How to Restring a Vertical Blind Headrail

[@karhukivi]

Excellent video! Unfortunately somebody pulled the old cord all the way through, so the job is a bit more difficult, but your video shows what to do xxx

[@fearfacts755]

Perfect detail explanation. Great job and help to others. 🎉

[@carmeladams9566]

Thank you. Great tutorial. My blind mechanism is slightly different but I still got the general gist of it and was able to fix the string with no difficulties after watching your instructions. Thanks again.

[@davidgalvin3362]

I found this video a simple and clear explanation of the repair. It really helped with the restoration of my parent's ancient vertical blinds.

[@tampabaybutterfly]

Thank you for this. I just restrung my vertical blinds for the first time in 15 years, due to my cats chewing nearly through the string. With your help, it was quick and easy, and I saved a bunch of time & money not having to buy new custom cut blinds.

[@johnr8000]

Brilliant video. I had no idea that type of cord could be joined up with the aid of a cigarette lighter. I packed in smoking many years ago but was delighted to find I still had a working lighter hidden away at the back of a drawer!

[@amy-louisetasker5016]

Perfect thank you. My kitten decided that the string is now a play thing and broke it. Fixed it in 5 minutes.

[@forshmtimkulu4796]

Thank yoy so much , 😊. I wanted to know how to take out the string n I did ❤.

[@secretsquirrel1840]

Perfect! Used a piece of small flexible fence/cage wire to make re-threading tool.

[@boot12345]

Thanks so much for the detailed video! I was able to restring my verticals with this as my guide. The tricks showing how to take down the slats with a credit card, and melt the string together to snake the new string through the guides are very helpful.

[@sanguogo2269]

Thank you! Excellent demo. Very helpful 👍

[@DiarlaAmaral]

Absolutely clear! Thank you s much!!!

[@jgilney]

It really shows how to do the job. Thanks a lot.

[@alicebudlovsky4845]

Thank you so much for posting - was just about to call a repairman ! Works like a charm now!

[@maureenconnelly1100]

Awesome Tutorial!!! Seriously, one of the Best I’ve ever seen!! Thanks for saving me HOURS of Frustrating complications!!

[@kenharrison7034]

Thank you for the posting! The project went very smoothly and is working like new.

[@michaelfalu4590]

Just fixed mine thanks a lot for your help!

[@jameslamev]

Excellent, a great help. Thank you.

[@GeneKagan]

Got home the other day only to find out my kids played with the blinds and broke it. This really helped me to understand what I should do and how to fix it. Awesome job!

[@traceyhall4009]

Thank you I’ve only just brought the blind

[@sesshumaru70]

A pesar de que el video está en inglés y no entender el idioma. Les agradezco porque el video está bien explicado en la práctica que me fue fácil comprender y era justamente lo que andaba buscando para entender el mecanismo de las persianas incluso rompí 2 tabletas por quitarlas como pude sin saber que con una tarjeta te puedes ayudar para retirarlas.

[@kirupakaran127]

Super. Thanks

[@winnmcloughlin1359]

What if the blinds separate in the middle

[@adelabelaid6714]

I have the same problem. No idea what to do

[@fixmyblinds]

We have this video that shows a vertical blind that splits in the middle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5Wron1qZa5sos0

[@winnmcloughlin1359]

@@fixmyblinds watch you video and will give it a try thank you veey much. Winn Mack

[@adnanjaradat6510]

Excellent

[@ricksingo3340]

REALLY GOOD AND INFORMATIVE WELL DONE!!

[@robertwhaley1248]

Beautiful job. Great clarity of images and presentation. Thanks.

[@MrDaiseymay]

A very pro video, clear and precise,BUT, my problem is two broken Gizmo's that the 'Vanes' are attached to. How to replace them, It's a different make, but most of this is the same principle

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Philip - If you send us some pictures of the broken clips, we can let you know if they are replaceable. Our email address is [e-mail].

[@cpd...]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@rknee4647]

Well done, thanks.

[@patronus950]

¡Fantastic! Thank you very much for your video, it help me very much.

[@setnpace]

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@CloudNey]

Thank you

[@wstt4]

Can I restring the blinds so I can have them open either right to left or left to right? So neither side is fixed to the edge? I know I’d need a wand at each end.

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi there, I'm sorry, but there's no way to set a vertical blind to do that. You can purchase a new blind or headrail that operates as a "center stack" that does that.

[@esferundito]

Awsome video!!

[@dyee88]

My levolor vertical blind string broke somewhere in the middle. String pulls on the left side. Where can I buy a replacement nylon/polyester string?

