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Quick Learner
Sep 19, 2012
Quick Learner
Sep 19, 2012
How do you install Take-Out-Clips?
Can the "take out clips" be replaced easily. I have a window that has 2 that are missing. I am hoping they just snap right in to the frame from the inside. correct? I have the sliver ones that are in the video how would I get the correct part number?
Handy Person Florida
Sep 19, 2012
Handy Person from Florida
Sep 19, 2012
balance ref 29DS48L
I need two of these balances
Home Owner Tacoma Wa
Sep 19, 2012
Home Owner from Tacoma Wa
Sep 19, 2012
milgard aluminum window channel balance
the stamped number on one balance is 26 D and the other is a 20 C. Are the balance's available for these windows and what is the cost the metal clips that attach to the window to load the balance has broken on both models Thanks for any help Wes
Quick Learner Camillus, New York
Sep 19, 2012
Quick Learner from Camillus, New York
Sep 19, 2012
Do I have the 39-028?
I am ordering a replacement part and just want to be sure that I have the right part. I have a Truth crank (9 1/2") which has the number 40050 on the arm and the number 45251 on the underside of the gear assembly. Attached are pictures for you to look at. I beleive that the replacement part ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Sep 19, 2012
Quick Learner
Sep 19, 2012
Andersen sash balance without the tab?
I removed my anderson sash balance and it is a 727. The Swisco shows it can be replaced with a 24-737. My sash balance does not have a tab at the end, the picture of the Swisco replacement does. Can the replacement be ordered without the tab or will I install the new one with a tab? ... (cont.)
Handy Person Boise Idaho
Sep 19, 2012
Handy Person from Boise Idaho
Sep 19, 2012
20yr Old Broken Balance
My home has aluminum windows that I am told were built in bulk for a contractor with little attention to making them repairable. A pair of spiral springs have failed on one window in particular. One of the springs actually fell out one day as I slide the window up, the other has been unable to do th ... (cont.)
Quick Learner El Cajon, CA
Sep 19, 2012
Quick Learner from El Cajon, CA
Sep 19, 2012
balance replacement--what attachments?
Looking to replace (1) balance from WindowMaster single hung. Number stamped on balance is 2140 but didn't find a balance with an identical top/shoe match on products page. Please send parts # and cost (incl. shipping). Does balance come with top & shoe attached? Thank you, Frank ... (cont.)
Handy Person Glassboro, NJ
Sep 18, 2012
Handy Person from Glassboro, NJ
Sep 18, 2012
My double hung Malta window falls when unlocked
Looking for Jamliner for Malta windows. They are plastic. They are double hung and when I unlock the window the top window just falls with no support, Do you have the parts to fix?
Contractor NEWBURYPORT MA
Sep 18, 2012
Contractor from NEWBURYPORT MA
Sep 18, 2012
SILVERLINE SERIES 1000 BAL
I AM LOOKING FOR A BAL AND I THINK IT IS THE S 765-21 SERIES I BELIEVE THE WINDOW TO BE SILVER LINE SERIES 1000 DOUBLE HUNG TOP SASH TILT # STAMPED ON BAL 20-3-BW-CMC-1 DO YOU THINK THE BAL ABOVE (S765-21) IS CORRECT THANKS HELEN
Quick Learner Florida
Sep 18, 2012
Quick Learner from Florida
Sep 18, 2012
Looking for weephole covers
I'm looking for plastic weep hole cover, for a siminton window. these are aluminum framed windows. the windows are white.
Quick Learner Harrison, Nj
Sep 18, 2012
Quick Learner from Harrison, Nj
Sep 18, 2012
replacement pivot bar identification
Hello, I'm looking to replace a broken pivot bar. can you help me identify this part by model number? Thank you
Professional Deltona, Florida
Sep 18, 2012
Professional from Deltona, Florida
Sep 18, 2012
Need T-shaped screw nuts for my patio handle
The attached photos show the broken part of my latch & keeper. Actually I only need the t-shaped screw nuts...but if necessary I'll purchase the entire latch & keeper. The door has the following information on the inside track: Series 230 SGD, AANA/NWWDA 101/1.5. 2-97, SGD-R20- 73X81, A-L-I Valid ... (cont.)
Home Owner California
Sep 18, 2012
Home Owner from California
Sep 18, 2012
Casement window operator details
I have oldish metal casement windows (installed in the mid 1980's) and would like to replace the operators. Your Getty 39-045 9" Operator arms look like they may work but I need to know details about it. Specifically, is the back of the operator arm where the round disc on the end is attached flush ... (cont.)
Home Owner Virginia beach, VA
Sep 18, 2012
Home Owner from Virginia beach, VA
Sep 18, 2012
Replacement for TRUTH P/N 30410
Many posts on this site said that SWISCO P/N 81-141 is a direct replacement for the TRUTH P/N 30410. IT IS NOT!! The TRUTH roller P/N 30410 has mounting tangs on the unit's bottom - The SWISCO roller P/N 81-141 has mounting tangs on the unit's top. Although the SWISCO is an exact copy (dimensi ... (cont.)
Home Owner Wallingford, CT
Sep 18, 2012
Home Owner from Wallingford, CT
Sep 18, 2012
Need Andersen Permashield Narroline window balances
My house was built in 1978/1979 with Andersen Permashield Narroline windows, #2842 & #2032. The markings on the old balances are: (for 2842) D67 7#27 9-78 (for 2032) B46 4#19 10-78 What replacement balances do I need? Thanks.
Home Owner Northern Virginia
Sep 18, 2012
Home Owner from Northern Virginia
Sep 18, 2012
Faux glazing bar window clips
I am a member of the military who recently moved into a new home, which was built around 1985 and still has the original windows, which have a faux glazing bar to give it a "colonial" appearance. The faux glazing bars are currently attached to the window sash/frame via small plastic clips, which ha ... (cont.)
Handy Person Conroe Tx.
Sep 18, 2012
Handy Person from Conroe Tx.
Sep 18, 2012
Alenco...can of worms
I've been called in after 2 others "worked" on this window. Alenco non-tilt alum slider 45 1/2 W X 29 3/8 H thermal pane w mullion enclosed. The owner said the channel balancers were replaced (so I don't know if they are correct. They are 1/2 " marked 2690 @ 29) Both top sash guides are missing. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Monroe, WA
Sep 18, 2012
Quick Learner from Monroe, WA
Sep 18, 2012
series Series 390 Channel Balances
I have a 5 1984 Milgard single hung aluminum windows with short sashes - the counter balance appears to be the 390 series, but the tube length is only 9". sash weight is 4-5 lbs. I probably also need the top sash guides #18-008 Your help is appreciated
Home Owner Lorton, VA
Sep 17, 2012
Home Owner from Lorton, VA
Sep 17, 2012
What option to choose for a Series 800?
25" Series 800 Channel Balance Product Code: S800-25 The current balances to be replaced have no markings on them at all. -- The windows are 32" Width X 52" Height. Which one of the following options do I select in my order ? Option: 24C 24B 24A
Home Owner New Harmony, Indiana
Sep 17, 2012
Home Owner from New Harmony, Indiana
Sep 17, 2012
Flush Die cast clip
Your item # 70-114 can you get these in BLACK ? FLUSH MOUNT. I see the plastic ones in black but prefer the die cast metal. ALSO; do you have BLACK #8 3/4" screws? thanks!