need pella channel balance

Home Owner from Honolulu, Hawaii
The channel balance broke through the top of the Pella window frame. Window does not stay up. Broken pieces came out of window (image 2850). I tried to remove the sash but both take out clips broke. I was able to remove the broken channel balance from the window (there is a cord still attached inside the frame). The other channel balance (still good?) is still attached to the sash, I am unable to remove this channel balance and unable to take the sash out of the frame.

Number on the channel balance for Pella window is 2630. It is 1/2 inch wide and metal part measures 26 5/8 inches.

I need a new 2630 channel balance. I also need 2 take-out clips (image 2849). If I put in 2 new take-out clips, will I then be able to completely take the sash out?
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
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Hello,

We can certainly supply these balances for you but it will need to be a custom order. To confirm what you need, we'll need to see a photo of the clip attached to the end of the balances pulley cord.

Also, he 16-002 take out clips will help you to remove the sashes. For the top sash guide, I suggest you use the 18-009 top sash guide and trimmed the three thin plastic edges at the top of the guide where it protruded past the main body of the guide. This is a fairly easy process and works perfectly for Milgard non-tilt windows.

Home Owner from Honolulu, Hawaii
I was able to remove the sash (using takeout clips I got from another window). I am attaching additional pictures.

The original Pella top sash guide appears to be longer than your 18-009 top sash guides. Will it still work? If so, would it be better to put 2 new top sash guides on the window to make both sides even?

I also need 2 new channel balance assemblies, both seem to be broken.
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Home Owner from Honolulu, Hawaii
The original top sash guide looks like 18-008H.
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hello,

Thank you for the additional photos. I agree that the 18-008H would be the correct replacement for your top sash guide. I also just sent over a separate email with an order link and price quote for two balances. Just keep in mind that the metal clip on our balances will be a bit shorter than your originals but will work the same way as your originals. Thanks for posting!

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