Channel Balance replacement

Handy Person from Mill Creek WA
Mar 12, 2022 2:35 pm
Hi I need to replace the channel balance for 2 windows. Current balance shown in photos.
Width is 1/2"
Length is 27"

Window weight is 15.3 lb

I think the stamp says 28-2 GA2 CMC 19
But the 28 might be a 26

Is this the correct balance for the window weight?
Also the current window side-to-side motion seems a little sloppy.

Very nice website by the way. Whoever did this for you was worth the money.
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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
Mar 14, 2022 11:08 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

Hi there!

Thank you for your kind words! We really appreciate them.

It's tough to say what you have when your balance is still installed since many important details can be obscured by the channel track. We'd be happy to help but we'll need you to remove an undamaged balance so that we can determine the style of the top and bottom fittings. Can you also confirm the length of your metal channel?

I will do my best to assist from there.

Thank you!

Handy Person from Mill Creek WA
Mar 14, 2022 2:43 pm
27" is length of metal part
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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
Mar 14, 2022 3:05 pm
SWISCO
EXPERT

Awesome, thanks so much! This looks like a match for our S350-27 channel balance. Look this over and let me know if you agree. If your stamp reads 26-2, you'll need the 2620 spring strength option but you can always weigh your sash and refer to the chart under the product description on the S350-27 store page to confirm the correct option for your balance.

Handy Person from Mill Creek WA
Mar 16, 2022 12:12 am
Yes that looks right.
My sash weighs 15 lb so I think I want the 2630?
Emily
Emily from SWISCO
Mar 16, 2022 8:03 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

Yes, you're correct! I'm sorry for missing that detail. If your sash weighs 15.3 pounds, you'd want the 2630 spring strength option for sashes weighing 13 to 19 pounds. 

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