2" Blinds Won't Tilt Open or Close? Here's a Fix.

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  • Опубліковано 7 січ 2025

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  • @SomethingAzn
    @SomethingAzn Рік тому +37

    8 years and this video’s still helping people! Thank you, I thought my blinds were nailed in but look like they’re easy to take down

  • @ER-vl1gn
    @ER-vl1gn 19 днів тому +3

    Here in December 2024 to say thanks for posting this. Blind was stuck for weeks but fixed in minutes with this.

  • @patbenson2602
    @patbenson2602 7 років тому +230

    Thank you SO much! Excellent instructions and video. My husband has Alzheimer's but wants to do all the things he used to do. Since I know how important it is for him to feel useful, I'm learning to undo what he has "fixed" when I can find some time alone.

  • @clocksun
    @clocksun 8 років тому +48

    Right on the money! Mine had been stuck for 2 yrs. After watching this, fixed them in 5 mins.

  • @muslimmedic
    @muslimmedic 4 роки тому +16

    Our blinds were broken for almost a year but then we found your video. It was an easy and cost free fix. Thanks so much! You saved the day!

  • @kathiemccollough511
    @kathiemccollough511 5 років тому +13

    I realize this video is 4 years old, but thought you would like to know that in 2019, you just saved Thanksgiving dinner for 2 little old ladies! Thanks, Chris!!

  • @arunaibrahim1571
    @arunaibrahim1571 8 років тому +164

    Thank you soooooo much....I just fixed my blinds after waiting 4 months for my husband to fix it.

    • @dawnnbehrensvega
      @dawnnbehrensvega 7 років тому

      Aruna Ibrahim how do you get the top piece back on again?

    • @colinleonard1890
      @colinleonard1890 6 років тому +9

      Your husband, no doubt, believed that he needed a round to-it in order to fix the blinds, and they are always on back order. :-)

    • @joerotter2873
      @joerotter2873 6 років тому +7

      @@ericahmed8831 He must be hitting it right ,cause I couldn't get away with that shit

    • @mihaelaepure424
      @mihaelaepure424 2 місяці тому

      My husband doesn't know to do nothing in house. I was lucky to see this video 😂

  • @dooha333
    @dooha333 2 роки тому +9

    Probably the most straightforward tutorial on youtube PERIOD

  • @NicoleValdez-w2l
    @NicoleValdez-w2l 19 днів тому

    Thank you! I'm moving out of a rental and almost spent $80 to fix our blinds, plus the the stress of going to the store around Christmas. I can't thank you enough.

  • @clintcollins5761
    @clintcollins5761 2 роки тому +6

    We bought our house a year and a half ago. About a year ago this happened with several of the blinds in our house. I'm usually intimidated by even the smallest home projects but lately have felt motivated to go out and try to find instructions on how to fix things. I can't believe it's this easy and I've put it off this long. I just saw this video this morning at work and now I can't wait to get home and get to fixing! Thanks!

    • @normalevin5182
      @normalevin5182 2 роки тому +3

      Saw your comment and just had to reply. With UA-cam things that I never thought I could fix I have fixed at 70. Its wonderful.

  • @MikeyG1212121
    @MikeyG1212121 3 місяці тому +1

    Man....video is old....but timeless!!!! You made me look like a hero in the eyes of my wife!!!! Thanks so much!. Mine were a little different and a little different issue, but watching you so easily take that blind down gave me the courage to take a chance and ended up saving a few hundred bucks!

  • @Rene98x
    @Rene98x Рік тому

    Fixed my apartments blinds in about 15 minutes with the help of this video. Mine must have never been touched because the metal piece was realllly hard to pull off. I ended up not forcing it, just using tweezers and feeding the thread through to get some room to fish the line back onto the roller. I even wiped out the dust it collected and they’re back to normal!! Thank you!!!

  • @rafaelnadal1851
    @rafaelnadal1851 3 роки тому +4

    Absolute legend! Managed to fix my blinds which were 'broken' for years, in just a few minutes. My problem was the rod running through all the components wasn't reaching the wheel, so as the wheel moved the other components and the blinds wouldn't. I'd never have even thought it was possible to open them up and fix it myself if it weren't for you!

  • @paulinecollins2145
    @paulinecollins2145 2 роки тому

    I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this. A 20 minute job saved me $125! Thank you!

