How to remove a peachtree aluminum clad/wood windows

Hopefully I can help! Before we start anything, I believe your Peachtree non tilt window balances will be our Series 745 channel balance. Since this is a cottage style window, we will need the numbers stamped on the balances for both the bottom and top sash.

Now, let's go over directions on how to replace these. The tools you will need are a #8 and #10 screw driver and needle nose self locking pliers.

First, remove any exterior loose grids over the glass and unlock the window lock. Next, remove each of the two screws on either side of the top of the lower sash. This will allow you to remove the wooden sash liners by gently lifting it up and out of the window frame. Caution: Remember to lift up before lifting out to prevent the liners from being damaged.

You will now see a vinyl guide bar on either side of the sash being held in with ten screws. Just remove one side. After you remove the ten screws, lift the guide up and off the sash. The sash might be heavy, so have someone help you lift the sash a few inches so you can both get you hands under.

Now push the sash towards the jamb where the other vinyl guide is and swing out the sash. It should clear the jamb. You will see the balance channel in the sash and the nylon plug at the end of the cord affixed in the jamb. Unscrew the balance plug in the jamb and with the needle nose self locking pliers, carefully pull out the plug and hold on to the cord as it springs back into the balance channel. Use caution as the balance spring might still be under tension.

Repeat other side of the sash to remove the plug.

Now you can remove the balances from the sash by removing the top and bottom screws. At this time you can also get to and remove the top sashes for balance removal.

After you install the balances in the sash, pull the plug a few inches and lock the cord with the needle nose self locking pliers so you can insert plug in the jamb. Reverse the procedure to install the sashes back in the jambs.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

I'm sorry to say that we don't have any contacts in the South Carolina area and cannot recommend a service company. I suggest contacting a local hardware store, like a mom and pop type of shop, to see if they have someone in the neighborhood they like to do business with.

Peachtree is no longer in business, so you may have a difficult time replacing the sash itself. Unfortunately our company doesn't sell sashes of any type, so this isn't a project we'll be able to help with. Depending on the damage, you may be able to just replace the glass pane. If that's the case, I suggest contacting a local glass shop for assistance.