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S385-33 33" Series 385 Channel Balance

S385-33 33" Series 385 Channel Balance
Quick Learner Torrance, CA
May 7, 2018
Quick Learner from Torrance, CA
May 7, 2018
Milgard Window 40 X 70 Single Hung Aluminum window balance
I'm looking for replacement balances for my Milgard window. Balance: Length is 33 in, Width 1/2 in and Shoe width is 1 in. The 2 balances have different numbers printed on them, which confuses me. Given this information can you provide the correct balances to order? Thank you, Steve ... (cont.)
Home Owner Dublin, CA
Apr 15, 2018
Home Owner from Dublin, CA
Apr 15, 2018
Quick Learner Palo Alto, California
Apr 13, 2018
Quick Learner from Palo Alto, California
Apr 13, 2018
Milgard window balancer part identifying
1) The metal part of the balancer is 33" long. 2) The width on the "U" bottom side is 1/2" wide. 3) The "wing span" at the bottom end of the balancer is 15/16". 4) The print says: "32 3 CL CALDWELL" on the back of the balancer.
Home Owner Corona, CA
Apr 11, 2018
Home Owner from Corona, CA
Apr 11, 2018
Can you help identify which replacement I need to order?
Unique 32-C-30 Measures 33" in length from metal end to metal end. Looks like it's ⅝" in width.
Home Owner Riverside, Ca
Mar 13, 2018
Home Owner from Riverside, Ca
Mar 13, 2018
Quick Learner manteca CA
Mar 13, 2018
Quick Learner from manteca CA
Mar 13, 2018
Option for 32-12?
I have a 33" sash that matches up to the 385 replacement. My stamping is "32-12 GB5 CMC (32HP39-41 )" What option should I use?
Home Owner San Jose CA
Jan 2, 2018
Home Owner from San Jose CA
Jan 2, 2018
Having trouble hooking my S385-33 to the frame
So I just received the S385-33 and am watching the videos to install. The problem I am facing is that the hook on my window appears to be too high up on the window and I can't hook the channel into it and push it down far enough to get the top to catch in the metal stopper. There is no "give" in the ... (cont.)
Contractor Pleasant Hill
Nov 14, 2017
Contractor from Pleasant Hill
Nov 14, 2017
Sash part
This part is attached at the top of each side of the sash and engages the sash balance. When installing the new sash balances from you I found some to be broken. The length is 1-1/2", and the width is 5/8". Do you carry this part? Thank you, Mike
Home Owner Colorado
Nov 13, 2017
Home Owner from Colorado
Nov 13, 2017
I need qty 10each of these channel balance
block & tackle type, 33inches long not including clips, marked '32 3 HP CALDWELL' pics attached of each end with broken clips. I would like to order 10each
Handy Person Chandler az
Nov 8, 2017
Handy Person from Chandler az
Nov 8, 2017
Window Balance 32 9 KV CMC 2
Window is a Milgard in a house built in 2003. Both are broken. The number on them is 32 9 kv cmc 2. We need two of them. 33
Home Owner San Jose CA
Nov 7, 2017
Home Owner from San Jose CA
Nov 7, 2017
Channel Balance Size
Hi, I'm trying to find replacement channel balance for my windows. I took out the channel balance (pictures attached). The stamps on the two are not clear so looking for some help on what kind of channel balance I need: One says: 32 9 40 28" LT DT CALDWELL The other says: 32 5 JQ CALDWELL ... (cont.)
Home Owner Carlsbad
Oct 27, 2017
Home Owner from Carlsbad
Oct 27, 2017
channel balance
Which 33" channel balance should I order? For non tilt double hung window. The metal portion is exactly 33". It is 1/2" wide with depth of 5/8" Thanks, John
Quick Learner Livermore, CA
Oct 20, 2017
Quick Learner from Livermore, CA
Oct 20, 2017
Replacement Balance - 32 9 LV CMC 7
I've attached images of the existing balance. The balance measures 33" x 1/2". Sash is about 30 lbs. Could you please advise if you carry something that could place this balance. Thanks in advance.
Home Owner Saratoga
Oct 13, 2017
Home Owner from Saratoga
Oct 13, 2017
window balance replacement for CALDWELL 32 6
Metal part is 33" long and the channel is 5/8" deep and 1/2" wide on non open side of the U. Marked with 32 6 LO CALDWELL. Window sash weighs 36 lb. Is it a S385-33 with the option 3265 the correct one? Just want to make sure.
Home Owner San Jose, California
Sep 14, 2017
Home Owner from San Jose, California
Sep 14, 2017
Help with channel balance
Hi! We have a large number of non tilt Milgard windows with broken or nearly broken channel balances. We aren
Quick Learner CA
Sep 8, 2017
Quick Learner from CA
Sep 8, 2017
Window balance identification help
Metal part is 33" long and the channel is 5/8" deep and 1/2" wide on non open side of the U. Marked with 32 4 HQ CALDWELL. Is it a S385-33 with the option 3240? Just want to make sure. Thanks!
Quick Learner Healdsburg, CA
Aug 31, 2017
Quick Learner from Healdsburg, CA
Aug 31, 2017
32 4 HN Caldwell
Hello, Please help identify the part to reorder. 34" from plastic tip to plastic tip. Thanks, John
Home Owner Santa Ana, CA
Aug 29, 2017
Home Owner from Santa Ana, CA
Aug 29, 2017
replacement channel balancers 2005
I need to order replacement channel balancers for windows in a home built in 2005. The length is 32", and the width is 1/2". Stamped on the side is 32 5 LV CMC 2 I am sending photos of the top and bottom. Thanks, Edlynn
Home Owner Alamo, CA
Aug 23, 2017
Home Owner from Alamo, CA
Aug 23, 2017
Replacement part number?
33" long, 1/2" (9/16?) wide, square, clips attached both ends.
Quick Learner Seattle
Aug 18, 2017
Quick Learner from Seattle
Aug 18, 2017
Window balance 32 4 GP Caldwell
Need to replace one balance--- might like to order 4 ---one string broke---planning ahead for the others. Markings: 32 4 GP Caldwell Balance is 33 inches long Window is 32 lbs. (the bottom window panel is 45.5 in wide and 35.5 in high--big floor to ceiling window)