Blinds Turning Rod Broke

Replacement piece is easy to install.

Blinds turning rod broke.

Simply space the wand over the blind hook to open and close the blinds as needed. 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. Confirm that the tilter mechanism is completely set into the headrail of the blinds.

Spray a small amount of lubricant where the rod is connected to the blinds. If the cords are not broken you do not have to remove the blind. 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. If so use some needle nose pliers to pull it off the rod.

Then turn the tilter shaft until the flat portion of the rod lines up with the flat portion inside the tilter. The stem on the outside of the tilt mechanism has broken off. Not sure what size to buy. Wand control also provides added child safety.

The universal replacement wand works with most 1 in. Replace the tilter and push it down until it snaps back into place. This may help the rod rotate properly. This may bind the tilt rod from turning.

Spray a very small amount while turning the rod. The tape roll drum must be centered in the tape roll support cradle in order to turn freely. If turning the wand does not tilt the slats that indicates that the gear in the tilt mechanism is broken. Push the rod back through the tilter and replace cap brace.

Back to top restringing a blind. Make sure that the tape roll drum is properly set in the tape roll support cradle. Make sure that the tilt rod is not bent. Slide the metal rod out of the tilter control.

You can also spray some on the roller on the other end of the blinds and in the track itself. Spraying with lubricant will loosen and lubricate the turning mechanism and open the blinds. Pick up a lubricant spray meant to be used on household items like wd 40. You may need to remove the small c clamps that keep the rod from slipping or moving out of the tilt control.