How To Repair Window Aluminum Blinds

When purchasing an aluminum blind for your window, the last thing that you would want to happen is any form of damage to it.

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While aluminum blinds are known for their durability, strength and spring back properties, damage to the blinds is not completely uncommon. Given its multi functionality, damages are justifiable. They not only shield against any unwanted light but also provide privacy. In both cases, however, there is a definite chance for the blinds to undergo rough treatment or handling, especially if there are kids in the house. Though aluminum is a very durable material, repeated rough handling will eventually damage it blind. However, repairing these blinds is not a big deal and can be done rather easily, taking into account their different parts and types, such as corded and wireless versions. Here are some tips for you when you go repairing these blinds:

Corded versions

* If the blind slats cannot be lowered: During packaging or shipping, the blinds are completely raised, so at the first attempt to lower the slats, the cord-lock may not be released, preventing the slats from being lowered. In this case, the blind should be mounted on the window and cord levels lifted with the head rail. After this is done, it should be pulled which would in turn release the lock in most cases. If this method fails, you should take it out of the window and locate the cord-lock mechanism located in the head rail. Once you've located the pin on it, you may use a flat head screw driver and turn it perpendicular to the head rail. The pin can then be pushed to disengage the cord.

* Replacing a wand tilter: After removing the blind from the window, you can remove the wand. Once you do that, remove the metal-end brace or plastic-end cap located in the headrail. The tilt rod should be removed from the wand tilter next. Then, place the new tilter by pushing it down till it snaps into place. The tilter shaft should then be turned till the flat part of the rod lines up with the flat part inside the tilter itself. The rod should then be pushed back through the tilter and the cap and brace replaced.

Wireless versions

*Hangs unevenly: The blind should be raised first and then extended completely. This action should be repeated several times till the blind is no longer hanging unevenly.

* Creeping/ Sagging: If the blind is creeping up from the bottom, or sagging from the top, then it would be best to check the head rail for factory installed friction clips. Customer care service can then be contacted to receive friction clips along with instructions to install the spring motor. Shades that sag from the top when raised can be remedied by removing the bottomrail end caps from one side. Then look for a single or multiple pieces of steel rod. You can remove one piece at a time and check for any improvement. These caps should be replaced afterwards.

There are other repair options for blind problems as well such as for operations, lifting, slat replacement, blind restringing, and blind or slat not turning or tilting. However, the best way is to take good care of your blinds rather than wait for it to get damaged before deciding to take any action. This would ensure that less of your money and time is wasted on your blinds.