Milgard Window Balances

A home owner from Chandler, AZ says:
March 12, 2012
This is for a Milgard window. The length is 33" and the channel width is 1/2". The window weighs 24 pounds. I think I need the 33" Series 385, but I am unsure which option to choose. I also need replacement top sash guides, but was unable to locate a matching one in your online catalog. I will send a picture in a different message because of the picture limit.
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A customer submitted photo of a top sash guide.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
March 13, 2012
Thanks for posting! With your sash weighing 24 lbs., please take a look at our S385-33 channel balance with a 3240 stamp option. Do you think this would work? For the top sash guide, please take a look at our 18-166 and compare its dimensions to your hardware.
A quick learner from Oregon says:
September 10, 2014
Hello, I also need to replace some channel balances on a single hung Milgard window. They look identical to the ones posted in the top picture above.
They are 27" long (not including the plastic ends.
The sash weighs a whopping 33 pounds. The stamps on the original channel are "26 5 KW CMC 11". Can you tell me which channels to order?
Thanks,
Nina
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 11, 2014
If your nylon attachments are the same as above, then our S385-27 would be ideal for you. I also recommend the 2665, which can support your weight.
A quick learner from washington says:
May 2, 2020
Hello, I also need to replace channel balancer on a single hung Milgrad Window.
they looks idential to the ones posted in the top picture above.
they are 27" long(not including the plastic ends).
the sash weight 24 -26 pounds. the stamp on the original channel are "26 4 CQ CALDWELL".
Can you tell me which channels to order?
Thanks,

Richard
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
May 4, 2020

Hi, Richard. If your hardware is identical to the images shown above, then I recommend reviewing the products we recommended for that customer. If yours differ in any way, let me know how.
33" Series 385 Channel Balance
33" Series 385 Channel Balance
S385-33
$11.52
5/8" Top Sash Guide, Kinco
5/8" Top Sash Guide, Kinco
18-166
$1.33
27" Series 385 Channel Balance
27" Series 385 Channel Balance
S385-27
$10.55
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