C3245 Channel Balancer

Home Owner from Wisconsin

Jun 14, 2020 12:59 pm

looking to replace channel balance for 21 year old Timeline or Lincoln single hung windows. Please see the attached photos.

channels are 33" long and have a stamp number of r C3245.

looking for your part number and pricing to order.

Thank you.

Mark K.

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Tom from SWISCO

Jun 17, 2020 1:09 pm

Hello, Mark. This balance looks like a good match for our Series 770 channel balance. Look it over and let me know if you agree.

Home Owner from Wisconsin

Jun 17, 2020 6:03 pm

Hello Tom,

The 770 series looks like a match for fastening the cord to the window hardware. The Windows are 33" wide X 35" tall (see photo) and the old balance frame has a stamped C that I assume is the widow weight code. Would it be a better Idea to order the 770 series D to be safe?

Thanks much Tom.

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Tom from SWISCO

Jun 18, 2020 8:42 am

Hey, Mark. You don't necessarily want a stronger spring. If a spring is too strong, then your windows will be harder to close and could even drift up on their own.

If your old balance is stamped with C then I usually recommend sticking with that. If you have any doubts about that, though, then you can always weigh your sash on a scale to confirm. We have a chart on the S770-33 store page that tells you exactly how much weight each option supports. It's totally possible that the original installers put in the wrong strength (it happens alllllll the time) so it definitely wouldn't hurt to check.

Home Owner from Wisconsin

Jun 21, 2020 2:52 pm

Tom,
Thanks so much for the awesome service and I will order 2 sets of S770-33C's this week.

Tom from SWISCO

Jun 22, 2020 9:03 am

Thank you! You're kind to say so. Your business means a lot to us.

If you need anything else, you know where to find me.