @ (571) 351-3692
We offer new-customer discounts for all home and commercial glass repair and replacement projects over $5000.
If you have single windows in any of your homes, you might have never noticed a somewhat hidden window component called the window balance. Because it is hidden, if it functions correctly, you won’t think about it too much. However, if your window balance is a problem, your window might have to be replaced to get your home to open and shut properly. This section will provide insights into window balances, including window balance repair, window balance replacement, window balance spring, window spring replacement, and all you need to know about window springs and window springs replacement.
Curious about window balances? Wonder what they do and how they work? Window balances play an important role in keeping your windows open and closed smoothly. They’re responsible for counterbalancing the weight of the window so it doesn’t slam shut or fly up when you least expect it. If you’re having trouble with one of your double hung windows, it might be time to replace the balance.
What is a window balance? A window balance, also known as a sash weight, is a metal or plastic object used in the window assembly to counterbalance the weight of the sash. When properly installed and adjusted, a window balance will keep your windows open at any desired height. There are multiple types of window balance systems and to name a few:
The wonderful world of windows is often scary, especially when you’re navigating through the different component lists and technical terminology. We’re aiming at making windows understandable. Generally speaking, window balance can be a very tricky aspect. If a house has single and double-hung windows, there is no window balance. Since window balances are hidden from view they often disappear without notice.
Also known as tape balances or constant force balances. Found mostly on double hang windows, to keep the sash from dropping or moving by itself. A broken pivot lock shoe is a very common issue with the coil balance.
We repair not just the window glass in your home, but also specialty glass like patio doors, sliding doors, and so on.
They are pre-costumed to fit both tilt and non-tilt windows. and it is designed to work on heavy weight large window sashes.
All windows use some type of balance system including spring balance to assist with opening and closing the window sash and keep the sash in an open position. When you start having some difficulty raising the bottom sash, or it no longer stays up without the help of an object, one or both of your spring balances also known as spiral balance could have a broken spring or other parts.
In order to handle the window repair correctly, a window spring balance replacement has to take place. We carry all types of window balances as well as sizes including the 70’s and 80’s series. Repairing a window spring balance is not an easy process.
We carry both types:
Is your window channel balance damaged? If your window sash is closing or dropping on its own and the window tensioner is loose, then you most likely have to repair or even replace the window balancer. We have all types of channel balances available to repair your window as well as balance replacement parts.
Call Advanced Window & Glass Repair for assistance with your window balance spring replacement needs @ (571) 351-3692
To replace window springs, follow these steps:
Note: It is recommended to consult the manufacturer’s instructions or seek professional assistance for specific window types, as the process may vary.
To replace a constant force window balance:
Note: If unsure, seek professional assistance.
Window balances can remain in working condition longer, often 10 to 15 years old. They are however eventually prone to fail, requiring repair or replacement. This may be sudden or gradual. You would be surprised by how much harder the windows were opening than they did before. Maybe they were opening too quickly. The most common signs are that either the window sash won’t stay up or won’t open at all. These symptoms of an inefficient window balance can be noticed over a period of time, but in a different situation, it might happen suddenly one day.
Window balances are a type of window hardware that helps to keep your windows open. They work by using a spring or counterbalance to offset the weight of the window, which makes it easy to open and close. Window balances are available in a variety of styles, so you can find the perfect one for your home. Window balances work by using a coil spring and a weight to offset the weight of the window. This allows the window to open and close smoothly, without any unnecessary force.
If you have a failing window balance, and you are looking to replace it, you need to take into consideration several things including how big your windows are, the sash weight and balance constant force just to name a few. If you’re looking for a replacement balance spring for the single-hung window you should expect at least $ 150-$200 in labor or parts, but this could vary according to a couple of factors we listed earlier. Other balance types can cost way more including labor.
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Found them on google, they had good reviews. They came in and gave me a reasonable quote to install and replace 23 fogged windows around my house. Fast, prompt, and efficient service. I will continue to recommend them.
I had a window that had been broken that needed fixing. I called and spoke to Erica for a quote. She responded quickly and they had a technician available the same day. He did an amazing job fixing my window balancers.
Advanced Windows did amazing work- Andrew, our Glass Expert was terrific and provided great advice on us fixing our window. It looked fantastic, the install was seamless and done right. They are one of the best with quick response and great value. We recommend them 100%+++ if you are looking for it to be done right.
Kevin was amazing and professional. Everything turned out better than I thought it could! From the recommendations of what to get, to glass installation for our sliding glass door, it was a smooth experience!! Thank you!!
Great service and good prices . I’m a private contractor and this is the fourth time we did business with this company . This time around they came to replace a broken in a double pane window for one of our clients that we were remodeling a house for . 5 star all the way !!!
