How to repair Vertical Blinds in your home

Blinds Warehouse customer service staff are often asked how can customers repair their vertical blinds in their home without having to get a professional in.

Sometimes it's the kids, sometimes it's the pets, and sometimes we simply forget to close the window when the weather comes in.

Whatever the reason for needing repairs, simply follow the easy steps below and you will be able to repair your verticals in no time at all!

This article contains information on:

• Repairing your Vertical Blinds Tracking System
• Removing and Replacing Carriers
• How to repair Vertical Blind Blades

What you will need

1. A clean bench or working area (ie. table) large enough to take the Blind Track you will be working on
2. A screwdriver
3. A pair of pliers
4. The replacement parts for repairing your vertical blinds
5. A copy of these instructions

Remember, the key to successful home repairs is having the time, area, tools and parts required to complete the job.

If at any point you are unsure, go directly to the Blinds Warehouse Live Help area where you can speak with one of our technical experts.

Repairing your Vertical Blinds Tracking System

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Removing Cord Weights Cord Weights are removed by pinching the sides to remove the cap
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Dismantle Track To dismantle the track, remove the circlip or star washer at the Return End then remove Return End
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All componentry can now be removed from the extrusion by pulling the Drive Unit
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Remove Pull Cords Both ends of the pull cords finish in the cord runner
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Remove the block and screw in the cord runner then pull both the cords through stopping at the drive unit

Removing and Replacing Carriers

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Separating Carriers from Plastic Spacers Using a small flat screw driver, push the top of the Spacer outwards through the window in the bottom of the Carrier
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Turn the Carrier on its' side and twist the Spacer to separate from the Carrier
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Separating Carriers from Metal Spacers Underneath the Carrier are two slots holding the Spacers together
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Slide a cut-off Metal Spacer through the front of the slot and pull to separate
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Cord Runners To replace the Cord Runner, the Carriers must be removed from the tracking system
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A screwdriver can be used to unclip the Cord Runner from the leading Carrier
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Replace the Drive Units / Return Ends To replace the Drive Unit, the Cords need to be removed. Then unscrew the Drive Unit from the Tilt Rod
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Replace the Operating Cord Unclip the Cord Joiner to separate the Operating Chain then pull it through the Drive Unit. The first ball of the new chain is to be placed into the cog and with a small straight screwdriver, push the cog around. This picks the chain up and wraps it around the cog in the Drive Unit.
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Once through, join the two ends together with a Cord Joiner. Operate the chain to ensure the Joiner does not get caught up in the Drive Unit. If this happens, rotate the Chain so the Joiner is away from the Drive Unit. You may hear a ratchet sound when doing this - this sound is normal
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Replacing Rod Supports - Magnetic and Non-Magnetic To replace the rod support, remove the return end cap using a straight screwdriver. Push the pulley out from the saddle in the return end.
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The cords and the rod support can then be easily removed.

How to repair Vertical Blind Blades

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Replacements Inserts - 90mm, 100mm and 127mm
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Bottom Weights Bottom Weights - 90mm, 100mm and 127mm
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Bottom Chain Links Bottom Chain Links - 90mm, 100mm, 127mm

Blinds Warehouse hope that you have found this 'How To Guide" of value in the maintenance of your Vertical Blinds. We welcome your feedback and any other suggestions you may have as part of our continuous improvement policy.

This article has been submitted by: David Chambers

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DISCLAIMER: Blinds Warehouse recommends the use of professional repairers when repairing and maintenance is required for your window furnishings. The above information is provided as a guide only for those wishing to undertake the maintenance of their window furnishing themselves in their own home, office or other location. Blinds Warehouse will not accept liability or claims against our company in the event that a person or persons experience damage or injury to themselves, their window furnishings or personal property as a result of having used the above information to maintain their window furnishings. The above information is provided as a Guide only as a result of many requests from customers wishing to maintain their window furnishings in their own home, office or other location. Blinds Warehouse will always recommend the use of a professional window furnishing maintenance service.