Milgard Channel Balance Replacement

Question

Need help on the correct series to replace my Milgard Channel Balance, the code stamped on the original part is 32 5 CW CMC 8

The channel shoe measures 1 3/32" in height, the metal rail is 33" long and 1/2" width.

User submitted photos of a window balance.

Tom · Accepted Answer

Hey, thanks for posting. I've narrowed this down to two possible channel balance Series: either our Series 380 or our Series 385 balances.

Now, as you can see, there is only one difference between these two Series, and that is their bottom shoe. The Series 380 uses the 15-005 while the Series 385 uses the 15-004. I can't quite tell what you have based on your pictures, though. Please carefully compare their dimensions to your own hardware and see which is a better match.

Comparison of 15-004 and 15-005