Window Channel Balance Repair Replacement 

Who supplies the channel balances?

5 and a half years later and it`s STILL the only video on the subject. Muchos ThankYous, dude!

Don't call the window repair Mafia. Learn to do it yourself and save 100s of dollars 👈😁

10 years later this video still helps out as I couldn't find much help in repair, only replacement. Big THANKS!

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Just a note to anyone who wants to know, if they are bad DO NOT try to fix them or you could get hurt if the spring is extended.

10 yrs later and being new to spring loaded windows, this video was great in understanding FL windows on a 1989 house. And thanks for calling the pieces and parts by their real names!

Thank you for sharing this video, you are supper awesome and I got to save tons of money; they wanted to charge me $45 per balance, and I needed to replace 30 balances, I could cry tears of happiness right now... thx so very much!

Thank you!! Been fighting land lord for YEARS to fix 2 windows but your video showed me how...very simple!! Thanks again!

Great video. I have had problems with my single hung windows for YEARS! I had looked at the set up and couldn't figure it out. After watching your video, I'm ready to tackle this!

Thanks for the video, When I moved in 7 years ago I went through all this, but since then I forgot how. I had one break this morning, and said, well here we go again. I live in Florida too.

Thank you so much!!!! After troubleshooting, I thought it was just a bad design. Thought I was going to have to replace the windows.

I walked into the bathroom and saw a channel balance laying on the back of the toilet. I didn't know what it was until I asked my kid where it came from. After watching the your video, I am now an expert window fixer! Thank you!

rhinsen, thank you for posting this! I had a Jeld Wen window installed maybe 7 years ago. I guess the guy who installed the window didn't hook the bottom left clip into the slot. So the window never worked. It wouldn't stay in any position except down. When I tried to fix it, I pulled the balance out, or it came out. There's no way it would have come out if he had hooked it at the bottom, right? Back then, I tried lots of different things. But I never took the window out to see how the right side looked (to compare) and if I had, I still wouldn't have known about the upper clips. So for all this time, I've not been enjoying the window like I should, and the left side balance was removed and put in a closet in another room. So today, I checked out your video. It's all fixed and working great now, thanks to you. You made my day. Thanks again. Have a great Thanksgiving

My issue with my channel balance is it is completely jammed in the top half of the window, I can't lower it back down in have even tried hammering it back in and nothing. Any advice? Thanks 👍

F*** man I know this is a little overboard but here goes: THANK YOU so much. This is what RU-vid was originally created for. 1 man, 1 mission, and thousands of viewers who have now been enlightened. No pandering ads or sleezy salespitch. It reminds me of the golden era of RU-vid. I miss that so much. You sir, are an inspiration. I hope that I get really good at small little niche home repairs like this one, and am able to make quality repair videos for others- just like you have done here. "I hope this helps somebody.." HA! You don't know the half of it! This somebody has been helped! Thank you!!!!!

Awesome.. That helped soo much. Great work

Thank you so much for this video. I opened my window and the whole thing kind of just popped out of its track and fell into my hands. I was able to get it back in the track but now it seems like one side is attached but the other side is not, so it always wants to fall out of the frame and it goes up unbalanced. I have to keep my head pushed against the top of the bottom window so it doesn't fall out of the frame when I am trying to open it. Being able to see what is actually inside the frame is very helpful and I'm hoping that I can fix it. Thank you so much for this video.

Thanks for the video. It helped me identify that the bottom clip was detached. I reattached the clip and now it's fixed!

Would have liked to have seen how you took window out and put back in. Camera was set too low to catch that portion and you were blocking what view there was of procedure . Otherwise, it was very informative.

Thank you so much for video! I did not know how to remove my window to re-attach a channel balance so I called a window repair company. They wanted $375 in labor and $35 per channel for two windows. I just re-attached the channels in less than 5 minutes per window!

Thank you for posting this! We just had an inspection on a house we're trying to buy and it looks like most of the balances will need to be replaced. My husband keeps wanting to replace all the windows, but this video has me convinced we can save a TON of money!!!

Thanks for helping me figure out what I was doing!

Thank you so much for posting this video, my window is working just great now. :-)

I need to do this on my windows from Home Depot! It just happened and those channels are misaligned.

Your windows are 1983? My windows are from 2003 and have similar system/balancers. Most of the RU-vid videos show how to repair vintage windows, or the windows that fold in. Totally going to try your method. Especially since a contractor quoted me $80 to repair each window!

Hey Bobthanks for posting this video helped me get the thing out and replace with new ones, but do you know if you can adjust a new one to make it stay up? Mine is falling down half way.

Thanks so much for this video. I had no idea what was wrong with my windows and even my local hardware store that specializes in old house and window repair could not help me. Thought I would have to replace them to get functional windows again. Thanks to you I'm back in business for under $25!

