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Home Owner from Pittsboro

Feb 8, 2021 11:20 am

Need your help replacing about 50 clips for Milgard windows, I have a photo I can send, the clip goes at the top of the line attached to a spring, they're tilt out windows, probably about 20 yrs old part is attached by a cord to a spring fitting on either sidenof the window. I'm sorry I'm not well.versed in the correct vocabulary for names of the parts, but your help would be greatly appreciated, I'd much rather spend a few dollars in parts than thousands replacing all the windows in the house. Thank you, Susan

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Bob from SWISCO

Feb 10, 2021 2:12 pm

Thanks for posting. This looks like part of an old rod balance that isn't made anymore. However, I'm confident it can be replaced with one of our tilt-window channel balances here. To know which, please remove the entire rod and show me whatever foot, hook or attachment is at the bottom. That will determine which replacement you can use.

Home Owner from Pittsboro

Feb 10, 2021 8:07 pm

Hi Bob, I'm going to need help getting the window apart, I'll be back in touch as soon as possible, Thanks,Susan

Home Owner from Pittsboro

Feb 15, 2021 7:18 pm

Ok, Bob, I just confirmed with my handyman that the piece need doe not attach to the rod,cord runs through it and then the fitting is slotted into an opening at the top of the window frame. I've taken a photo of each end of the piece to illustrate.
Thanks Susan

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Bob from SWISCO

Feb 16, 2021 8:24 am

Hey Susan. Sorry, I should have been clearer. All the parts associated with these rod balances are no longer made. So your only option is to replace the entire balance. We can certainly help you with this, and it shouldn't be too much of a task, but I will need to see that shoe or attachment at the bottom of the balance to proceed. Apologies for the confusion. Once I see that shoe or attachment, I should be able to identify what you need. Thanks.

Home Owner from Pittsboro

Feb 16, 2021 5:25 pm

Bob, see below, if you have a replacement please send a schematic so we know how the parts go together.
I already suggested your company to a neighbor who needs Pella window parts!
Thanks,Susan

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Bob from SWISCO

Feb 17, 2021 8:41 am

Hi Susan. Perfect, that's exactly what I wanted to see. This is an old type of balance called a crossbow balance. As we surmised, it's no longer made--but the good news it can be replaced by our Series 795 Channel Balance. The video below explains this process. Let me know if you have any further questions.