  • @jameskoteles1805
    @jameskoteles1805 8 років тому +21

    WOW! I knew this was fixable, just didn't know how! Well shot, easy to see all the necessary parts! Now when I open and close the blinds, I will make sure both ends of the cord are taut and pull slowly, and I bet this will prevent it from happening again.
    Thanks, Chris!

    • @ChrisMcDowellDIY
      @ChrisMcDowellDIY  8 років тому +4

      Sure thing! Thanks for your comment and I'm glad it was helpful. I basically just tried to make the video I wished I would have been able to find before I started.

    • @dustersinternational
      @dustersinternational 2 роки тому

      Anymore tangles?

  • @JessBlake2
    @JessBlake2 2 роки тому +2

    Good visual, right amount of verbal instructions, good pace. Excellent video.

  • @kbkb3358
    @kbkb3358 4 роки тому +1

    My two young boys watched your video and fixed two of our blinds in our house. Great video

  • @dather1pinellas
    @dather1pinellas 2 роки тому

    THAAANNNKKKK YOU!!!! I have been trying to fix my wood blinds for months and was almost resigned to just getting new blinds, but they were so expensive! I found this video and fixed both of my bedroom blinds that would not open and close correctly. I had to just put them up or down, that was my choice. But now I am so very happy that you took your time to post this video! Excellent!

  • @euboid
    @euboid 2 місяці тому +1

    THANK YOU!!!! Blinds have been stuck for months but this helped me fix it!

  • @foldalong
    @foldalong 2 роки тому +7

    You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you for your logical, step-by-step instructions with perfect photography, too! I repaired my blinds instantly.

  • @Kindred192
    @Kindred192 2 роки тому

    This was the first thing that came up on Google when I was looking for a way to fix my stuck blinds.
    THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS

  • @tiffanyf9619
    @tiffanyf9619 2 роки тому

    This was by far the easiest diy I have ever done. Also it took about the same time as the video. Wish I saw this a few years ago so we could have been using the blinds. Thank you for the video.

  • @McCarneyPT
    @McCarneyPT 2 роки тому +1

    This video just keeps on giving. Perfect explanation and I fixed the blinds in my kids' room in 5 mins. Thank you!

  • @sherrylandau6657
    @sherrylandau6657 9 місяців тому

    GREAT instructions. I didn't think I could do it. I thought I'd break it. But your instructions were spot on and I was able to fix my blinds myself. I'm so happy! Thank you!!!!!!

  • @diivianomenescio6210
    @diivianomenescio6210 3 роки тому

    Renting an expensive but falling-apart house that has crap blinds. Found your video after a year of putting up with it and voila, fixed without having to further trouble the owners! Thank you for your video!

  • @gyro_9600
    @gyro_9600 Рік тому

    Well done,sir. Your video helped me fix my curtains right before the realtor came to take photos. Thanks a bunch.

  • @clairemoore9012
    @clairemoore9012 16 днів тому

    ❤ so glad I came across this video of yours, like everyone else says it may be older but it's still saving! It's December the 23rd 2024 🥰🥰🙏🙏My mom's only opens one way and has been driving all of us nuts so I'm going to try to fix it myself LOL. Thanks a lot!

  • @johnsteward2762
    @johnsteward2762 4 роки тому +4

    Guy!!!! Your video was PERFECT!! Saved me from ripping these things off the wall.

  • @2094Ryan
    @2094Ryan 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks mate, just fixed mine after watching this

  • @sharonrigby8681
    @sharonrigby8681 8 років тому +10

    My husband fixed our blind in 30 seconds after following your advice. Thank you! You're the man ! he said :)

  • @morgangiannini272
    @morgangiannini272 2 роки тому +1

    We bought our house last March, we have these same blinds! They worked when we first moved in and then started getting stuck. I found this video and this was literally the exact problem we had and reason they were getting stuck! I was able to follow along to this video and fix it in minutes! THANK YOU!!! 🙌🏻

  • @DavenThea
    @DavenThea 3 роки тому

    Chris, I see that this was posted a few years ago, but it was just as relevant for me today. Thank you.

  • @ianbrittain4164
    @ianbrittain4164 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, all of my blinds had begun sticking and I thought I would have to replace them all! Brilliant quick solution to a quite simple issue. Bless.

  • @paulavolio6860
    @paulavolio6860 5 років тому +21

    This 100% solved my problem! Thank you, this is exactly what was wrong with my blinds and your video was just what I needed to see to fix them!

