Phillips Window Channel Balances

Home Owner from USA

Sep 25, 2014 8:18 am

We need a part for our Philips window. I am not familiar with the terms stirrup or bobbin being applied to window parts so I need some help.
The number 30B is on the side of the metal piece that the cord runs through in the first photo. The metal piece is 30" long and 1/2" by 1/2". There are also the letters BSI a short distance from the 30B.
The second photo shows the broken part.
The third photo shows the spring.
Please let us know what part we need to order

User submitted photos of a window balance.

8 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Sep 26, 2014 10:50 am

Can I see a few pictures of the balance removed from the window? Seeing just the spring doesn't help so much, I'm afraid. We will need to see the bottom of the balance channel, as well as whatever shoe it attaches to. Thanks!

Home Owner from Micco, FL

Sep 26, 2014 11:09 am

Hi Tom,
Where is the bottom of the balance channel and the shoe located on the window?

Tom from SWISCO

Sep 26, 2014 11:48 am

I'm a not sure I understand your question. I need to see the bottom of the balance you want to replace. We will need you to remove the balance from the window and take pictures of it separately. It may also be attached to a shoe, so if it is we need to see that removed, as well.

Home Owner from Micco, FL

Sep 29, 2014 9:56 am

Hi Tom,

Here are pictures of the bottom end of the track. Hope this helps you.

Jim

User submitted a photo of a window balance.

Tom from SWISCO

Sep 29, 2014 12:52 pm

Perfect! This looks like our Series 795 balance. However, your shoe is more narrow than the shoe that comes with it. I also recommend our 15-194 pivot shoe. This is only 1" wide. You can just pop off the shoe that comes with the Series 795 and pop on the smaller 15-194! We have a blog article here that goes into more detail about how to replace and adapt these particular balances. Let me know what you think.

Handy Person from Havelock nc

Jun 3, 2023 9:51 am

I have a Phillips window that is broken on the bottom left side. The vinyl is cracked and the latch bar/pin is missing. Can the window be repaired or repaced and where can I order the parts? 34`` x 29-1/2`` Thanks,
Matt

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Tom from SWISCO

Jun 6, 2023 11:25 am

Hello, Matt. Based on the damage I see here, you will need an all new sash. The bad news is that this isn't something we can help with. I recommend contacting a window dealer in your area to see if they sell the type you need.