Replacing balancer with no takeout clip

Quick Learner from Seattle
My sashes (older Milgard windows) do not have a takeout clip. How do I replace balancers? Thanks.
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
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You could buy new take out clips and install them where the old ones used to be. The question is, what modern take out clips can work? The 16-002 is a common option but it's not the only one. Look over our dimensions and see if they're consistent with the holes in your jamb.

If you just want a quick and temporary fix, you could drill a hole for a screw. Keep the screw sticking out a little and it will work in the same capacity as a take out clip. Once the balances are replaced you simply take the screw out.

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