Top window sash guides : SWISCO.com

Handy Person from New York

Sep 24, 2024 10:24 pm

Many of the windows in my home are old and the top sash guides keep breaking. I am hoping to replace them all. I am having trouble finding an appropriate replacement. I am hoping you can look at the photos and provide a recommendation.

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Paul from SWISCO

Sep 30, 2024 10:25 am

Hi there!

Thank you for reaching out to us. We believe you may have an old Alsco window based on the top sash guide shown here. The 18-108 is the new style which we believe should fit your sash. We recommend you compare our specifications with yours just to be safe.

Alternate view of 18-108

Handy Person from New York

Oct 1, 2024 7:52 pm

Paul,

Thank you for your response! I pulled out my calipers and you were spot on. I've been going through my windows and there are a couple of other parts that need replacing. Could you verify based on the information provided that I am ordering the correct parts?

Channel Balance 17" (1610): I believe it is either S351-17 or S390-17

Pivot Shoe: I believe 15-215 is the right part

Pivot Bar: I believe 26-405 is the right part

Do you know what the parts in the one picture are?

Thanks,

Corey

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Handy Person from New York

Oct 1, 2024 7:53 pm

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Paul from SWISCO

Oct 2, 2024 9:59 am

Yes, based on the photos given here it indeed looks like you may have the S351-17 or S390-17 channel balance with the 1610 stamp option. You'll have to measure the bottom shoe as shown below to determine the best match.

I agree with the pivot shoe and pivot bar you picked out. As long as the specifications align with yours, you should be good to go.

I'm afraid I don't recognize the plastic parts. Would it be possible for me to see a photo of them installed?

Comparison of the S351 and S390 balance shoes.