  • @o.g.budnlean3873
    @o.g.budnlean3873 Рік тому

    Great video. Blinds in my son's room where "broken." After watching your video. Took me about 5 minutes, blinds are back to work in perfectly. Thanks!

  • @naganagasundaram5100
    @naganagasundaram5100 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much for the wonderful demonstation with an amazingly clear video..!!!...I just now fixed the stuck venetian blind..
    Please do more for the things need fixing around the house....

  • @Footswalker1977
    @Footswalker1977 4 роки тому

    I'm doing this TODAY!! I have a blind like this that's been driving me crazy for almost 4 years! Thank you.

  • @Godcreatedmj1
    @Godcreatedmj1 6 років тому

    I Succeeded from this video simple hands on instructions! Now I am the new handy woman in my neighborhood 😀

  • @nissagideons9674
    @nissagideons9674 4 роки тому +2

    Recently single after being w a General contractor most my life and learning to do things myself. Thank you. Fixed in 1 min flat.

  • @cheriedean6269
    @cheriedean6269 4 роки тому

    My husband has Parkinson’s and can’t do many of the things around the house. He used to fix everything. After watching this video, I fixed my blinds in 5 minutes. Thank you so much for the video.

  • @Galaxy-Yellow
    @Galaxy-Yellow Місяць тому

    Wow, this is exactly what I was looking for!! Fixed my blinds in minutes!!

  • @dylanR11
    @dylanR11 3 роки тому

    I was planning on replacing my blinds this weekend but man this video saved me some money, and I learned how to fix something new! Thank you!!

  • @chantellejohanson1633
    @chantellejohanson1633 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video, it was quick and in depth. The visuals were clear and instructive. If you have a wand instead of cords, like me, just replace the entire mechanism.

  • @manishbhardwaj7318
    @manishbhardwaj7318 8 років тому +3

    Solution was perfect for the problem i was having with my blinds, thanks for the video.
    One comment, while fixing i accidentally moved the rod that connects the three twisters and one of them got misaligned when i put the rod back in, this caused the blinds to not actually turn even when the pulley was moving perfectly. Took some time to figure that out, posting the comment just in case some one else also did the same and was trying to fix it.

    • @cheriedean6269
      @cheriedean6269 4 роки тому

      My husband has Parkinson’s and can no longer do many things around the house. He usually fixes everything. But after watching this video I ( his wife) fixed my blinds in 5 minutes. Thanks so much for this video

  • @PaulaAnn57
    @PaulaAnn57 8 років тому +1

    Bravo dude! This is exactly the video I was looking for. Short and sweet and to the point. I didn't even have to fast forward to skip a bunch of boring talk!! You da bomb! Now I'm gonna go fix my blinds....yay!!!! Blessings to you!

    • @ChrisMcDowellDIY
      @ChrisMcDowellDIY  8 років тому

      Thanks! That was my intention when making it. I couldn't find a good video when I was trying to figure it out and they were all too long, so I thought it would be helpful to make my own. Glad it was helpful!

  • @andreaaraiza7972
    @andreaaraiza7972 4 роки тому +2

    thank you so much! While the string wasn’t my problem, this video helped me locate and deconstruct and construct my blinds very easily!

  • @AussieMaskedOwl
    @AussieMaskedOwl Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this. My problem was a little different, I discovered, but I wouldn't have even been able to get started without this video. As it is, my blinds are now fixed!

  • @beatrice1739
    @beatrice1739 2 роки тому

    I just fixed my Blind folosind your instructions. U just helped me to save 160 euro !! Thanks!!!

  • @orverler
    @orverler Рік тому +1

    Thanks to your video. I’ve managed to fix my blinds. Thanks mate

  • @henryfernandez2533
    @henryfernandez2533 5 років тому +3

    It worked thanks! Got the light back in our living room and you made it super easy, I seen other videos of people cutting strings and I was like: oh hell no lol

  • @lisadearing5960
    @lisadearing5960 Рік тому

    It only took three of us and one argument but we got ours fixed! It’s been broken for 3 months! Thanks for the video…you saved me $50.00 for a new blind. 😁

  • @20dollas
    @20dollas 3 роки тому

    Thank you thank you! Your video is still helping people after all these years!

  • @AnnaAliciaTx
    @AnnaAliciaTx 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Yours was the easiest to understand and shortest. No unnecessary "blah, blah, blah. blah, blah!" Thanks again.