In late October I did one last weed whacking around the back of my house and unbeknownst to me a stone fired off and shattered the glass the sliding door of my basement. It was a giant mess, however the guys at advanced glass came out and did an amazingly quick inspection within 24 hours and they measured precisely what glass would need to be replaced. It took three weeks, which is not surprising considering the volume of repairs that are ongoing around the area, but Today it was done. Three professional helpful and nice guys came by said hi to my dog and had that door swapped out in about an hour. It looks fantastic it is clearer than it ever was before and I am very pleased with the final result. This is a great company.
Great staff, great service, great products
Was very happy with the window repair they did. Very courteous did what they said they would do showed up got the work done and gave us a warranty. I would recommend them to my friends to and family.
Highly recommend this company! Very professional and a decent price! They replaced a broken double pane for me, and it looks identical to the rest of the glass windows in the home. Very happy with the service!
Great customer service and great glass installation services! They are very responsive and priced right!
Highly professional I called them they gave me a competitive quote and came out the next day to start the work. They were fast and very precise in removing and replacing the glass in two of my home windows without damaging anything. I will use their services in the future.
Honest pricing, we called 2 other glass service shops and they gave us a price over the phone/email and when they arrived the price previously given jumped by another 35% all of sudden so we decided to give advanced glass a call and they …
We have had them come out twice to repair windows that were busted out. They vacuumed and repaired it and it looked like new. They were reasonably priced and friendly.
It was what we expected, they came in and did a good job. No complaints.
Great service! They’ve replaced a broken patio door glass and a fogged window in my house. Friendly and reasonable.
Fast service, best value and quality
Great glass company to work with. Super friendly and accommodating. Next day on time prompt service and pricing was very fair. Would definitely use them again for any home glass.
Best glass shop in Northern Virginia.
Outstanding Service. From the initial phone call to their follow-up, to the completion of the glass repair/ replacement job. While other companies I called couldn’t get to us for 7 to 10 days, they were able to complete the job within 48 hours after I called. Kevin and everyone on the advanced glass team did a great job!
We got several quotes and they were all in the ball park. I went with advanced because they were the quickest to respond. On the day of installation, they called ahead to let me know they were about 40 minutes away and they showed up on time.
We are so happy and satisfied with the job performance. Ben was professional, respectful and responsible. He helped us from the beginning to the end. The repair was done sooner than expected. We highly recommend him. We couldn’t be happier with the end result.
7Nancy and Ryan are amazing. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. You will not find a better deal or better glass repair service anywhere.
Advanced Window are fantastic!!! Kevin the technician is great. Excellent craftsmanship, responsive, punctual, and very easy to communicate with. They installed front door sidelights. Spectacular job!
Great customer service, staff had a wonderful attitude they were able to answer all my questions and take care of what I needed done without any problems highly recommend this glass company. They also finished my custom glass windows well ahead of the time they promised, and it turned out perfectly
Technician Jason exceeded my expectations, if you have a glass project to do, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them!!!!!!!!
The experience with advanced glass was great from the beginning to the end. They were timely, pleasant, and fair pricing. Window repair work was done quickly and professionally.
We are very happy with the service. Thank you so much.
Repaired the glass on our sliding door. Kept us up to date on the status. Always professional!
Advanced Glass installed all new tampered glass windows for my home in Stafford! They were professional and timely. The product and installation were both top notch! Highly recommended!
Best glass service in town, the technicians were extremely helpful, and the glass installation process was vey smooth. Prices were slightly higher, but the service and products are top notch.
Top quality service and experience. The technicians are pros. Everything from the first call to the finished product was easy and flawless. I highly recommend them.
Kevin the technician was great. We did call a couple of other glass repair companies in Woodbridge/Dumfries area and they were either way overpriced or the wait time for the installation was at least 6 weeks. When I called Advanced, I knew right away that this the company that I will be doing business with. They were very professional over the phone and they took the time to answer all my questions regarding a foggy glass replacement for my patio door. Thank you so much for the great service provided. We will be recommending you to all our friends and family.
They did a great job, and I was very satisfied with both the work and the quality of the window springs and how quickly they were able to complete the window repair.
The overall experience with this company was a five star. They answered my phone calls, set up a quick appointment, called 30 minutes before arrival, kept the work area clean and repaired my French glass doors in no time. They knew what they were doing and at a good price.
I had a really good experience. The glass technician that visited my house was nice, courteous, quick and the window looks great.
Highly recommended. Steve is very professional. Installed the glass sliding doors right on time. High quality glass and looks amazing.
They arrived on time and our sliding glass door looks great and they had a competitive price.
Good customer service and very helpful people!
We have used this glass shop more than once and they always give us very reasonable prices. Professional and reliable. Even gave a discount for veterans to replace foggy glass in 4 of our home windows!
We have had them come out twice to repair window glass that were foggy. They vacuumed and replaced the foggy glass with a new double pane, and it looked like new. They were reasonably priced and friendly.
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