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S385-18 18" Series 385 Channel Balance

I have a 20 year old Milgard window and the cord has broken, so I wish to replace the entire unit, unfortunately it is difficult to determine exactly which model it is. Attached are photos which should help provide the answer. Metal to metal the unit is 18" long. Any help would be appreciated. Thank ... (cont.)

Please check my measurements - I see width in photo showing between 6 and 7 inches - looks like 5/8". Also, I see height a 5/8" in photo between 10 and 11 inches. Not sure - could be 9/16ths, so I need your help. The metal to metal length is 18" and the channel clips at the end have "wings". The ... (cont.)

Hello my name is Jorge Blanco (954) 661-6214. I have eleven ES brand Double Hung Impact Windows (heavy). They never worked correctly and the all the balances have started to fail. Some have the DS markings stamped on the balance and others don't ? I have been told that some of these balances may not ... (cont.)

I need to 4 window channel balance, and l need to replace it. One is stamped 17 9 ds Caldwell, would you help me which series in your list match with my channel balances.

Hello I need help identifying a replacement for my Milgard Single Hung Non Tilt Channel Balance. 18" channel lock. No stamp but labeled with "17 9 EX CMC 7" - 18" channel lock - Channel width is 1/2 inch - channel balance shoe is 1 and 1/16 inch, or 1 and 3/32 . it's hard to tell due to wear o ... (cont.)

My first experience with window balances, they will not hold the window panel fully open, I'm assuming the balances need to be replaced??? Not sure if the number I am seeing is FD or FO but that 2nd character looks the same as the D in Caldwell. The metal portion measures 18" long. The label on the ... (cont.)

I need a replacement for a Caldwell Channel Balance with the following information 18" Long Stamp - Caldwell 17-4 1/2" wide 9/16" deep I believe I need the S 385 with option 1740 but I wanted to be certain before ordering. Thank you in advance.

Im needing 4 sets of these springs for my windows. There are 8 windows in my sun porch and only 4 can be opened til I get these teplaced.

I need one set each of I believe are #385 series. I need two 18" and 2 24" please see the photo's to confirm? thank you Mark

The balance is missing on left side. See photos for identification. What parts do I need to order?Thanks,JM

Needing a pair of channel balances 18" long not counting plastic guides. Removed window and it weighed 9 lbs. removed window measures 21" wide x 19 3/4" tall

Need a window non tilt block and tacle channel balance. The metal part is 18 inches long, nine sixtenth inches deep and nine 16 inches wide. The window was made by Milgard, half round top with a non-tilt window at the bottom.

Markings on Chanel balance 1700 W non-tilt window 1/2 wide 18 inches long. Would S350 option 1710 work?

For bay window. The only identifier on the window balance says 17 3 BO Caldwell. It is 18 in long. 5/8" deep. What is the replacement series number?

Need 18? replacements balances and the S380-18 has the top and shoe that matches my current ones. My windows weighs 23 lbs.tho. Will the 1750 option (17-20 lbs. work? My windows have CWS on the locks and the balances have 27 5 BSI stamped on them. (looks like a small pm just before the BSI) Thanks ... (cont.)

Reading stamp on old channel. Reads as: 17 2 CU CMC 4 Which option does this fit?

I have two Milgard Sash window that need new channels replaced, both are the same size.

My single hung window needs the balance springs replaced. The metal portion measures 18". The stamp says 17-4 KX CMC 11. I do not know the weight of the sash and I do not know how to remove them from the window panes. I was hoping the 17-4 would be equivalent to the 18" Series 385 Channel Balanc ... (cont.)

Hello there, I need some help determining the correct window channel balances I need. Pictures are attached of the sash and sides. There are no balances in the window and no other windows for me to look at. The top window does not move so I just measured the bottom glass height. It is 16.5"h. T ... (cont.)

We purchased 12 pcs 18" SERIES 385 CHANNEL BALANCE 1710, need about 26 pieces top sash guides, it is 1/2" wide,but we can use 5/8" sash guide too. the top is 7/8"x 7/8", 1 3/16 tall, one screw only,3/16" to the top. Would like to know which top sash guide we should purchase, thank you. Eugene ... (cont.)