    • @ChrisMcDowellDIY
      @ChrisMcDowellDIY  8 років тому +2

      +LadyBug06445 Thanks! That was my goal to be super quick and to the point. I hate listening to a bunch of talk when I'm trying to learn something.

    • @AnnaAliciaTx
      @AnnaAliciaTx 8 років тому

      +Chris McDowell Right?! Me too.

  • @bensowell9988
    @bensowell9988 Рік тому

    Saved me a bunch of money in apartment fees! You are a true hero of the American republic

  • @gmaik31
    @gmaik31 8 років тому +1

    You just help me big time!!! Two of my blinds got stuck and after I saw your video I fixed it. I feel so badass because I didn't have to wait for my husband to do it for me. 😊💪🏽 thank you!!!

  • @martymccrimmon607
    @martymccrimmon607 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the video - I was able to fix my Bali blind that wouldn't open and close properly using your clear instructions.

  • @khushiimalik
    @khushiimalik 4 роки тому +6

    I thought I messed up so had. They were half stuck on one side and we had to leave them open all night. But because of this took us 5 minutes to fix it. Thanks!!

  • @christopherbrown2300
    @christopherbrown2300 6 років тому

    I have slightly different blind mechanisms, but the basics are the same. Those strings get caught up on everything on the inside! This video helped me cinch it. Thanks!

  • @alysiaburns5094
    @alysiaburns5094 5 років тому +11

    Thank you!!! Now I can watch the hummingbirds again, on my front porch, from my comfy recliner!

  • @tloadholt
    @tloadholt 2 роки тому

    Thank you man! I've been wanting to fix my blinds for months. I woke saying, I'm fixing this today!

  • @karenpace9994
    @karenpace9994 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for posting your video! I wasn’t able to take out the reel, so I used an eyeglass screwdriver to push back the cord that was on top of the reel, and it fell into place!! Thanks again!!!

  • @ericaleal3553
    @ericaleal3553 3 роки тому +1

    I never thought I’d be able to fix my own blinds. This helped me so much! THANK YOU!

  • @jagabish
    @jagabish 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for helping me fix the blinds at home. Very useful video

  • @MarieTCarolan
    @MarieTCarolan 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this, I just fixed my daughters blind with this video, thanks a million

  • @normalevin5182
    @normalevin5182 2 роки тому

    Just fixed the blind in my bathroom following your advice. Thank you.

  • @NurhakKaya
    @NurhakKaya 2 роки тому

    I've just fixed my blinds after watching this video. Thank you.

  • @bwb00u4
    @bwb00u4 4 роки тому +2

    I've been procrastinating on fixing the blinds but I will definitely try this weekend. Looks like an easy fix and my wife will think I just saved the world 🤠

  • @Bostonmbt
    @Bostonmbt 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your DIY video. Really helped me I thought I'd have to replace the entire blind. You saved me a bunch of money. Thank you!

  • @bethrihtar1236
    @bethrihtar1236 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much....fixed some broken blinds! Very easy to see and understand.

  • @BernieSutliff
    @BernieSutliff Рік тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have never taken blinds off my window before. After watching your video, I was able to do that, and fix the strings to now open and close. I used a thin screwdriver to place the string back on the wheel. 🎉🎉🎉

  • @lizzybenson6485
    @lizzybenson6485 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video! I'm so proud of myself for doing it alone lol

  • @teamwhynot22
    @teamwhynot22 3 роки тому

    Your DIY video is awesome. I got it working in less than five minutes. Thank you!!!

  • @fitzy1073
    @fitzy1073 8 років тому

    hey mate. thanks heaps. blinds been faulty for few years. came across your video and fixed it in few minutes. awesome.

  • @Javier78654321
    @Javier78654321 Рік тому

    Thanks man, my rod snapped near the wheel and luckily it was long enough to feed through it and still work on the other wheel. You gave me the insight/knowledge/confidence for this easy fix!

  • @djjobie
    @djjobie Рік тому

    Spot on! Even though I had a different type of blind, This works! You are a legend! Thank you!

  • @PamBarnhill
    @PamBarnhill 8 років тому +3

    Thanks so much! The wheel wouldn't come out of mine ,but I used a crochet hook to unwrap the cord and get it back on track. My husband was impressed with my repair skills.

  • @TimSwast
    @TimSwast 3 роки тому

    Worked great! When I had the blinds down, I also added a little sewing machine oil to some of the joints and it seems to turn a little smoother now.

