Venetian Blind Cord Lock Stuck

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Venetian blind cord lock stuck.

Tilt cord is simply threaded over pulley and out again. Kirsch cord lock ball insert. The blind won t stay up when locked in place. If it locks the problem lies with the cord.

The pawl moves up and down along a slotted track to lock or release the cord and lower the blinds. If this does not work the pawl must be released follow these easy steps. The cords generally two to three thread over a pin and beneath the pawl a small metal roller with teeth to grab the cord inside the lock mechanism in the head rail. Locate the cord lock mechanism in the headrail the lift cords run through this.

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. This is usually caused by a failed cord lock or crushed cord. Using a flat head be careful to avoid contact with the cording screwdriver turn the screwdriver perpendicular to the headrail. Sometimes the cord can become lopsided or tilted after extensive use and affect how the blind functions.

Remove the blinds by taking the headrail out of the brackets. To release the blinds tug the lift cords to the side pulling towards the center of the blinds. Tug on the cords. Rubber ball used in some styles of kirsch cord locks for cellular and pleated shades and wood blinds.

Over time you may find that your blinds are stuck or damaged and need to be fixed. You will see a pin. If you can t open your blinds check the cord lock to see if it s jammed or should be replaced. It s important to have properly working cords on a venetian blind.

To determine if the problem lies with the lock or the cord do this. Unit price per. When the pawl locks in place you can t lower the blinds. Push the pin to disengage the cords.

Use these directions to replace a tilted cord. You can purchase replacement cords for your blinds from companies over the internet or at your local hardware or building supply store. Sometimes a pull cord for a blind gets stuck needing repair or breaks requiring replacement. Untie or cut off knots at ends of tilt cord and remove pulls.

Levolor venetian blind double cord lock found in older style 2 metal slat blinds.