Ron, you saved my wife and me hours of aggravation. The internet is now officially useful, thanks to you. :)

Informative, however, close ups of clips and how the window seats when reinstalling would be more helpful

Good lube for that channel balance is white lithium grease.

Thanks for taking your time to make this video it was extremely simple clear.. got my windows working right..!!

I searched for a video on how to repair my window balances, yours was the only one that showed how to do this in detail. Easy to follow and informative, thank you. Just as a safety side note, I have a friend that has a glass repair business for 30+ yrs and he cautioned when extending & lubing the cord to be careful of the hook which can injure your finger if it gets away from you while under tension. Thanks again sir, this helped greatly!

You just helped me fix an entire window that previously didn’t even open. Thanks!

Good stuff brother! This video has saved my ass a few times 👌🤙👍

So funny Bob laughs after he says, “Lubrication”.

He may be referring to SWISCO , They handle most of the window parts you may need. I just ordered some balances today. The help desk reps are great too.

It worked! Thank you for showing us this repair tip. It was pretty easy and the silicone made the window move much smoother. 5 ⭐ rating😊

Thanks for the help. Got mine fixed today. Home ownership is not boring, that's for sure.

nice. Very helpful

Greatttttt Video. Thanks so much for posting it. I finally was able to fix a guillotine window in my bedroom. My wife was bugging me about, but finally you save my marriage. ;-)))) It was easy using your approach. Thanks again.

Wow! Thank you so much for such a detailed video. I am going to start my windows project thanks to you!

This is a great video for DYI. Very cost conscious and only video showing how to repair than throwing away things and buying parts that are repairable. Thanks for making this video and sharing it.

Thank you! Thank you! For making this video. I am a senior & I knew nothing, about how to repair, my window. I saved $$$, not calling a repairman.

thank you. event though you made this years ago, it still apply today. i just bought some balances and im about to start replacing them. so thank you for the tutorial.😀

I've been battleing these windows for 2 years, thank you for the info! I was able to fix every one of them

My window went up but didn't want to go down.. I applied some force and the clips on top broke on both sides and the balancer on both sides went straight up to the top of window seal and I cannot push them down.. what's the next thing to do? Please and thank you

Like that flag outside buddy. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

All I can say is thank you thank you thank you.

Just wanted to let you know this really helped me out. The channel balance totally broke and the window just dropped down. Now I know how to take it out and how to replace it. Thank you

You just helped me with a two-year-old problem thank you very much sir

Thanks for the video. My windows are original from the 80’s and the balances are starting to break. My wife is gonna hate me cause she wants new windows and I’m gonna fix them instead! 😆

Your a genious!

Thank You - 7 Year Old Video and it's still helping people !

Thank you! Wow, this video is over 8 years old but still pertinent and well edited with good tight shots (harder to do back in the day!). I'm in Arizona and 120 degree weather is expected in a couple days. Several windows are jammed, off track and leave a closure gap at the bottom. I've been desperate to get this fixed and I thought I might have to entirely replace a bunch of windows to the tune of thousands of dollars :( Glad I found this video. Going to give some of these suggestions a try this weekend. Fingers crossed that I can make some magic happen after watching your video.

Thanks for helping.

Production note: don’t shoot from below your eyes. Your nasal passages don’t need to be shared. Otherwise, good info on this video. Thanks

Awesome video! You are a life saver! I have a condo I am selling and those windows have this system. I didn't think I was going to be able to fix them. Now I can! Thank you!!!

Thank you sir. Very kind of you to share this. Cheers.

Very helpful. I’m glad this was a useful repair video instead of another replacement video.

Thank you so much for making this video...I had no clue how to do this!!

I’m in Boca and have the same windows and need to replace a few balances. Thanks. This looks like I can do it. I thought I was going to have to replace the entire window.

Is WD-40 a good alternative for lubricating these types of widows or is silicone spray recommended?

6:52 could you show how to replace the clips in the frame?

I’m a big DIY guy but have never messed with this. I have a house full of early 80’s windows that are all hard to open and one balance finally broke. This was the first hit when I did a search and was exactly what I need to know. Great job

RU-vid to the rescue again. Thanks so much for posting this. I have several circa 1980 aluminum windows with broken or stiff balances and was wondering how in heck to service these. I appreciate the less than slickly edited video where not everything just slips in and out without any fiddling or fuss. Never happens in my experience. And as expected several clips and minor pieces have disappeared or disintegrated,

I got both balances installed, but after many attempts, I can't get the single hung window to fit back in position. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong

Went to open an upstairs window now that there's some fresh air in South Florida, and the window kinda fell off those 'tracks'. Thanks to you I'm going to put it back together before my husband gets home! Then I'll tell him about today's trials and tribulations with a window! Awesome help, awesome!

Thanks brother.

