Channel Balancer Replacement for a Milgard Window

Handy Person from Sylmar, CA

It seems like this balancer doesn't want to move. The tension is so tight that it's impossible to push it down into position in the window frame. Do you know what might be the issue?

The stamp reads 20 9 AX CMC 1

Thank you for your help and happy Thanksgiving,

Yvette

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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
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Thanks for your photos. Based on what I see here, you have either our S380-21or S385-21, depending on the depth of the bottom shoe. That's the only difference between them. I recommend measuring your shoe and referring to our dimensions to confirm the best match.

Regardless of which of these two options you pick, you will need to weigh your sash on a scale to confirm the best stamp.

Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.
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