Replacement window balancer 29 5 DR Caldwell

Quick Learner from Los Angeles

Jun 22, 2017 9:23 pm

Looking for a replacement bar for a window balancer that is 30 inches long and stamped with "29 5 DR CALDWELL". It's the rope/wire pulley that is broken. is it possible to purchase just the replacement rope/wire?

Thank you so much! Awesome feature!

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8 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Jun 26, 2017 2:12 pm

We appreciate your feedback! Please see if our S385-30 channel balance with a 2950 option could be a good match for you.

Quick Learner from Los Angeles

Jun 26, 2017 4:31 pm

Thanks Mike! Do you know if I can purchase and replace just the wire/rope that's snapped? Or do I need to replace the whole balance?

Tom from SWISCO

Jun 30, 2017 10:03 am

I am afraid not. It is not possible to replace the pulley or cord. It's best advised to replace the whole balance.

Quick Learner from Los Angeles

Jul 13, 2017 10:36 pm

Thanks again Mike. the S385-30, 2950 option happens to be out of stock. Would the 2960 work?

THanks,
Tim

Tom from SWISCO

Jul 17, 2017 2:19 pm

I don't think so. You don't want to get an option that doesn't match your sash weight. The 2960 would be too strong. You can always weigh your sash on a scale to be 100% sure.

Quick Learner from Los angeles

Jul 24, 2017 5:27 pm

Hey guys, thanks again for all of the help! I ended up ordering two of the 2950 option. They fit fine but the window is a bit "heavy" to open. Would I be able to resolve that by using the 2960 or even higher?

Tom from SWISCO

Jul 25, 2017 9:32 am

It's possible, but I would recommend you weight your sash on a scale and refer to the chart on the S385-30 store page. That's the only way to know what will work beyond any doubt. It's not a good idea to estimate the weight, as it's entirely possible for a spring to be too strong. Instead of the window being difficult to open, it would be difficult to close, or even drift up on its own.