How to replace a broken chain on your Roller Blind

Michael takes you through the simple steps to replace a broken chain on a roller blind. He takes you through the RB09 series (current iseekblinds chain drive we have been using for the past 5 years), RB08 series (chain drives iseekblinds used prior to 5 years ago) as well as a Double Roller blind chain drive.
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[@DIGGERTREVOR]

Saved mate bought a new blind give it a tug and the chain dropped off LOL couldn't figure out how to get the bugger apart to put it back on you solved my issues . Thanks Aussie here :)

[@BelBel01]

Great video! I fixed my sons blind effortlessly with your help. Thank you.

[@iseekblinds]

Glad it helped!

[@neilbrandon]

Thanks Michael. You just made my day better.. I thought I had broken the chain and broken the blind. All sorted after 2 minutes of watching your video in the UK.

[@iseekblinds]

Glad to help!

[@mygirlfriday2]

Wow, loved your presentation, straight to the point! Great job.

[@iseekblinds]

Thanks Chimene! Glad we could be of help. Have a great day :-)

[@Manuela-ms3ce]

Thank you so much! I have managed to repair my blinds and saved hundreds of pounds thanks to your well explained tutorial. 👏

[@iseekblinds]

Fantastic! We're so glad it helped you.

[@jimthemagician1111]

Awesome video, thanks so much :) Watched loads of videos and none were that helpful - this one with the different types was perfect! Had my new blind chain installed in minutes. Great troubleshooting too!

[@iseekblinds]

Great news! Thanks so much for the feedback Jim!

[@lesszacsuri7984]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. Very clear and very helpful..

[@iseekblinds]

Thanks for letting us know Les! Glad you found it helpful.

[@richardbooth2046]

Thank you so much. Clear, concise and really easy to follow... of only acmeda linked to your channel!! I had the first type of roller and struggled to work out how to fix the chain!

[@iseekblinds]

Glad we could be of help Richard!

[@robertdandrea7279]

Michael, great easy to follow instructions

[@iseekblinds]

Thanks Robert! Really appreciate your kind feedback. Have a great day, ~iSeekBlinds

[@marguerittevonsovitch5962]

Many thanks Michael. I had to replace the chain on a broken Acmeda fixture and your step by step instructions were easy to follow. Mission accomplished!😘👍

[@iseekblinds]

Wonderful news Marguerite! We're so glad we could be of assistance. Thanks so much for letting us know. ~ iSeekBlinds

[@bern-adette1176]

Thanks so much... just moved house and you have made my day as now I can use the blind!! woo hoo!!

[@iseekblinds]

Wonderful Bern-adette! So glad we could be of help :-)

[@SubimalSahaSGD]

Thank you very much! Your video helped me to fix my roller blind. Probably saved me $250 :)

[@iseekblinds]

Excellent! Glad we could help!

[@ChannelAA]

Great explantion. Thanks

[@dcshifty]

Thanks - very clear and helpful

[@lynnewasinski]

Thank you for this - very helpful!

[@iseekblinds]

You're so welcome Lynne! We're glad it was helpful for you. Have a great day, The iSeekBlinds team

[@Aesir5]

You helped me fix 2 roller blinds easy peasy, thanks

[@iseekblinds]

That's great! So glad we could be of help. ~ iSeekBlinds

[@kingofthetrack]

great job thanks.

[@iseekblinds]

Thanks King! Very much appreciated. Look out for new videos on our channel soon!

[@Polyestergirl005]

Thank you! 🎉

[@iseekblinds]

You’re welcome 😊

[@phillipecook3227]

Thank you from Renfrewshire Scotland!

[@iseekblinds]

You're so welcome! So glad we could help, all the way from Australia to Scotland! :-) Have a great day. Cheers, Mike.

[@garethpeak258]

Fantastic help, thankyou!

[@iseekblinds]

You're so welcome!

