Channel Balance replacement part

Home Owner from USA

Aug 8, 2016 7:50 am

My 1997 vinyl window is from Weathervane window company in Kirkland Wa, (out of business). I assume it is best to replace both sides when doing the repair?

Thank you

User submitted photos of a window balance.

6 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Aug 10, 2016 11:09 am

Hello! Yes, you want to replace both balances at the same time. See our S385-14 to start out and see how well out information matches up to your balance.

Quick Learner

Aug 11, 2016 8:51 pm

Looks good. I will give it try and order two. Thanks for providing this great service

Tom from SWISCO

Aug 12, 2016 1:09 pm

My pleasure! Thank you for the order. Let me know if you'd like anything else.

Quick Learner from seattle

Sep 18, 2016 3:39 pm

How do I know what option to select for the S385-14. the only stamp I have is in the picture above, 13 3 AQ. The movable window is 32" x 18" Vinyl with insulated glass

Casey from SWISCO

Sep 20, 2016 4:24 pm

Hi, You most likely need the S385-14 with 1330 stamp option. To check, weight the window sash.
A 1330 stamp will carry a window sash weight range of 9 though and including 11 pounds.

This information is based on 2 balances per sash. Balances are designed assuming friction in the jamb weather-strip will carry a portion of the sash weight. Suggested sash weights are approximate.