I was slowly turning my former opening windows into clear walls - none of them would work anymore. Finally, was able to get a balance number and send it off to Swisco. Unfortunately, none with those specs so they had to be custom made, a chunk of change but worth it. So following your video, I now have two large windows working perfectly with two more to go. Can't believe how easy it was once I got started. Thanks, your video was a life saver!

8 years later. Still the best video to fix the problem. Thank you for sharing

Thanks for the video you are right there no videos to actually fix it and most of the videos I watch the window til my wont do that my windows are like your so thanks for the video ❤

Very detail-oriented and informative, which I appreciate. I was able to make a few calls, and was quickly referred to a local reputable window supply shop that had the balancers in stock. Good to go now, and sure beats some of the quotes I received from some of the wolves out there. Thanks for sharing to the amateur homeowners out there like myself...

I have called all over town and everybody says can't be done. followed your instructions and they now work perfectly, thank you

Great video Bob thanks. This was exactly what I was looking for, the only video I found on REPAIR instead of REPLACE. My windows are from a new construction home, only 5 months old. Already having channel balance issues on some windows. So I know they are still in great condition overall and just needed lubrication.

Hi Mr Bob your video make it easy to change and maintain these windows. Gracias Bob el video ha sido estupendo para poder cambiar y mantener este tipo de ventanas. Thanks

Yes!!! You just saved my windows thank you very much ❤❤🎉

Thank you, you’ve just saved me hundreds of dollars.

Nice video, people like you make life so much easier :-)

Thank you very much! Saved me a minimum of $35.00! Much appreciate.

My window opens very easily but is sooo hard to close. Any advice on this? And I have a horizontal sliding window not vertical.

Thanks for the information. After fighting with the window to figure it out, you made it very easy to fix.

Thank you for the video it is definitely helpful. I'm going to try to contact the website you sighted, to get my channel balance's for my house. Wouldn't of been able to do this without your video.

Unfortunately with Storm windows the channel is made with plastic pulleys and self destruct after 50 open and close times if the pulleys were metal they last . Haven't found anything that's made better than the stock one's witch are JUNK .

Looking for help with a Ducana double hung window. Company out of business since 2012 and windows made in Tilbury On. My windows have channel balance springs like the video above. I pulled out the clips above the window, raised the window and removed it. I lubed the springs and replaced them. I put the window back in and when I pushed it down it stopped 3" from closing. I have had this window out before for cleaning and never had this problem before. I am perplexed and I cannot find a former employee who might have the answer. I have removed the channel balance springs to get the window to close but window is basically inoperable now.

Definitely hard find videos on the subject. Thanks for this

Nick Terry! Thank you for your concise and clear explanation! It was just what I needed to fix my window. Nick Terry & Chalkduster = 1. Murphy = 0 !!!!!! This doesn't happen often in my household! thanks. j.

Thank you, took less than 15 minutes to fix the channel balance in my window.

Hi, You are my hero. We've had this problem with all of our windows and thought we'd have to replace them all. In 30 mins I've done 2 windows, that's including cleaning the windows and the channels. I'd like to send you a monetary donation (paypal) for your time making this video and the wonderful explanation.

Thanks for taking the time to put this online.It was most helpful,I'm going to fix my windows soon.Of course I book marked this page.

This is the only video on YT that has my type of windows! Thank you!!

Thank you! We sold our house and the nit-picky inspector called us out on 6 different windows. I thought I had to replace all the balances because that is what he said. I'm glad I stumbled on this video because with a little lube, they are working perfectly again. I did break one pulley when i was pulling the rope and it slipped and snapped back. So, I do have to figure out how to order just one new one online.

A year later and your video is still saving people! I was just able to fix two windows that haven't worked since I moved in. The channel balance on both sides just fell out and I had no idea how to replace them. Your demonstration made it all clear and I fixed them in a matter of minutes! Wish I'd looked you up sooner! Thanks so much.

Thank you for this. I thought I was going to have to replace at least 80% of my windows. With your instruction, I just knocked out the living room 3 large windows in under an hour. Incredible......

Great video Bob! Had a rental unit with broken window and was not fimilar with how to repair. Your video was a big help. Replaced the string with string from a old mini blind and reassembled the unit. Saved money by repairing rather than replacement. Thank you for providing the video.

🌴Thank you. More light would've helped BUT this was super helpful. Have a window that often falls off one balance if kids open it too fast and it happened again recently so i had to reset it. I really appreciate it!!🔆

Just what I was looking for! Thanks for the time you took to video this info!!

Hi Bob, Where did you order your channel balances from? I have the number from my balance but haven't found the web site you spoke of to order the specific balances. Thanks

Thank you for this video. This helped me source the proper parts for my windows.

This video is great. These windows are like a freaking Rubik's Cube. I opened one and heard something break then i had springs and ropes all over the floor. RU-vid is a good place to find helpful videos like this one. Thank you sir.

Bought a home in Boynton Beach (not well maintained). The top part of my channel balance in a few windows is all the way UP (before I started) and does not want to move. What do I do?