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Sep 17, 2024 · Pull off the end caps and slide the slip plate over the rail to reveal the pull cords inside. You will notice that a round tab that holds these cords taut together. Spread the rail slightly so that the round tab comes off easily. Locate the knot and untie the knot carefully so as to not damage the cords.
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Feb 23, 2024 · 2. Remove the Blinds from the Window Brackets. Some brackets have knobs you can twist to remove the blinds. Others will require a screwdriver to loosen them. 3. Remove Either the Tassel at the End of the Pull Cord or the Wand. Removing the working end of the mechanism is the first step to getting it out of the way.
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- Troubleshooting Basic Problems
- Replacing a Blind
- Replacing a Carrier Stem
Vertical blinds sometimes get bent, stuck, or otherwise damaged. Basic troubleshooting often fixes minor problems like a backwards or crooked blind. However, if you can't find an obvious cause like a backwards blind or something similar, you may have to replace a blind or a carrier stem altogether. With a little effort, you can repair blinds yourse...
Adjust blinds that won't turn.
If your blinds aren't closing, or if one or two won't close, this is usually a simple fix. Check each blind individually. It's likely one or two blinds are backwards and simply need to be twisted into the right position. Blinds may also be overlapping, in which case you can use your hands to gently push them apart.
Patch up holes with a repair kit.
In some cases, a blind may develop a hole on one or both ends. This can cause multiple problems, from the blind falling out to the blinds not rotating properly. You can buy a cheap blind repair kit at a department store and simply place adhesive tape over the holes. This should correct the issue.
Remove items jamming the blinds.
If blinds won't rotate, and there doesn't seem to be overlapping or backwards blinds, check the slots where the blinds are connected to the carrier stem. In some cases, there is something obvious jammed in these holes, like a piece of dirt or even a small piece of the blind itself that broke off. If you can dislodge this object with your fingers, this will usually clear up the issue.
Disconnect the spacer chain if necessary.
Some blinds are connected by a spacer chain running along the bottom between each blind. The chain runs through a plastic loop at the end of each blind.
In this case, you need to detach the blinds from the spacer chain before removing them from the hook. Locate the clip securing the chain at the end and twist it off with your fingers. Feed the chain outward from the loop at the bottom of the blind you're removing, disconnecting other blinds from the chain until the problem blind is detached.
Lift the blind off the hook.
Blinds on hooks are the easiest to remove. Open your blinds and then simply raise the problem blind upwards off the hook. Bend the blind slightly to detach it from the hook and then lift the blind off the poll altogether.
Attach a replacement blind to the hook.
If you need to replace the stem, the first thing you should do is open the blinds. You can't replace the stem if your blinds are closed.
Remove the blind attached to the carrier stem.
Unhook your blind from the problem stem. If you have a spacer chain, remove the blind from the spacer chain as well.
Grab the carrier body with needle nose pliers.
The carrier stem is a small rectangle shaped piece of plastic clamped around the top of the blind. The stem is attached to the poll by a small piece of plastic found on the poll just to the right of the stem. This is known as the carrier body. Clamp a pair of pliers around the carrier body. Get as close as you can to the body without touching the stem.
The poll the blades are attached to is hollow inside. The carrier body found inside the poll, pressed against the right side.
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- Faulty Roller Mechanisms. If you’ve ever wondered how roller shades run so smoothly, it’s because they have a strong yet dynamic spring coil inside. If you take your shades apart, you’ll find the spring coil within the roller mechanism.
- Telescoping Roller Shades. Homeowners love roller shades for their neat, clean look. They also like how many of them have light filtering and blackout features.
- Stubborn Vertical Blinds. There are a variety of reasons to choose vertical blinds for your home. Elongated windows and sliding glass doors are the perfect place for these popular window coverings.
- Roller Shades That Won’t Stay Down. Some roller shades won’t stay down, no matter how hard you pull them or how long you hold them there. They may still be quality window coverings—they just have a faulty ratchet and pawl mechanism.
Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb or accordion shades, are made from several pieces of material that are glued and folded together, creating cells between them. These cells insulate from the cold and heat, can produce a blackout environment, and are sound-dampening. The folded pleats can be ⅜”, ½”, ¾” or 1 ¼” wide.
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Pull the shade down enough to turn the roller a few times; if it's extremely loose, pull it down about halfway. Lift the flat-pin end of the roller out of its bracket. Then roll the shade up by hand, keeping it tightly rolled. Set the roller back on the bracket and try the shade again.