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi there, you can purchase replacement string on our website here: fixmyblinds.com/collections/vertical-blind-lift-cord-string.

[@mosquitofarm]

good vid, very helpful.

[@peterg6344]

Note: this is not ONE set of instruction but many different sets which appear to be one set.This confused me for ages until I realised I only needed the 2nd set.

[@michbearden415]

How do I get the chain that opens/closes the blind back in?

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi there, To get that chain back in, you'll have to disassemble the control end of your blind so that the gear is exposed. If you need any assistance with that, please email us a few pictures of your control end. Our email address is [e-mail].

[@Pingaheimer]

wow cool trick with the lighter, didn't know about that. Will that work on all strings?

[@fixmyblinds]

At will work on strings made from nylon and polyester. If the string is cotton, it will not work.

[@albertdarwin4130]

Andy P 75

[@janicepezzullo4962]

Looking for the cording

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Janice, We sell cord for restringing vertical blinds on our website here: fixmyblinds.com/collections/vertical-blind-lift-cord-string.

[@donnakileen1568]

I did this , but the blinds are about 3-4” shy of closing all the way. Can you help me fix this?

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Donna, We're happy to help troubleshoot this. Would you please send us an email to [e-mail] with some pictures of your vertical blind? Once we know what style of vertical blind you have, we'll be able to help with some specific information.

[@sohailaslammbe]

excellent !!!

[@midnight121190]

At 9:00 is it possible to reverse blinds like this to have them open right, but the cords hang on the left? My mom has hunter douglas blinds like this and it says reversible, but I think it just means you can flip the whole unit around.

[@fixmyblinds]

Some types of vertical blinds are reversible; some are not. It depends on the components inside the rail. There is a metal rod inside the head rail that runs the whole width of the blind. Is that rod in the center of the rail or is it offset? If it's offset, it can not be reversed. If you'd like to email us some pictures of the vertical you're working with, we can give you more information. Our email is [e-mail].

[@lauradurr3081]

How do you change the carriers on this type of blind with string I'm struggling 😭

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Laura, To change the carriers, the entire carrier train will need to come out of the blind. You'll have to remove the blind from the window first and take off the slats. Then, the strings will need to be taken out and the carrier that you're replacing disconnected from the others. Then, the new carrier can be placed in the train. After that's done, you can replace the strings and put the carrier train back into the headrail of the blinds. It's a complicated multi-step process. With replacing carriers, it is sometimes easier to hire a professional or just replace the entire headrail. For new headrails, we recommend www.reslat.com.

[@mrmonirkhanmonir8541]

Hi

[@rickkstir]

If the pull cord is sagging on my blinds do I need to replace it?

[@fixmyblinds]

Is the string broken, Rick? Follow the path of the string until you find where each end is tied off. Perhaps one of the ends became untied. If it's broken, it will need to be replaced. If you need any other assistance, please email us at [e-mail].

[@rickkstir]

@@fixmyblinds Thanks for the reply. They still work. I just notice that they sometimes they tend to sag down to the point they become visible. I guess they need tightening.

[@carmencosme9410]

My blinds open right to to left how to replace the cord.

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi there, You can restring your blinds as this video shows. It works for blinds that open on either side. If you need specific help, please email us at [e-mail].

[@ricardotello3219]

Por favor, en castellano o subtitulado en castellano. Lima, Perú. Gracias

[@macweenie]

Unfortunately my nieces wont or can’t control their kids so both sets of bay window blinds in my moms cabin are totally jacked up. I’m going to try to follow this video to see if I can repair them myself, but they are older and instead of opening in one direction they part in the center of the window and move to both sides. Maybe this is not the right tutorial for me.

[@fixmyblinds]

Hi Eric, That type of vertical blind you're describing is called a Split Draw. We do have a video showing how to restring one of those here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5Wron1qZa5sos0. That may be a bit more helpful. If you run into any questions, let me know!

[@stephenwong6991]

👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@crushedkidney5641]

Thanks my kids broke my blinds, there in the basement now

[@htetaung3183]

I need help pls help

[@fixmyblinds]

Hello; what can I help you with?

[@darcey676]

I’m here in quarantine because I decided I wanted to brake my blinds 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@fixmyblinds]

Do you need help fixing them? Let me know how I can help you.

[@darcey676]

FixMyBlinds don’t worry it’s fine, I just pulled on them and tried to move them and it worked.

[@kannathals8763]

Please speak in tamil.

[@johnrobinson3868]

Thanks. Very helpful