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S385-28 28" Series 385 Channel Balance

The only marking on it says "27 4 FX Caldwell. It is 28" long and 1/2" wide. Thanks for your help. James

Hello, my windows use a 2740 S385-28. They are extremely difficult to close down--I have to hang on them! I am going to switch to the same PN but 2730 (sash weighs 19lbs exactly). However, several of my window sashes seems to move at the top (side to side) enough that when I install the sash and ... (cont.)

We recently ordered and received replacement balances for our windows (2740s) and when ordering, we followed the prior part number which had 27-4 Caldwell stamped on the part. After we had received our order, and were replacing the balances, we identified another piece that had 27-3 Caldwell stamp ... (cont.)

Hello, my windows have the 2740 28" S350 window balance installed. Several windows have become too stiff to close down! I weighed the sash and found it to be 19lbs, which qualifies for either the 2730 or 2740. So I ordered the 2730 and 2740 to try them out. The best seems to be in between. So the qu ... (cont.)

My balance spring is about 28 inches long and the only markings on the balance spring is 2730 AMP GP

please let me know the replacement part. Do I need to weigh the window to know the spring option?

only marking on balancer: 27 4 17 CMC 4 Not sure if it is a S380 S385 S390 ???

I recently ordered 2 S385-28 (option 2730) for a window. Order #771348. The window opens easily, but doesn't stay all the way open. It slides back down 2-3 inches. The original channel balances had the following number on 27 4 BSI 06​

good day... I am needing some parts for gapco windows. This house was built in 1987, so I assume that is the year the windows were made, or thereabouts. I have studied your different parts for different series of Gapco windows and I am quite sure that the windows are series 385.

The rail is 5/8" tall and 1/2" wide. The rail is 28" long. The rail has 2730K stamped on it. Thanks for your help!

Hello, I'm in need of new channel balances and the window tab accessories for the following - photos attached. Markings show (2720X), if available I'll need 4 sets, 8 total with matching plastic window accessories. Measurement of the existing channel balances "just the metal not including plastic t ... (cont.)

We have the old balances they are stamped with 27 5, not sure what weight we should be ordering can you help us. Thanks Darcy Airport way service glass

I need replacement window channel balance for a Pacific Window vinyl window. I'm sending photos with dimensions. Thank you. Tom

Part # 2730k 28" Do you have replacements?

Hello, I am looking to order new window balances and want to make sure I select the right one. The numbers/letters I see on my old one are 2740, EH, B.S.I. Thanks, Tony

Jeld Wen has been no assistance in replacement of the part. Part Information stamped: 27Ds 32 Measurement 1/2 inch width, length 28inch Additional Information on the pictures

I believe I have found in your inventory, a replacement for the channel balance for my Alenco 3710 series window (series 385, 28",with the 15-004 shoe and 19-005 top), however the existing channel is stamped 2790, and the options listed go to 2770. Not sure if the sash weighs more than 39 lb, and i ... (cont.)

I am not sure if you received my post, I am looking at several lengths of the S-350 series units to replace older balances. Pleas let me know if these look correct and I will order some of the 24" and 28" to replace several window sets in my home. I will also update our HOA on the availability of ... (cont.)

i am missing both balances. the window make is alenco. window measures 22 1/2 by 57 5/8 (interior measurement). The visible glass measurement of sash is 26 5/8. It weights about 14 lbs. Another balance of a similar make window in the home is #2730. Not sure if that means anything as they are a diff ... (cont.)

Do you sell the plastic pulley part in the 2750 balancer which the spring attaches to? When my balancers break, it is usually the tab on the end of this plastic part that the spring rips away.Unfortunately, this part is not strong enough which has caused many of my balancers to fail. Do they make a ... (cont.)