A T-Tip Window Balancer is a window balance component designed to help support the weight of a compatible window sash during opening and closing.
A window balancer helps counterbalance the weight of the sash, making the window easier to open and close and helping hold the sash in position.
Replacement may be needed when a window becomes difficult to open or close, does not stay in position, or the existing balance is damaged or worn.
In many cases, window balance replacement can be completed as a DIY project. U-Build-It notes that homeowners with relatively little hardware experience can often replace window balances and provides tutorial videos for assistance.
The replacement should match the existing window's balance type and sash configuration. Check the original balance and window hardware carefully before ordering.
U-Build-It's window balance information references components such as oil-tempered carbon steel torsion springs, zinc-plated spiral components, metal fixing plugs, ABS polymer casings, and corrosion-resistant stainless-steel sash foot plates.
Yes. U-Build-It has a broader Window Balances & Accessories section that includes Window Balancers, T-Tip Window Balancers, Sash Cams, and related window hardware.