How to easily fix common issues with Vertical Blinds

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Here is a way we have found to easily fix common issues with vertical blinds. We use these in our apartment homes and they are a great inexpensive way to block out light and provide privacy. They do, however, have a few issues that come up and here are some quick and easy fixes to help make these home repairs.
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[@nickwightman4063]

You held out on the most common issue for last. Well played sir

[@heritagecollectionswest9953]

And thanks to you I fast forwarded all the way to the end! Thank you sir! Well played!! :)

[@teikodesu]

Great content. You have no idea how a short practical tutorial video can also save someone’s life sometimes.

[@SkyManagement]

Thank you for the support :)

[@NikoMalekMusic]

I’ve had all these problems within one year. Never knew blinds were so janky. Next time, I’m getting curtains.

[@SkyManagement]

Haha. Yeah, curtains are simpler for sure.

[@briinelson298]

The 📎 worked. Thank you!

[@sooofunny37]

I hate these shitty blinds the apt makes me use

[@carlel121]

Yeah I moved in and each day one slat falls down I will replace it with curtains period!

[@CaptnBeeBop]

Greedy f-ing companies MAKE them like that so you’ll spend more money replacing them. When that happens never replace them with a like kind, like you said switch to curtains or something

[@zo3j]

Thank you! This is probably one of the best vertical blinds repair video on KZbin - simple and to the point!

[@zoidmo3388]

My love / hate relationship with verticals & you nailed all the fixes! Thank you so much !

[@suet.9299]

I often have problems with our window blind slat gets break. Your video will definitely will help me. Awesome!! Thanks a lot for sharing these tips.

[@angeljoy3325]

Thank you for clear directions to replace teeth so it turns with the rest of the blind. Saved me major replacement dollars. Blessings!!!

[@armandoc964]

Thank you for an awesome video. I learned several things in this video that I did not know before. After watching this video I repaired my vertical blind. The paper clip was the one that did it for me. Thank you again for the video.

[@robsdad27]

Terrific video that solved several problems and made it easy. Thank you for a great tutorial.

[@canadianman07]

Thank you for the last tutorial with the slit breaking on the blind!!

[@AnEbonyAmazon]

Thank you! This is the best instructions regarding the gears on KZbin!

[@Love_maui_2017]

I’ve been living in a brand new apartment complex for six months and even the maintenance man didn’t know how to fix blind issue where was off one gear. Thank you so much. Everything looks aesthetically pleasing now.

[@azzie4437]

My problem is the swizzle stick doesnt turn, Im going to see if its the gear like on the carrier just popped out. Thanks for showing me how to check for it.

[@michellemurrell2305]

This was very helpful in a pinch. Thank you so much!

[@K.T-]

Wow! So good! You answered and showed everything that I was needing to know about those darn blinds. Thank you

[@nirmalanraviraj4229]

Thanks Buddy! Couple of my slats came off and I used your paper clip technique and it worked 👍🏼

[@bobmartin6162]

Ross, thanks so much. You did a very good job of explaining the fix I needed!

[@user-sn4mu6il1o]

Perfect easy fix for my stuck slats and a lot of other good info about vertical blinds. Thank you!

[@SkyManagement]

No problem!

[@nikkiwolf22]

The link to this video should be posted next to every set of vertical blinds ever, haha. Thank you so much!

[@thearkworkshop1171]

Awesome. Big thumbs up. I had the one blind that spun loosely. Followed your instructions and IT WORKED! I took an up-close picture of the connection area/plastic hardware so that I could better assess how to reinsert everything. Your instructions were great. I would never have figured out how to do this. Thanks.

[@SkyManagement]

Awesome! I love hearing the success stories. Thanks for supporting our channel :)

[@Closereveryday]

This just saved me money!! I just bought new ones and since my door locks in the middle my son broke the gear after only a week of them hanging. This was why I bought new ones😂 thought because of that little piece I was going to again. Thank you thank you so very much!!!

[@vinayakmalik_]

One of the best video about the vertical blinds thanks

[@EJA5389]

Great video! Been doing apt maintenance for awhile now! Still learning something new everyday! Even as simple as this lol thank you!

[@SkyManagement]

Glad we could help!

[@chuckswaim]

Thanks Ross! The tape and paper clip fix was really helpful! 😊👍✨

[@sandytesch2029]

This video is so helpful to learn what to look for to make a repair. Thank you.

[@johnzajac9849]

Just 'clicked' one of the askew vertical panels to the right position. Great tip!

