Window balancer

Home Owner from Sun City West, Arizona
I am look for a new window balancer. The cord broke on the existing one. The length if the curreent balancer is 21 nches, Not icluding the end caps
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
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Hello,

Your balance resembles the S395-21 at first glance. We'll also need to see a photo of the stamp code on your metal channel to confirm and determine the strength options needed. Thank you! 

Close up view of the S395 balance top.
Close up view of the S395 balance top.

Close up view of the S395 balance shoe.
Close up view of the S395 balance shoe.

Home Owner from Sun City West, Arizona
The balance assembly does not have a stamp code.  The sash weighs 14.8 pounds.  The window tilts into the room for removal.  I did not find a video that shows how or when to hook the cord into the frame.
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Based on your sash weight, you'd need 2030 strength options to support between 12-15 lbs. With that being said, I'd recommend checking to see if the balance on the opposite side of the window is undamaged. If so, I'd like to see the connecting point between the spring and pulley inside the metal channel to confirm if our stock balances could work for your repair or if they might need to be special ordered. 

Home Owner from Sun City West, Arizona
Attache is a picture of the cable end
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks for getting back to us but what we would need to see is where the spring and pulley connect inside of the metal channel of an undamaged balance. You'll need to remove the balance to see if the internal mechanism is intact.

Home Owner from Sun City West, Arizona
My question is : When the sash down I can access the hook and cord, but the cord is inder a lot of tension.  When I move the sash all the way up it covers the hook.  The windows are manufacturd by Atrium. I conacted Atrium at first and they recommended SWISCO for the part.
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Have you seen our channel balance replacement video below? It shows the best way to grasp the hook and remove it with needlenose pliers. 

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