Milguard Windows Balances

Handy Person from Los Angeles

Apr 16, 2013 1:20 pm

Hello,

I just moved in a new home which was built in 1087.
Many of Milguard windows need new balances.

I like to purchase 10 x 11C and 2 x 2040 windows balances.
As a matter of fact, most of defective window balances only need to replace the coil spring in side of the balance.
Is it possible to buy the spring only otherwise I like to purchase whole channel.

Prompt response is greatly appreciated.

John Y

User submitted a photo of a window balance.

10 Replies

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 17, 2013 1:17 pm

Thanks for posting! Looks like you might have our Series 390 channel balance. Does that look good to you? You should double check the top and bottom fittings so that they match. I'd also like you to confirm the length of your metal channels. It looks like one might be 12" long, which means it has to be custom made. Let me know.

Unfortunately, we can't replace springs. It can be very dangerous to hook a spring under pressure to balance rivets.

Handy Person from Los Angeles

Apr 17, 2013 2:03 pm

Metal part of Milguard "11C" is 11"
and
Metal part of Milguard "2040" is 21".

Is it possible to order from you?

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 17, 2013 3:25 pm

Yes, you can order these balances from us. For the longer one, I think you'd be interested in our S390-21. As for the shorter one, it will have to be custom made. I just need some extra information before I can begin.

Can you give me the weight of the window sash? Usually a stamp of 11C would go with a 12" long balance, but since yours is 11" long I'll need to know the weight of the sash so that I can choose the appropriate option. Let me know!

Handy Person from Los Angeles

Apr 17, 2013 5:06 pm

Hi Tom,

Thanks a lot for your help.

I will go with S390-21 for "2040".

Yes. You are absolutely right. It's 12" long for "11C".
Can I get your part# for "11C"?

John

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 18, 2013 8:48 am

Great! That makes things a lot easier then. I'm going to email you a purchase link and price quote for your review. You can use this to place an order on our website.

Quick Learner from 91321

Apr 25, 2013 8:31 pm

Hi Tom,

I received 2 of S390-21 and I installed.
Amazingly it's good quality, price and perfectly fit.
Of course, I need more of them.

By the way, I just found some windows with "11D".
this window has same height as "11C" but width is different.
"11C' is 13" but "11D" is 25", 12" wider.
Please advise your part number.

I also need your part number for Milguard "1730".

"2040" -> S390-21
"11C" -> 12" Custom Order
"11D" -> 12" I guess another custom order
"1730" -> 18" ????

Thanks for your help.

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 26, 2013 8:43 am

Great! I'm glad to hear everything worked out for you. For the 11D, I'll go ahead and email you a custom order link.

As for the 1730, is it also the Series 390 channel balance? If not, could I see some pictures of the nylon attachments on either side? That will help us determine what you need.

Quick Learner from Newhall

Apr 26, 2013 1:56 pm

"1730" is exactly same look as "2040" but different length.
If 21" "2040" is S390-21 then 18" "1730" should be S390-18 in your theory. Right?

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 26, 2013 2:28 pm

Yes, that's correct. If the shoes are the same, then you're looking at our S390-18. Just make sure everything matches! I always say, better safe than sorry.