Yes, Window Blinds Can be Repaired!

Love your window blinds but they’ve seen better days? You don’t have to toss them and start over. Blinds can be repaired by experienced craftspeople at window treatment stores in your area.

While it is a dying art, professionals can do just about any window blind repair. Some fixes can be done at your house, but more complex ones require the blinds to be brought to a repair shop. A better shop will come to your house and take the blinds down for your convenience, then bring them back once they are fixed and reinstall them.

The Blinds Repair Process

It can usually be determined over the phone whether the work can be done in your home.

Frequent problems most repair shops should be able to address include:

• a frame pulling out
• damaged slats
• damage cords
• split pleat(s)
• hard-to-open blinds
• broken handles
• cord tensioner troubles
• cord cleat issues
• remote control problems

Ask for a cost estimate to decide whether you want to invest in the repair.

Repair or Replace?

That can be a tricky question. If your blinds are of high value—either real or sentimental—repair is often the way to go. Or, if you really like them and don’t relish the idea of searching for something new you will like as well, that is another good reason to choose repair.

If the problem is small, the cost of repairing it can be less than purchasing new blinds. Especially if you use a service that can make the repair quickly at your home.

On the other hand, if you are ambivalent about the blinds, it might be time to invest in something new. The process can be quick and easy. A reputable window treatment shop can come to your home to help you select something that fits your style and the way you use your space.

Choose Wisely

Before you decide who should do your blind repair, call around. Look at the shops’ websites and reviews. Make sure you are choosing an experienced shop with satisfied customers. If the shop has been in business for decades, it is probably a trustworthy choice.

Ask how long the repair people have been with the shop. If they have long tenure, you can rest assured that a.) they know what they are doing, and b.) the company will be a good partner for your current and future window treatment needs.