While this may be a little more costly, the job will most likely be done to a higher quality, reducing the likelihood of the same problem recurring in the future. Obtain a service manual from your blinds manufacturer and it should offer detailed information on the process of removing and replacing a motor.Īlternatively, have a professional do the job for you. There are two routes you can take to replacing a broken motor. This could have been caused by a variety of issues such as overuse or circuitry malfunctions. If this is the case, it’s likely that motor has broken in your blinds. “My blinds are plugged in and the batteries in the remote are new – but my blinds still aren’t moving!”

Make sure the blinds are plugged in correctly and try replacing the batteries (or testing the batteries out in a different device if you don’t have spare batteries available). These are the simplest things to check and therefore should be done first. Simply, it could be down to your remote control needing new batteries. When your blinds fail to respond to the remote control, this could be due to a number of issues - but the most likely culprit is the internal electrics.

“I’m pressing the button on the remote but my blinds aren’t moving!” Have no fear, this article is going to help you fix any problems you may face with your electric blinds. However, electric blinds can still accumulate certain problems - and due to the electrical work involved, they can seem a little tricky to fix. Removing the need to apply any physical force to your blinds will generally keep them in better condition. Following the roaring success of our ‘ how to fix common problems with Roman blinds ’ article, the fourth in our fateful series looks at how to recognise, manage and rectify the issues commonly found in electric blinds.Įlectric blinds are the futuristic older brother of the roller blinds while they roll down in a similar fashion, electric blinds use various motorised parts to accomplish the movement without physical input.

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