Sash Top Guide broken

Question

one of sash top guide is broken (pictures show good on the left and bad on the right with front view and side view)
Also show how top guide fitting into the window.

The sizes are:
Width = 5/8", Length = 1.5" (more in the picture)

This is for Milgard window (single hung, non tilt), W ~3.5", total Height ~70.5" weight ~22 ibs.

I ordered channel balance before for this window (S385-33 option 3240).

1. Need guidance on sash top guide.
2. Need guidance on window clip.
3. I think the channel balance I ordered with option 3240 is for weight > 23ibs. But my window is ~22 lbs. Can it still be used or I need to order different option?

Thank You.

Tom · Accepted Answer

Hello! I recognize this old Milgard top sash guide. They don't make this anymore to my knowledge, but we do have one tentative solution.

See our 18-009 to start out. I feel very confident that this will match your old top sash guide in all respects except for the fact that the top of our product has an overlap. You would have to trim that overlap down so that it will fit in your sash, but otherwise should be a good size. Look over our dimensions and let me know what you think, or if you had any doubts.

Detail of 18-009

Side view of 18-009

As for the take out clip, see our 16-002.

Lastly, concerning the balance stamp, 3240 is probably going to be a little too strong. You can still use it but you'll note that your window will be more difficult to close. In time this will cause excess strain on the springs and it will probably shorten their overall lifespan, not to mention that it will just be annoying for day to day use.