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S395-18 18" Series 395 Channel Balance
S395-18 18" Series 395 Channel Balance
Quick Learner
Venice, FL
Mar 2, 2026
Quick Learner from Venice, FL
Mar 2, 2026
Channel Balancer for PGT
Which is the correct replacement? Appears to behttps://www.swisco.com/cl/Series-395-Channel-BalancesI can faintly make out a blue marking of 17-3
Quick Learner
United States
Feb 12, 2026
Quick Learner from United States
Feb 12, 2026
Caldwell Balances
Photos are a bit blurry. Sending again. Just for clarity, all base shoes appear to be the same. All windows are single hung metal frame PGT. It appears some of the balancers may have been replaced once before. It appears the original balancer name may have been Caldwell. I hope this helps. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Cape Coral
Jan 26, 2026
Quick Learner from Cape Coral
Jan 26, 2026
Need help identifying proper part
I'm thinking I need the S395. I'm confused about the length. The stamp on the old balance shows 17 but metal to metal these old balances are 18 inches long.
Handy Person
Tampa florida
Oct 17, 2025
Handy Person from Tampa florida
Oct 17, 2025
Chanel balance
Hello, I need replacement window channel balances for my PGT non-impact single-hung window (approximately 25 years old), and also the top sash guides you see on the pictures. The marking on the metal channel reads: 17-1-PA BSI.The metal channel measures 18 inches long (metal-to-metal, not including ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Jul 1, 2025
Quick Learner
Jul 1, 2025
need help
Per your customer servic rep these are custom balances. Our sash weighs 23 pounds.
Quick Learner
Garage
Apr 5, 2025
Quick Learner from Garage
Apr 5, 2025
Non tilt garage window right side.
Metal part 18" x .5"
Home Owner
Portland, Ore.
Apr 4, 2025
Home Owner from Portland, Ore.
Apr 4, 2025
Balance springs 1720 A6 B.S.1.
Hi, I need two of these please. Steel measures 18" x 9/16". Stamped with "1720 A6 B.S.1." Thanks! Mark
Quick Learner
Cape coral
Mar 17, 2025
Quick Learner from Cape coral
Mar 17, 2025
block and tackle balance rod
I need to replace these. Its not clear to me exactly which part to order. I appreciate your assistance. Thanks Gail
Quick Learner
Palm Desert
Mar 14, 2025
Quick Learner from Palm Desert
Mar 14, 2025
Replacement Channel Balance
Hello, I can you help me locate what part I should buy for the stamped part 17-3 0715 VBS?
Handy Person
Florida
Jan 17, 2025
Handy Person from Florida
Jan 17, 2025
stamps on back of channel
17 5 KW CMC 7 -- this is stamped on back of rod Top of channel is winged bottom is not Window repair man told me to order 17-5 balance rod with standard ends.
Quick Learner
Longboat Key, FL
Nov 12, 2024
Quick Learner from Longboat Key, FL
Nov 12, 2024
PGT window parts needed
Need. 2
Quick Learner
Sep 3, 2024
Quick Learner
Sep 3, 2024
Custom Channel Balance Quote Request
Channel Balance Series: S395Channel Length: 18Channel Stamp: 1753Quantity:
Home Owner
Coos Bay, OR
Apr 17, 2024
Home Owner from Coos Bay, OR
Apr 17, 2024
Need ID on replacement window balances
The metal portion of these balances is 18" long and 9/16" wide. They're from Viking windows.
Friend
California
Mar 29, 2024
Friend from California
Mar 29, 2024
Viking brand window channel balance
The balance is stamped with "1720" and is 18" long.
Quick Learner
Feb 21, 2024
Quick Learner from
Feb 21, 2024
viking window inner mechanism
number on part 1740. Need replacement part for both sides as window doesn't hold up
Quick Learner
Santa Barbara, CA
Jan 9, 2024
Quick Learner from Santa Barbara, CA
Jan 9, 2024
Checking on proper Channel Balance prior to order
The Steel channel length is 18" the entire assembly with top guide and bottom shoe is 19". The channel width is 5/8" at the open side & 35/64" at the solid side as measured with a digital caliper.There are some hard to read letters on the back of the channel (photo attached) and look to read "17 ... (cont.)
Home Owner
California
Nov 13, 2023
Home Owner from California
Nov 13, 2023
Caldwell
Please help identify the correct replacement.
Home Owner
Concord, CA
Nov 12, 2023
Home Owner from Concord, CA
Nov 12, 2023
1790 27 Channel balance
Channel measurement is 19 inches.
Landlord
Daytona Beach,FL 3211...
Jun 8, 2023
Landlord from Daytona Beach,FL 32119
Jun 8, 2023
PGT Windows from about 2005 - 17 1 markings PLEASE TIME-SENSITIVE Thank you!
PGT Window installed approx 2005, Width 9/16, Markings 17 1, 18"long,1 1/8 bottom shoe. This is from a small bathroom window.Thank you!!!Gary
Handy Person
My house
May 31, 2022
Handy Person from My house
May 31, 2022
PGT window balance
The overall length is 18 inches. The only markings are 17 2 JW CMC 11