We have a great thread regarding using an alternative.
Vinyl window jamb spreader tool.
So i remember to look on amazon and sure enough exactly what i need for 15 or 20 bucks in 5 minutes to fix the springs with the correct tool saving me over 100.
Pine with pvc base 3 piece.
Includes two jamb spreaders.
We guarantee that our jamb spreader and curtain spreader tools will significantly ease the chore of tilting and cleaning your double hung windows.
The home depot ever jamb exterior door frame kit 4 9 16 in.
Replace components in a fraction of the time compared to other methods.
Tighten and loosen by hand only.
Fyi all my vinyl windows were installed in 1986 and like many other vinyl window owners pivot bars pivot shoes and the ocassional spiral balance needed repair replacement.
Like yourself i talso had reservations about spreading the jamb using the swisco jamb spreader but my concerns were unfounded.
This window also v.
This video is the 2nd in a 4 part series that shows how to use a swisco jamb spreader to replace constant force balances in vinyl windows.
I m looking to rent from home depot a pair of vinyl window jamb spreaders.
There is no warranty on this tool set.
The jamb spreader makes it easy to tilt your double hung windows for cleaning while the curtain spreader safely keeps curtains out of the way for unobstructed sash tilting and removal.
However if you wish you can contact your local store that has a tool rental to verify but it isn t a common item sold nor rented.
125 for the window guy to come out and retention the window springs for this more modern style.
This is an excellent tool for factory use or field repair.
Vinyl window jamb spreaders.
At the end of the day it boils down to aesthetics number of vinyl windows in need of repair factoring in time etc it made sense to purchase this set of 148 jamb spreaders.
It requires a different window tension tool then the one that i ve had for 20 years.
Considering it is a project not usually done.
I have over 20 vinyl windows installed in 1986 which have been carefully maintained for almost 30 years however yearly cleanings and normal wear and tear have taken their.
The jamb stretcher enables you to spread a vinyl jamb pocket in order to replace balances shoes or other components without the need to cut into the jamb or melting the vinyl with a hot air gun.
