N8N wrote:
No, best I can figure I have 200 series "narroline" windows from
looking at their web site.

thanks,

nate

Art wrote:
We had to replace a damaged sill on a vinyl clad Andersen window. We
ordered all the parts from Andersen and they were very helpful on the phone.
But taking it apart and putting it back together is not much fun and hard to
get right. We don't have tilt out windows. If you have those your mileage
may vary.



"Nate Nagel" wrote in message
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anyone have any experience fixing Andersen double hung windows with
nonfunctional counterbalance hardware? After perusing their web site and
finding out how to remove the plastic sash liners I think I see how this
is supposed to work, but just wondered if there were any gotchas. I'm
assuming I will find either broken springs or rotted cords, but the
windows themselves are still in good shape so I am not motivated to
replace them.

thanks,

nate

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Nate:

The narroline windows have screws that hold each of the window sash
liners (I seem to recall, actually, that it was the left side only).
Remove all the screws. Put some plastic lubricant (I use Armor All) on
the entire sash cover, so it can slide easily against the two window
frames. Slide both frames up, and gently pull the sash cover at the
bottom, away from the jamb. Pull it down, sliding it between the jamb
and the two frames. The plastic cover can fold/crease, be careful. I
found it useful to put a single layer of fabric on top of the sill to
protect it and so that I can slide the sash cover+the fabric against
the sill.

Remove the plastic cover for the top of the window, remove the strings
from the two frames (watch it, they can snap), replace the spring
assembly ( asingle screw), reinsert the strings with a pair of pliers
so they don't snap back. Replace top plastic cover.

Place the plastic "slides" (two pieces of plastic that are 0.5" by 0.5"
and are provided in the replacement spring box) in the two frames'
slots (they guide the sash cover) .

Put both frames up, and gently slide the sash covers back up, taking
great care to not crease/fold them (that's the most difficult part of
the job).

Re-install screws.

The first time you do it, it takes 15-20 minutes. After that, 5-10 at
the most.

Good luck.

Pierre