[@Vaanyas_outlet]

Thanks a lot. This was what I was looking for. Fixed my blinds easily.❤

[@moxeev]

Omg that paper clip tip is brilliant!

[@nousername5103]

I fought with that little gear piece for well over an hour trying to get it back in its hole. After watching your video, I realized I had been trying to put it in wrong. Thanks for the info

[@iselacamacho8549]

Thank I so much for the video I just fixed the slat in my blinds that was turning around.

[@nishantmishra2588]

Dec-24 @London- just wanted to say thank you very much. You saved my 20 £

[@andrewxuan8005]

Very nice! Feel good that I saved money and the environment. Kudos to KZbinrs like YOU…

[@SkyManagement]

Awe, thanks! We are always happy to help.

[@jimmyqq]

The first one is exactly my problem, thanks for the instruction!

[@SkyManagement]

No problem! Glad we could help :)

[@shitishapope6727]

Thank you for these tips rental company will not come fix my blinds says its "MY RESPONSIBILITY" . I disagree with them but thank you hopefully this will fix the problem

[@danielgokie3646]

Paper clip worked like a charm. Thank you

[@JoeSaidso]

Great video. Big help with fixing ours.

[@bc4133]

Fixed my issue in 51 seconds. Thank you.

[@RTait2]

You were exactly right the first video you showed was my problem. Thank you

[@danielyang5033]

Thank you for video clip it’s awesome help me to fix my vertical blinds

[@paulgilligan8932]

I had the first problem with the blind that would not settle with the rest because it was facing the wrong way by 90 degrees. It took a bit of courage to grab the mechanism to twist it back to the same as all the other carriers, but I swallowed hard and twisted. A loud click followed, and the job was done. Many, many thanks for a super video.😀

[@vanessathompson5862]

I have the same problem and its not budging argh!!!

[@RickMeza]

Very useful video. Thanks man!

[@kurtd.9187]

Great video quality and to the point. I just fixed mine in 5 minutes! I wish you had a link so I could send a few dollars. I’ve seen that on other videos and have sent $ as a thank you for saving me time and cash. 👍👍

[@Mellie726]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@linda9143]

Thank you you saved me so much frustration.

[@stefanogawrysiak8424]

Thank you! I'm a master at this now I help people all the time I had one that was off clicks so I loosened it to when it would be open and started clicking them all evenly until theu were perpendicular it was 2 clicks on each and then I twisted it and it was like it was brand new I like these alot especially mine it's in my master bed room I have a deck off the bedroom and it used all the time so when the blinds don't work it's a big hassle. Thank you very much!

[@tmbbiff]

OMG I just fixed my blind! Thank you!!!

[@ABHINAVKUMAR-vh3ln]

I m here for my broken blind thank you, god bless you

[@donnarichardson3940]

Thank you. Your video was very helpful.

[@punkieslove1]

Thank you! The paper clip helped! 😊

[@avinashsondhi3604]

Though the quick fix with a paper clip was a great video and I did fix it temporarily

[@vickilowe67]

Wow thank you I've fixed my blinde been driving me mad for months. 😊😊

[@shellyelle6852]

Very useful content, to the point. Thank you.

[@SkyManagement]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SandraB.-ip6ng]

This guy amazing at explaining

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

thank you. I just moved into an apartment and I have all three of those problems. the day I moved in maintenance came in and said they fixed them all but they're all still having the same problem

[@scarlettr.4076]

Thank you! that's genius, I hope it works.

[@Dizzycoo]

Fantastic thank you my blind was sticking.

[@DiarlaAmaral]

Well I have tried to concentrate on the subject :)) Tks a million!

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

I did that a very old vertical blinder I am currently renting and it snapped and broke down since the plastic is old. It was funny to me. 😂

[@user-ls4xr7cq8q]

That was awesome that was fast to fix thank you

[@harrynickel8691]

Thanks. Awesome information. I had one vane which didn’t turn for more than a year. Viewed your video and now it works. SMH

[@elsaferraro1046]

thank you so much for your video. I had no idea it was that easy, I almost bought new blinds. 🙂

[@SkyManagement]

Glad I could help!

[@ridhasuraifi5902]

Thank you so much!

[@katcan9728]

Thank you for this video!

[@SkyManagement]

No problem! Glad we could help :)

[@michellealfinez5158]

Thank U very much for this, not everyone can afford to buy new

[@oceanwealthmoney]

Thank you, awesome.!

[@ZainaDancer]

Thanks for this!!! I hate rhose rebellious, renegade vanes!!! And, for the ones that tear like that last one you showed, I just cut it straight across underneath the hole, then make a new hole and snap it back in. It's a little shorter than the others, but it's not that big a deal!

