How To: Replace or Reset a Window Balancer
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- We are going to show you how to uninstall and re-install a window balancer. Tools required: flathead screwdriver, safety glasses and gloves. There is a silver take-out clip on either side of the jamb. With the sash closed, use a screwdriver to pop the clips out at a 45 degree angle. Perform this on action on both take-out clips.
Remove the sash stops, which are located in the top corners of the window. Slide the sash up until you feel it disengage. You will want to make sure both sides catch on the take-out clips. Once they catch, you want to be able to see the bottom of the spring loaded balancers and you know you are past the engagement point.
Slide the sash to one side and remove. This is the balancer. It is spring loaded, so use caution when removing.
To remove, push it down and slide it back up. To reinstall, look for hook at the bottom of the balancer. Place the hook in the window jamb and press down. Remember, the balancer is spring-loaded so you will experience some resistance when pushing it down. Push the top portion up and the tab goes on the outside of the balancer.
Next, we will reinstall the sash. Place the sash above the bottom of the balancer. Line up the sash, push it in. Make sure you have clearance on the other side and balance it back and forth until you feel both tops catch.
Slide the sash down about an inch or two. Make sure you do not see the balancer or any metal on either side of the spring. Then, push in both of your take out clips and bring down the sash. Finally, re-install the sash stops.
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We literally had an argument about this haha
How anyone could have a thumbs down is beyond me. Never worked with or fixed Window Balancers before. My window does not have the "stop" at the top so maybe that is how the window "broke". Followed these step by step instructions, a little WD40 and almost like new. Thanks!
we were able to replace two balancer bars with this video. saved us a ton of money. ordered the new bars from Swisco!
Had no idea what any of this was before fixing my window. Super helpful. Also really easy.
Well done! I'm an extreme DIY'r but never had to do this repair until prepping my mother's house for sale. Watched a bunch of videos that were helpful but they never showed clear shots of all the piece parts. Followed your instructions, soaked the old springs in WD-40, and 35 year-old windows are functioning like new. Thanks for posting.
OMG, thanks so much. Less than 5 minutes to fix. I was dreading the cost of repair.
For 8 years my sliding sash bay window would not stay open and we could only open it two inches. I watched this video, and then checked the clip and low and behold it was out. I snapped it back in and the window was fixed. Thank you for this awesome video!
Glad you found the clip helpful!
Wow, this was so helpful! My window sash had come undone and was difficult to use at all. I hadn't figured it out and was about to bring the parts to a store. I watched the video, and then after looking at my parts I simply had to bend the hook in one of the balancers back into its correct shape, and then I followed the reinstallation instructions, and now I have a working window again! Thanks for posting it.
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Very good instructions and very easy to do if you have basic skills. First one took a minute to figure out but then the rest went fast. Saved almost $200 a window for 5 windows!
I was able to fix my window using this video after watching a few others, Thank You
super helpful, saved me a trip to Home Depot and some embarrassment.... great video.
This was so freaking helpful!!! Thank you!!! I thought I broke my window!! And then after doing all this I closed the spacer thing and NOW MY WINDOW OPENS EVEN HIGHER! Thank you so much!
Thank you! Straight forward, simple, to the point.
Excellent video, made the install of new balances a breeze. Thanks a million.
Mejor video del año, 2:20 minutos de pura lógica.
THANKS FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO.THIS VIDEO OF YOURS HELPED ME TO REPAIR THE BROKEN PART AND PUT THE WINDOW BACK PROPERLY.THNAKS ONCE AGAIN.
Thank you very much. After watching your video I was able to fix my window.
short, clear, informative. thumbs up
Wonderful clear & easy instructions.
Thank you for this video! The weather's warming up here in California, so I'll need to open the windows periodically. Something's wrong with the balancer. There's a table right under the window that I have to lean over, so I already don't have a lot of leverage to work with as I lean over that.
Thanks. We were just quoted $1400 for 9 windows LOL. I’ll try this first.
Excellent. The only part that may be difficult for some folks is removing the window panel that may be a bit heavy. Other than that, it is very easy if you follow these simple steps. What a difference new springs make.
I have a very heavy window, do you know if they have a balancer on each side or just one?
@@RickLaw101 On each of my windows, there are two balancers.
@@raptr49 Thanks, I took my window off, it seems the former owners removed the balancers. How do I know which size/model to buy? I can't find any branding anywhere.
@@RickLaw101That is a difficult one if the balances are missing. Do you have an identical window somewhere else in the house you can take off and examine? Otherwise, you may need to have a professional come in.
Very helpful video. Unfortunately on one of my windows a balancer has come loose twice. I decided today to no longer open it.
Just fixed my window sashes, thanks a lot!
This was so easy, thanks to your video!
God bless this video
thank you sooo much... very helpful video...
Think you for this. Extremely helpful.
Great Thanks for making it easy.
Excellent video. Extremely helpful. Thanks
THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! GREAT HELP!!!
The balancer on two of my windows are stuck at the top of the channel on the left side. I cannot force them down, therefore i cannot open the clip on that side, nor can i slide the window to the left to remove. Any ideas will be most appreciated.
if my window sliding down rather than staying in different positions, do I need to replace or "reset" or WD40 the balancer?
I think there is a part at the top of the sash to keep the balancer from going through the sash... broken how to replace?
What if there is not take out clips in your window sliders? Nobody at Milgard seems to be able to tell me how to get my balancers out. My Milgard windows are 20 years old and nobody I spoke to at your offices has a clue how to remove mine.
My alum frame window may be 16-20 years old and is different from this video. The instruction on window frame said remove the clip which I could not. The clip is also not near the top. One side of the balancer has dropped to the bottom of the window frame and the hook on it has came off while the other end of the hook hold by a thread was broken and I don't know where it should go. Anyone has an idea where the other end goes and so forth?
Great video
Great vid really helped me thx
Thanks - I thought this was very helpful. Still would like to know how the Milgard tech was able to loosen the balancer a bit so they would shut correctly
Thank you so much. I installed mine just fine but they are not holding the window up... What do I need to change
Hi there! To get further assistance please call our service team at 1-800-MILGARD. Thank you
Is it really this easy? What about older buildings with older windows?
Mine just came off the clip while I was cleaning ….kets give it a try
Thank you! 2021
What brand balancer do you guys recommend??
Where to order the balance?
Please anyone.... I cannot source the sash stops that are pictured in this video. Does anyone know where I can find these, or have a link to an online outlet??
+Collin Brock If you visit milgard.com and put your zip code in the dealer locator, you can order parts from them in your area.
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Nice video. WD40 may work but it's an inferior lubricant. It runs and smells. Garage door lube is the best and it ain't WD40. You really only need one sash stop so don't freak out if you're missing 1 of the 2 that come with your window.