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How to Fix Vertical Blinds

LANWANMAN | Aug 7, 2009 | Views: 2,695 |

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Introduction

Save money, repair vertical blinds yourself with help from this article, "How to Fix Vertical Blinds." Do it yourself (DIY) projects are the rave. Why rely on expensive repair services for simple indoor home repairs when you can buy the parts online and do repairs yourself.

Problems with blinds consist of blinds not turning, broken strings, track problems, and more. This article describes how to repair vertical blinds. Specifically, stems, stem carriers, gears, and other parts that could block operation of the blinds.

Things You'll Need

Pliers (needle nose)

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Instructions

Step 1 - Rotate the slats (vanes) straight open (90 degrees to window, patio door, etc.).

Step 2 - Examine track system (stem track or rail). Visually check the track housing, stems, vane savers (optional but recommended), stem carriers, gears, and other parts for excessive wear or damage that could block operation of the blinds. Set aside any bad parts in preparation to replace with new parts.

Step 3 - Damaged Stems - Use needle nose pliers to carefully twist the stem out of the stem carrier. DO NOT use too much force.

Step 4 - Damaged Stem Carriers and Gears- Gears might be part of the stem or separate pieces. If applicable, detach the worm gear from the stem.

Step 5 - Re-examine the stems, stem carriers, and gears (especially the splines or teeth) for excessive wear or damage that could block operation of the blinds. Set aside any bad parts in preparation to replace with new parts.

Step 6 - Using new parts as needed, and with the slats fully open, re-assemble the track system in the reverse order used to disassemble parts from the track. Rotate the vertical blinds 180 degrees in each direction to check that the blinds work correctly.

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