  • @denisejenks2230
    @denisejenks2230 Рік тому

    Just what I needed to repair brand new blinds! Thank you for this great video

  • @jeanettewilliams63
    @jeanettewilliams63 3 роки тому

    This video was perfect, I repaired 2 blinds today.

  • @newluhu
    @newluhu Рік тому +1

    Hi, suddenly the blind in my bedroom got stuck, i came across your video and voila, i fixed it 😊😊😊😊, tyvm, very useful video.

  • @nope02734
    @nope02734 2 роки тому

    This was such a great help two of my BLINDES were stuck likes this. THANK YOU

  • @leanwoerner3583
    @leanwoerner3583 4 роки тому

    Well done! Took my blinds down to paint, kitten played with the strings and after installing them-didn’t tilt! Your method worked for my Bali blinds. Yes, raise the blinds first as in is too cumbersome with them lowered.

  • @apanchia
    @apanchia 8 років тому +6

    Thank you for this Chris, you rock! I have been so frustrated with this issue in my home and thanks to you, I was able to resolve it in a flash. Much appreciated and thanks for taking the time to show me how its done :).

    • @nope02734
      @nope02734 2 роки тому

      Hehehe chris rock (Chris, you rock!)

  • @Ron.Nelson
    @Ron.Nelson 8 років тому +4

    Chris, great video! Clearly showed just what I needed to see. Fixed my blinds in just a few minutes. Thanks!

  • @mylesbennett7025
    @mylesbennett7025 3 роки тому

    YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER BRO THANK YOU 😂 that little unclick at the beginning saved my apartment from feeling like the bottom of hell yo thank you

  • @bmker5469
    @bmker5469 5 років тому

    Great video...informative and to the point. Others could learn a lot from this guy about length of video.

  • @angellipsbyannhaskin8623
    @angellipsbyannhaskin8623 2 роки тому

    Thank you Chris! This saves me money because I thought I would need to buy new blinds! Great video!😊

  • @tebsthemichaelz
    @tebsthemichaelz 11 місяців тому +1

    Great Dad. Great Man. Thank you! ❤

  • @tonicasale7666
    @tonicasale7666 7 років тому

    Lifesaver! One of the most frustrating things about these blinds is when this happens, which is often, but now I know how to fix it :-)

  • @fj9618
    @fj9618 4 роки тому

    Much thanks Chris for a clear audio/video and DIY education!

  • @debnazario7226
    @debnazario7226 5 років тому

    Oh man. You just saved my freaking day. I have 2 like this and I was hoping I googled the correct wording. Thank you Thank You

  • @natalayjones
    @natalayjones 7 років тому +1

    just fixed my son's blinds using this video. gotta love UA-cam!

  • @EDub513
    @EDub513 4 роки тому +2

    "are you fixing my room?" - adorable! You were also fixing my (office) room, too. Thank you so much for your video help. Saved me time and money.

    • @ChrisMcDowellDIY
      @ChrisMcDowellDIY  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind comment. I‘m glad you found the video helpful!

  • @LisaCurphey
    @LisaCurphey Рік тому

    so glad I found this video - exactly what I needed to fix what I thought was a broken blind - thank you!

  • @angeltradesfx
    @angeltradesfx 3 роки тому

    Why can't all "fix it" videos be this clear! It's so simple, screw waiting for maintenance! I can start fixing a few of them myself tomorrow.

  • @sserubiri
    @sserubiri 2 роки тому

    I've had the issue for almost 3 years. It turned out to be a game for my little boy starting at 18months and was successful at breaking them on 5 windows. A tried once a year ago to fix this issue and failed miserably. 🙂I gave up and was planning on replacing them all. For some reason, I didn't check on youtube and don't know why 🙂. This saved me, all fixed. Natural light is back...

  • @craig.bratcher
    @craig.bratcher 8 років тому +2

    Great video! I wish I would have watched it before I cut my strings. I didn't realize the wheel mechanism came out. LOL.

  • @queenhornet1021
    @queenhornet1021 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! I needed to replace the low profile tilt mechanism. Also, thanks for the tip to slide the blinds out of the bracket.

  • @veelewellen
    @veelewellen Рік тому

    Omg thanks! Lol I had that problem and thought they just broke, so glad I googled it and ran across your video! All fixed 😊

  • @azmusic7145
    @azmusic7145 Рік тому +1

    So Excellent and as good as it gets. thank you