The most common reason for slats getting stuck and unable to be lowered or raised is that their cord is trapped in its lock mechanism.

Blinds are stuck. After allowing the pawl to fall, create a space between the pawl and the pin, releasing and lowering the blinds. Give it a small tug to release the lock. They came with the house when it was built.

It’s good to check the pawl since it moves along this track up. If they do you are done. This can quickly be fix and we show you how.

The pawl hangs on two pins running in a. Window blind mechanisms often pinch the cords and prevent you from lowering them. If your blinds refuse to come down give a gentle tug on the cords to help loosen the blinds and then lower them.

To release it, raise the cord until it’s level with the. First, open the slats completely and make sure you do not raise or lower the coverings when. Once you remove the end caps you will find two steel pieces.

Draw it upward until it is level with the head rail (metal bar along the top that holds up the blinds). Steve shows how to do a fix quick on a vertical blind. The blinds in the video are 2 faux wooden blinds that have the pull cord to tilt them open and closed.

Should this not work, continue with the. This day he was called out to an apartment building in hollywood, that was originally completed by th. Next, push the pin in to disengage the cords.