The tape roll drum must be centered in the tape roll support cradle in order to turn freely.
Blinds turning rod broke.
Slide the metal rod out of the tilter control.
Spray a very small amount while turning the rod.
This may bind the tilt rod from turning.
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This may help the rod rotate properly.
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.
If the cords are not broken you do not have to remove the blind.
The stem on the outside of the tilt mechanism has broken off.
Wand control also provides added child safety.
Pick up a lubricant spray meant to be used on household items like wd 40.
You can also spray some on the roller on the other end of the blinds and in the track itself.
If turning the wand does not tilt the slats that indicates that the gear in the tilt mechanism is broken.
Make sure that the tilt rod is not bent.
If either of these has occurred the tilt mechanism in the blind will need to be replaced with a new one.
The universal replacement wand works with most 1 in.
Vinyl and aluminum blinds.
Replace the tilter and push it down until it snaps back into place.
Spraying with lubricant will loosen and lubricate the turning mechanism and open the blinds.
Confirm that the tilter mechanism is completely set into the headrail of the blinds.
Spray a small amount of lubricant where the rod is connected to the blinds.
Simply space the wand over the blind hook to open and close the blinds as needed.
Make sure that the tape roll drum is properly set in the tape roll support cradle.
If so use some needle nose pliers to pull it off the rod.
Back to top restringing a blind.
Push the rod back through the tilter and replace cap brace.
Once you finish spraying turn the twist rod back and forth and pull the string to make sure everything has freed up.
How to replace the broken wand control on blinds.
If blinds won t rotate because the rod is not rotating it may just need some lubrication.