
Window balance needed

Home Owner from Oakley ca
Jul 9, 2014 9:49 pm
Need assistance identifying the right replacement part for the attached balance. Need a pair of new ones.

11 Replies

Tom from SWISCO
Jul 10, 2014 11:47 am


Thanks for posting! We can help you replace this balance, I just need one more piece of information. I see the pulley system for this balance is missing, but I need to see the metal clip at the end of the cord. If you have an undamaged balance, perhaps the one opposite of the balance pictured, please take a few pictures of that clip and we can work from there.

Home Owner from Oakley ca
Jul 10, 2014 1:03 pm
Here are additional pics


Tom from SWISCO
Jul 11, 2014 9:41 am


I'm afraid this is not what I need to see. The clip I'm talking about is metal and located at the end of the pulley string. This is just the pulley itself. Please let me know when you find the clip. It should be shiny metal, and it may look almost like a hook.

Home Owner from Oakley
Jul 11, 2014 12:02 pm
Without this pic. How many balances have we narrowed it down to?

Tom from SWISCO
Jul 11, 2014 12:46 pm


There are a few different kinds, and all of them are special. We do not carry them on our site as they have to be custom made. That's why it is essential that we get all the information necessary to ensure that you get what you need. I don't want to just guess, because that clip is a very important part of how the balance is installed. We need to see it so we can find the appropriate match.
As a quick aside, I believe the stamp on your balance is 14 3, but it's hard to make out in the picture above. Can you confirm that?
As a quick aside, I believe the stamp on your balance is 14 3, but it's hard to make out in the picture above. Can you confirm that?

Home Owner from Oakley
Jul 11, 2014 1:02 pm
That's correct # is 14-3. I will have to get u pics later today. The window is in a rental

Home Owner from Oakley
Jul 11, 2014 5:55 pm
Here are more pics

Tom from SWISCO
Jul 14, 2014 8:47 am


I have received your pictures. Unfortunately, you still do not show what I asked for. Until I can see the metal clip at the end of the pulley cord, I cannot help you replace this balance. Take a look at the images below to see what I need. The metal clip can be seen in the right picture. Like I said before, there are a lot different varieties of this clip. The one shown below is just one of many. It is important that we see what you have.


Quick Learner from Oakley
Aug 7, 2014 3:11 pm
These are the best pics I am able to get . Can you make an educated guess based on these additional pics?


Casey from SWISCO
Aug 8, 2014 10:58 am


The top sash guides look like SWISCO product code 18-171, compare to your originals. As for the balances, I will email you a custom balance ordering link shortly!
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