I have a house full of Caradco windows. The windows are still in great shape but many of them need the balances and balance shoes replaced. Also so have several that have glass seals broken and foggy. Your help would be appreciated.Pictures enclosed.
Thanks
Tim
Hi, Tim. SWISCO can't fix glass, but a local glass shop should be able to replace the foggy glass unit.
As for the balances, you'd need to remove one from the window to show us the ends in order to identify it. You could also use our channel balance guide to try to discern for yourself.
I can't tell if the window tilts in, but here are two video guides for the two different types of balances:
Oh, I see, my apologies. Yes, these are a less-common type of balance where the balance is held into the jamb liner. Remove the jamb liner to slide the balance out!
Hi, Tim. I had to track that video down for you. Here you go!
Anytime! Don't hesitate to reach out with any additional questions.
Ben
The video was great and a big help. I do have the 751 balances in my windows. the balances are marked on top with a number like 20 but balance length is 21".i am enclosing picture. Looks like I need 36 balances marked 20, four marked 16 and 16 marked 28. do you sell the jambliner also? has there been any improvements to these balances? you have been a great help and I do appreciate it.
Tim
Hey, Tim! Having the length be 1" longer than the marking is normal. For example, if you look at the stamps for our S751-21, they are "20HD," "20R," and "20TG." These stamps indicate the calibration of the spring and are not a direct representation of any physical measurement. If you cannot determine what stamp you need, you'll have to weigh your sash on a scale and refer to the chart on each balance's page.
We do not sell jamb liners, unfortunately, You'd have to contact the original window supplier to replace those. As for improvements, they haven't really made any changes to how these are designed in a long time. In my experience they typically last 5-10 years, depending on how often the window is used and assuming they have the proper stamp option.
