Blinds Turning Rod Broke

Wand control also provides added child safety.

Blinds turning rod broke.

If turning the wand does not tilt the slats that indicates that the gear in the tilt mechanism is broken. This may help the rod rotate properly. Then turn the tilter shaft until the flat portion of the rod lines up with the flat portion inside the tilter. Vinyl and aluminum blinds.

Push the rod back through the tilter and replace cap brace. If your blinds are locked open so turning the tilting rod doesn t change the blinds from open to closed position it s likely that the tilting rod has come loose on the inside of the blinds. You may need to remove the small c clamps that keep the rod from slipping or moving out of the tilt control. Make sure that the tilt rod is not bent.

The universal replacement wand works with most 1 in. Pick up a lubricant spray meant to be used on household items like wd 40. If the cords are not broken you do not have to remove the blind. Replacement piece is easy to install.

How to replace the broken wand control on blinds. Spray a very small amount while turning the rod. Replace the tilter and push it down until it snaps back into place. Back to top restringing a blind.

You can also spray some on the roller on the other end of the blinds and in the track itself. Slide the metal rod out of the tilter control. Not sure what size to buy. Spray a small amount of lubricant where the rod is connected to the blinds.

Make sure that the tape roll drum is properly set in the tape roll support cradle. Simply space the wand over the blind hook to open and close the blinds as needed. Confirm that the tilter mechanism is completely set into the headrail of the blinds. Spraying with lubricant will loosen and lubricate the turning mechanism and open the blinds.

If either of these has occurred the tilt mechanism in the blind will need to be replaced with a new one. The stem on the outside of the tilt mechanism has broken off. If so use some needle nose pliers to pull it off the rod. The tape roll drum must be centered in the tape roll support cradle in order to turn freely.