Milgard Window Channel Balance

Handy Person from California
I have a Milgard window that needs new channel balances. The length is about 26 inches I'd say. It's exactly 26 and 3/4 not including the plastic brackets, so I'm not sure if it's a 26 or 27. The stamp says 26 9 BSI PM.
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks for reaching out to us! The balances you are searching for are an Extended-Travel Channel Balance and will need to be custom assemblies. That said, I've forwarded a link with a quote for (2) of the requested balances. You'll be able to use this link to review the quote and place the order from your online cart.

The replacements will have a length of 26-5/8" for the metal channel.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

Handy Person from California
May I ask why they need to be custom ordered? Is it because of the length or the plastic tabs on the end? Simply asking because I don't want to order the wrong one and then be set back that amount of money because it wasn't compatible with my window.
Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

They are custom for a number of different factors. As you pointed out, the length of them is one of those factors; a standard balance would be made in a whole number increment. The other details that make this a custom assembly are the wheel built in to the shoe and the clip attached to it. Overall, it as a completely different assembly from any other balance we have.

The reason we ask to see the photos is so that we can provide you with a configuration that will be an exact replacement for the one you have. I can assure you the replacement balance will be compatible with your window. 

We recommend these balances quite often and our senior experts have even installed a few in their own windows.

I hope this helps!

Handy Person from California
Great thank you for your help. I will order the suggested item.
Thanks again.
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