[@AndyRodriguez]

Wow - thank you.

[@Miami_boi305]

Thanks, great video! Now if only, you could show me how to keep my toddler from pulling them down after i fix them with the paper clip trick. 🤔 Maybe i should try heavy duty staples

[@mauriciocoronel-banda7243]

Thanks so much!!

[@marknielson332]

Nice, simple, informative vid. Thank you. You mention a link to buy slats but I can’t find it. Can you please provide that link?

[@davepatrick7325]

Brilliant many thanks

[@shelley7224]

Great video!!! Easy to follow and to the point😊 But my metal rod is not attached at one end. Is there a way to fix this? I tried gluing but duh it won't turn. Thanks for your help🙂

[@chrysoa5343]

Thank you

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

Thank you!

[@tomjones2348]

Well done! Thank you.

[@SkyManagement]

Our pleasure!

[@whirledpeas5644]

Thanks so much for this instructional video. I heard there is a repair kit for the broken ones rather than doing the paper clip, do you know where I can buy it? But even the paper clip repair is a blessing as well as the other tips.

[@peterrock4733]

4:56 was helpful, thanks!

[@josuej7069]

Question what of the rotator won’t rotate the blinds how do i fix that?

[@princessmaca510]

Did you ever figure it out ? Thats whats wrong with mines

[@Vauthry]

I can here for this as well

[@WonderfulPresent]

Same

[@scyth3443]

Same

[@royalblueblood]

Obviously the gear is missing above the rod clip

[@irmaheredia5945]

Thanks!

[@alfonsosoriano171]

Excellent.

[@tallyho53]

Thanks for your clear repair instructions, very helpful. I have 2 sets of these blinds installed on sliding glass doors in a short term rental. The downstairs set operates well, no problems. The set on the main floor are used frequently, and are often damaged by renters unfamiliar with operating them. Now the problem is that the white cord used to slide the panels open and closed is jammed, so will not move. I am able to manually slide the panels open. Is there a way to fix this cord?

[@SkyManagement]

It’s possible that if you take apart the gear part where the cord goes that you could get it going again. But, to be honest, We got rid of all of the corded ones at our rentals. Tenants seemed to struggle with them more.

[@prestonpresley6885]

Thanks.

[@mario17-t34]

Thanks much SKy !!! Do expect any click while inserting this flat part like @2.58. Looks like it's missing in my case

[@blastofo]

amazon sells special super sticky clear stickers to fix the slats hole issue, which should hold up pretty well, and are less than $10. gonna give em a shot.

[@peggydid]

Awesome!

[@joshuagalneda5333]

You are awesome !!!!

[@Omar-on804]

Great content

[@SkyManagement]

Thank you 😊

[@Santiago372]

Excellent video! I have the clips who hold the blind broken, do you know where can i buy it?

[@TheSirnoise]

Thank you.

[@SkyManagement]

Happy to help!

[@alexandreagalvan3786]

Super helpful

[@SkyManagement]

Thanks for watching :)

[@noelduggan72]

One Click Out, Spot On, Thanks!!! - 👍

[@elizabethinsaurralde8037]

Great! Thank you. But the whole blinds won’t turn? Any idea on how to solve it?

[@src5769]

Could you put up a different link to the individual replacement blinds since your link is unavailable? Thanks for letting us know that we don't have to replace the whole set. Big savings!

[@James29-g4h]

Awesome

[@rabeenakhan1299]

Nice video, I have vertical blinds on my sliding doors entering outdoor porch but when opens it all pulls on one side when opening, how do I fix or change that??

[@epoulos108]

Can’t believe no one commented on your muscles, your video was great too. Hmmm. I have the first issue like others. I tried to turn it all the way to the left it moved somewhat but not enough to make a big difference- it actually seemed to move back. Is there a trick to this? Maybe I have to push up or down. Scared I’ll break it!

[@williamshawhan7328]

Very helpful. Where can i find the replacement parts for this?

[@user-wn5ld9ny1i]

Good video except my vertical blinds are stuck closed and was hoping a fix would be in it :(

[@ericjamieson4388]

what about when the rotating poll doesn't turn the blinds anymore? if that makes sense..

[@JennzOrs]

I have old blinds where it's just a solid piece where the stem is held, and I can't find ANY videos on how to replace it. The closest I found they said to just "force it out", well, the stem broke and now I have the base stuck inside and can't get it out. I'm renting, so the last thing I want to do it replace the gd things