[@romanhemza5608]

Thanks for help

[@albargain77]

Wish me luck... Knowing me, I'll take mine down and it will be different than the 3 you've shown. Great video

[@iseekblinds]

Hey Alex! Oh good luck, we're sure you'll be just fine. Thanks for the kind feedback too. Have a great day, The iSeekBlinds team

[@d4dolphinify]

thank you Michael. The video helped me so much. :)

[@iseekblinds]

You are so welcome Dianne! Thanks for letting us know. ~iSeekBlinds

[@raphaelrp6657]

Thank you so much

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Raphael, you are so welcome, glad we could help!

[@mazimazi713]

You're amazing! Thanks very for the helpful video.

[@iseekblinds]

Oh thank you! So glad to be of assistance.

[@heliotropezzz333]

All these chain repair videos start with removing the end of the roller blind but what if the roller blind is fixed tightly in an alcove and there's no space to pull it sideways. I'd like to see the process starting from when the roller blind is in situ.

[@ShavinSilva]

Thank you so much! I had the second type of mechanism and it was so hard to find a video that explained how to put the chain in.

[@iseekblinds]

Glad we could be of help Mario! :-)

[@rockandseven57]

Thank you!

[@iseekblinds]

You're welcome!

[@314WESTERN]

Thanks very much , great information. I can't understand how the plastic link snapped in the first place.

[@iseekblinds]

Glad it helped!

[@michaelgalea4386]

Thanks heaps, you are a legend!

[@iseekblinds]

Your are so welcome Michael! Great to hear you found it so helpful! Cheers iseekblinds

[@marlenedoherty7555]

Thankyou really helpful

[@iseekblinds]

You're welcome!

[@jbindemand]

this vid helped. cheers 🇳🇿🙏

[@iseekblinds]

Excellent! Glad we could be of help - Mike.

[@jstipkovic]

Thank you, that saved me so much time.. Really good description. Thanks again

[@iseekblinds]

Thanks for letting us know! I'm so glad it was of help to you. Have a great day ~ Mike

[@ryansantiano5837]

Great video. Very clear and concise. I have the 3rd mechanism, the metail chain snapped. Is there a way to connect it and still use it as normal or do I need to buy a new chain loop? Thanks!

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Ryan! Our apologies for the delayed reply. Please email our team at sales@iseekblinds with your mailing address, and we will post some joiners out for you. It's best to use your existing chain with the chain drive as they will wear together. When you repair the chain, just make sure the joiner is moved to the correct position so it doesn’t interfere with the blind rolling up and down as the joiner will not go through the chain drive. If you have any further queries, please contact our team direct on 1300 664 257 or [e-mail]. Thanks, Mike

[@noeleenfalkner4557]

Thank you got the chain back on but a link in the chain broke do i need a new one Or CAN I FIX THE CHAIN THANKS

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Noeleen So sorry to hear the chain broke! Some chains can be repaired, otherwise you can order new ones from our website here: www.iseekblinds.com.au/shop/category/roller-blind-spare-parts Hope that helps you. Thanks, ~iSeekBlinds

[@carlosspicyweiner1885]

Unfortunately my chain drive didn't look like that. The chain drive had no internal tab and there was a spring barrel that ran the width of the blind. I had to feed the weak old chain out and put the new (hopefully stronger) chain in, before using a joiner to connect the two ends of the chain together.

[@anitawoollard7087]

Great explanation. Unfortunately, still could not wrap the cord into the chain mechanism for my dual roller blind. You made it look easy but it's not!

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Anita, No worries at all, we'd love to try and help. To make this easier and ensure we understand your situation, it would be best if you could give our office a call on 1300 664 257. This way, we can chat to you about your blind mechanism and help you get this sorted. Thanks in advance, Mike.

[@MrDaiseymay]

CAN YOU YOU JOIN UP REPLACEMENT LENGTHS WHERE THE 'BALLS HAVE FALLEN OFF? OR CAN'T YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE JOIN?

