How to Fix Rolling Blinds

Rolling blinds, better known as roller shades, are an economical and fashionable way to add style, color and texture to any room. They offer convenient light filtering in a modern, durable design. Roller shades are available in a wide variety of colors, textures and opacities to give you better control over the way light is filtered into your home. Two common problems that people often encounter with roller shades are the tightening and loosening of the springs in the shades. Roller shades are typically inexpensive and can be easily replaced, but why do that if you don't have to.

Instructions

Tighten spring tension

1. Pull the shade down halfway.

2. Lift the roller shade from the brackets.

3. Use your hands to roll up the shade.

4. Put the roller shade back into the brackets. If the tension is still not tight enough, repeat these steps.

Loosen spring tension

1. Roll up the shade completely.

2. Lift the roller shade from the brackets.

3. Use your hands to unroll the shade halfway.

4. Put the roller shade back into the brackets. If the tension is still not loose enough, repeat these steps.

References

• Repairing Roller Shades
• Fixing Window Shades