Blinds Turning Rod Broke

Wand control also provides added child safety.

Blinds turning rod broke.

Back to top restringing a blind. If the cords are not broken you do not have to remove the blind. The tape roll drum must be centered in the tape roll support cradle in order to turn freely. You can also spray some on the roller on the other end of the blinds and in the track itself.

If turning the wand does not tilt the slats that indicates that the gear in the tilt mechanism is broken. The universal replacement wand works with most 1 in. If either of these has occurred the tilt mechanism in the blind will need to be replaced with a new one. If blinds won t rotate because the rod is not rotating it may just need some lubrication.

Spray a small amount of lubricant where the rod is connected to the blinds. Replacement piece is easy to install. Pick up a lubricant spray meant to be used on household items like wd 40. 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.

Confirm that the tilter mechanism is completely set into the headrail of the blinds. Simply space the wand over the blind hook to open and close the blinds as needed. Spray a very small amount while turning the rod. Once you finish spraying turn the twist rod back and forth and pull the string to make sure everything has freed up.

Push the rod back through the tilter and replace cap brace. How to replace the broken wand control on blinds. Vinyl and aluminum blinds. Make sure that the tilt rod is not bent.

Replace the tilter and push it down until it snaps back into place. This may bind the tilt rod from turning. The stem on the outside of the tilt mechanism has broken off. Spraying with lubricant will loosen and lubricate the turning mechanism and open the blinds.

Make sure that the tape roll drum is properly set in the tape roll support cradle. This may help the rod rotate properly. You may need to remove the small c clamps that keep the rod from slipping or moving out of the tilt control. Not sure what size to buy.