[@Chris-tc8sm]

Thanks for your video but chain drive didn’t look like any of the ones yo showed. I had to pinch together the two ends that were on one side of the chain drive which allowed it to come apart so I could fit the new chain in. Unfortunately its still not working 100% as theres a chain joiner and i don't know how to position the chain so the joiner does reach the top of the chain drive before the blind is totally rolled up. So it rolls up 3/4 of the way but that will have to do for now.

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Chris, check out this video @the 2min mark, I show you how to hold the chain drive to position the joining link in the right spot so you blinds will go fully up and down. cheers Mike kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIm5l2iEnrFojsU

[@manuoz3545]

my Chain is cut. how to fix it?

[@mandeephayer1882]

My chain is broken and i use cord clips . But after that blind is not opening . How can i connect it if I order the new one

[@iseekblinds]

Thanks for your query. It might be best if you call our office so we can understand your particular situation and give you the best advice. Please give us a call during business hours on 1300 664 257. Thank you & we look forward to helping you.

[@susibrown655]

How do you measure the size for the chain replacement? What does drop size mean?

[@iseekblinds]

Hi @susibrown655, our chains are continuous loop which means there is no joining link. The size that you will see when ordering a chain is from 500mm to 2000mm. This size referred to the drop size of the chain which is measurement from the chain drive to the bottom of the chain. Ideally you want your chain drop to fall between your chest and belly button - this way it is not a safety issue for children - be sure to install a child safety device to secure the chain. Cheers Mike

[@marycooper2348]

Show how I can change to new cord on vertical blinds it's gone black mould cannot get it off

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Mary, Unfortunately we don't manufacture vertical blinds, so we're not sure how best to change the cord on them. Perhaps you could try calling companies that make verticals and ask them? That might be your best bet. Thanks, The iSeekBlinds team

[@BierMeister360]

I have one with a pin like tab where it used the plastics property to return to its original state to lock it in, and It won't squeeze in enough. What can I do

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Jamie, Apologies for the delay in answering your query. Your chain sounds different to ours, but we'd still like to try and assist. If you could give our customer service team a call on 1300 664 257, or email at [e-mail], we'll get some more information from you and try to solve your chain issue. Many thanks, The iSeekBlinds team

[@BierMeister360]

@@iseekblinds all is fine, sorted it out, and found another video

[@iseekblinds]

@@BierMeister360 Great, glad you have it sorted! Thanks for letting us know.

[@calmaxys3114]

can you help me? my blind has no screw or tab so I can't take the assembly apart and can't replace the chain!

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Calmaxys, sorry to hear you're having trouble with your blind. Without knowing exactly where you bought your blind from, it's a little hard for us to provide advice on this platform. You are more than welcome to send photos via email to our customer service team at [e-mail], and they will do their best to assist you. Thanks, iSeekBlinds

[@alanharrison6742]

Excellent presentation, but didn't say how to join the chain.

[@iseekblinds]

Hi Alan Thanks for your comment. To join a broken chain, you will need a joiner. Feel free to email our team at sales@iseekblinds with your request, and they can get some joiners out to you. It's best to use your existing chain with the chain drive as they will wear together. When you repair the chain, just make sure the joiner is moved to the correct position so it doesn’t interfere with the blind rolling up and down as the joiner will not go through the chain drive. If you have any further queries, please contact our team direct on 1300 664 257 or [e-mail]. Thanks, The iSeekBlinds team

[@xr6lad]

Another useless video. Most blinds are stuck up on the window and attached to mounting. You can’t just ‘pull the entire blind off and pull off the end ‘. Why do you ‘experts’ never show how to replace a chain to a blind in situ?

[@iseekblinds]

Hi there, We’re sorry to hear you didn’t find the video helpful. We understand that not all blinds are easy to remove. We do have a video on how to take down a roller blind that might be useful for you. Each blind can be a bit different, but we're always here to help with your DIY projects. Thank you for your feedback, and we’ll work on making our guides even more comprehensive.