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Unsightly cuts and broken cords are the most common problems that can occur during the everyday use of roller blinds. You don't have to replace them right away or call in a professional. All you need to do is take a closer look at the mechanism, prepare the right equipment you are sure to have at home and take your time. Find out how to repair a night blind.
Minor repairs of day and night blind at home
Day-night blinds are extremely popular due to the fact that they are made up of horizontal strips of fabric. One of them gives a stronger shading effect and the other a softer one. In this way, the passage of the sun's rays inwards can be regulated as desired. At the same time, it is an effective shield against neighbors.
The construction of roller shutters is designed to be ready for self-assembly. This is why repairing the mechanism or replacing the chain is very easy and you do not need to call in a specialist. You will also find a lot of information in the accompanying instructions from the manufacturer. In fact, if you fix the roller blind yourself, you can easily handle minor repairs as well.
If the material is damaged, rather than the mechanism or cord, you can also try tried and tested home remedies. You can paint the delicate cuts in the material with clear nail varnish, which will prevent further damage. For this, however, you will need to remove the blind from the window frame.
Replacement of thread and mechanism in a day-night blind
If you have experienced a problem with a broken line or a malfunctioning mechanism, you can deal with it yourself.
In the first case, it is necessary to check the fixing. Most often, the line is attached to the top fixing, regardless of whether the roller blind has a cassette or not. At the bottom, on the other hand, there is a fastening which is responsible for the pulling force. Through this, the whole is responsible for guiding the fabric freely around the window. When you see how the line attachment is arranged, you will know from which side you can pull it out. On the new one, you need to make a knot at the very end. Then, you have to put the line through the eyelet mount. Replacing it is very straightforward, in fact, it's worth taking a closer look at the mount so you know how to route the new line.
How do you repair a day-night blind when you cannot stretch the fabric? You can also do this yourself. In order to repair the mechanism, you need to dismantle the roller blind in such a way that you can reach the individual connecting parts. Here a lot depends on which model you have. In the case of a cassette roller blind, you will need to remove the side covers and dismantle the entire mechanism in order to pull the roller blind out of the roller tube. You will also need to pull out the chain and then thread it onto the new mounting components.
Below you will find instructions on how to repair a day and night blind when the cord breaks. It will also tell you how to put a new, working mechanism back together again.
Replacing the chain in a day-night blind
If you take a closer look at your roller shutter, you will know how it is installed. On the market, you will find both non-invasive and cassette models. However, all of them have a special chain that you can use to guide the fabric along the window. It is possible that this can become damaged. It only takes a firm hand movement or playing with the child for the chain to simply break. This rarely happens with high-quality models, but of course, it is not out of the question. How can I repair a roller blind without calling in a professional?
You have two options to choose from. One is to shorten the existing cord and put on the remainder. If it is quite long, you don't have to worry about adjusting the material. The second option is to replace the chain with a new one.
In the case of the cassette model, it is a good idea to remove it in order to get to the mechanism on which the string action is based. It will be necessary to detach the special covers. The broken chain then needs to be pulled out after the connector has been removed. The next step is to apply the new string and rotate the sprocket so that the two pieces fit together perfectly. It is best to use a screwdriver for this. Once the chain is properly aligned, you need to fasten the connector, and you are done.
How do I repair a day-night blind that is fixed without an invasive cover? If you have a model without a cassette, there is no need to remove the cover. Then replacing the chain is even simpler, as you simply put it on as described above and then fasten the fitting.
Check also:
- Wszystko o regulacji rolet dzień noc
- Advantages and disadvantages of day and night blinds
- Why choose day and night blinds?
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