How to Replace a Non-Tilt Channel Balance

How to remove and install a non-tilt channel balance.

DISCLAIMER: Because of the strong tension on the channel balance springs, safety glasses are strongly recommended for this project.

Parts featured in the video:

Series 390 Sideload Channel Balance

Take Out Clip
Product Code: 16-002

MUSIC: Stuart Moore - Sheikh and Shimmer
(Stock media provided by Stuart Moore/Pond5)

[ChipZempel]

I bought my replacement channel balances from you because of the comprehensiveness and quality of your videos. Following your directions made this a breeze. Thanks!

[chdrapkin]

WOW, after so much struggle, this video helped us through. I kept putting it on pause until we managed each step. Done! Nobody got hurt!

[boydpendleton]

I finally found this video and quickly reassembled the old window, where the balances had fallen out. Thank you!

[illusion]

After having no idea how to take out my windows that don’t tilt, this video finally showed me how to use these tabs! Thank you! Windows from the early 1980s, I had no idea.

[ingej]

I have watched several of these videos, but this one is by far the best one, both visually and explaining the steps that need to be taken.

[eljovensalga]

It's the exact video I was looking for. I fixed all my windows problem from this video. Thank you very much!!!

[mindyrosenblatt]

Great video - thank you so much. Just saved me $3400, which I was quoted for new windows because my old 50 year windows 'probably couldn't be fixed'. BTW, as you take out your channel balance spring - note which slit your channel hooks into. Mine had two options, which I didn't notice as I was removing it. I initially did my new install using the wrong slit, which resulted in the window not being able to close. No biggy, just had to take out the window and re-do my efforts, but if I'd known my window had options I would have paid attention as I removed it.

[shallowphatgal]

Swisco saved my sanity. Got everything I needed to repair the windows in a 1987 house. I kinda feel like Superwoman now. 😂

[binhminh]

Exactly what I need! Thank you for the helpful video and your courteous customer service. I was able to get correct non-tilt channel balances and replace them by myself.

[Plantgarden]

THANK Watched x2 as required viewing😁

[triciapompei]

Thank you for posting this video. I was able to replace the channel balances myself in no time at all. There are several slots in my window frame so I would suggest making note of which slot you're removing the hook from so you place the new hook in the same slot.

[jayyayyyy]

My window won’t close all the way and springs back up after replacing - what do you think is the problem?

[HarlanF]

In my case removing the rubber bumper at the top of the frame made the process way easier. If you have a rubber bumper at the top remove it before removing or installing the channel balance.

[sirxanthor]

Have a video on replacing the take out clip? A thief broke the left side one, forcing our locked window open. If it wasn't for this video, I'd have never known what that part was.

[rsk]

The plastic part on the upper corner of my windows are broke so they don't catch the balance. Any suggestions on that?

[melissalam]

I can’t remove the window. There is no room for that. I could change the channel balancer for my window in the previous house, but not this house. All windows are big that couldn’t be out of the frames.

[theartist]

In this video he calls that upper clip "channel attachment"... is that the only name for that?
I need to replace one that apparently broke off.