Hello,
I have two windows with broken window balancers. Unfortunately, I'm unable to remove windows to ID part numbers - the clips are rusted and I've watched DIY window removal videos until the cows came home. Both windows are 26 1/2 wide x 27 high. The look like different generations of Milgard. Window 2 has line and I can't tell if Window 1 is line or spring. Your knowledge is appreciated. I plan to buy order parts and hire someone to replace. It's about to get hot and I live in the upstairs of a 1908 house. Yikes!
Thank you so much,
Linda
window balancer replacement parts
Quick Learner from Tacoma, Wa
Jul 18, 2020 3:08 pm
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Tom from SWISCO
Jul 21, 2020 1:27 pm
Thanks for reaching out to us. The balances you show in your first photo are normal enough, but I can't tell specifically what you have without seeing them removed. If your take-out clips are rusted then you will need to replace them in order to get these out of the window. It has to be done sooner or later, anyway. I recommend the 16-002, though this is an educated guess. Let me know if your take out clips are different.
I don't know about the other window. You mention that it has a line but I don't know what that means. I can't help without seeing the balance itself, unfortunately.
Quick Learner from Tacoma, Wa
Jul 21, 2020 2:37 pm
Thank you. Is there a way to remove the window with the disconnected balancer blocking the clip in the frame? It won't push up or down and remains stuck in the window. I have no problem prying out the other clip but it appears the disconnected balancer is blocking it from removal. If I can get it out I will order balancers and clips.
Tom from SWISCO
Jul 22, 2020 9:00 am
I didn't realize the balance was physically blocking the take out clip. There's no way to remove either the balance or the window sash if that's the case. You need to find a way to press the balance down and under the clip. In my experience that usually just requires using extra elbow grease. If that doesn't work, try lubricating the track around it to see if that loosens it up.
If all else fails, then you should probably contact a local professional to come out and do the repair for you. The balance has to go under the take out clip. That's the only way.
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