Single Hung Window Balance Springs

Home Owner from San Diego, CA
The balance spring pictures are attached for your reference. On the side of the balance spring is stamped 26 5. Please let me know if you need other information or pictures.

Thanks,
Bud
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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Hello there!

Thank you for reaching out to us. We can help supply this balance but it will have to be a custom order due to its configuration. The pulley wheel is built into the bottom fitting itself and this balance features an extended cord travel as well as a metal channel length ending in 5/8" which is what makes it custom. For example, the metal channel should measure 26-5/8" long. Custom orders are nonrefundable so you may want to check to be safe.

I'll go and email you a purchase link and price quote for (2) balances that you can use to place an order on our website. 

Let me know if you have any questions! 

Home Owner from San Diego, CA
Thanks you for the information. I am surprised this would be a customer order given they are standard Milgard windows. Is it common to see custom balances for a standard Milgard window?

Also, there is what appears to be an identical single hung window in the next bedroom over that also needs new balances. Would these likely be the same custom balances needed for this other bedroom?

Thanks,
Bud
Home Owner from San Diego, CA
Please see the picture attached. I believe the metal channel is 26-5/8" long.

Thanks,
Bud
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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

We've had quite a few customers with Milgard windows who had the same "custom" extended travel channel balances. Not all Milgard windows have them, but some indeed do. This type of balance isn't something we stock on our website so we have to order them out, making it custom. 

If the window is identical in brand and size, they likely will have the same extended travel balances. However, you may want to check just to be safe since they can't be returned for a refund. 

Home Owner from San Diego, CA
Okay, thanks for all the information and help. I will order the 2 custom travel balances now.
Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
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No problem! I'm happy to help. Good luck with the repair; we'll be here if you need anything else! 

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