Product Reference
Scroll down for a very incomplete list of some of the repairs we do.
(See sub menu item above for a list of some of the things we no longer repair.)
Restring Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Shade
(often called "Duette")
(often called "Duette")
This is a honeycomb shade with a standard cord lock.
There are many different "lifting systems" available with honeycomb shades but this is the most common.
Notice the smaller cords coming out of the lock.
One of the cords is broken in this photo.
The smaller cords eventually connect to a larger cord or sometimes just have a tassel attached at the end. The cords get longer as you pull the shade up.
Restring Graber Crystalpleat Shade
(also branded as Bali)
(also branded as Bali)
Here's another honeycomb type shade that we frequently see. This shade also has a broken string.
This is a Graber branded shade and it is the "Crystalpleat" model with a standard cord lock. This variety of shade uses a slightly thicker cord and the cords are usually color matched to the fabric.
This is also an example of an obsolete version where replacement parts are difficult to obtain.
You can expect to pay a slight premium if your shade needs additional parts replaced.
Restring Levolor Cordless Shade
(also branded as Kirsch)
(also branded as Kirsch)
Yet another honeycomb shade, but this one has an alternate lifting system. This one is called a "cordless" shade because there are no cords to pull. You just grab hold of the bottomrail and move it to the height you want.
You never have to restring a cordless shade, right? WRONG!
They call it cordless but it does have some internal cords (or ribbons in this case). The ribbons can wear out over time so we put new ribbons in and re-condition the spring motor so it does it's job better. Sometimes the cord guides need to be aligned, repaired or replaced.
Expect to pay quite a bit more for this repair.
($60 - $90 is typical for this system.)
Duette UltraGlide shade
(photo is of 1st generation)
(photo is of 1st generation)
This shade had a cord spooling problem. You could not see the cause of the problem without taking the shade apart and exposing the mechanics inside the headrail.
If you have this type of blind you are smart and/or lucky as it is a very dependable mechanism.
Unfortunately, the mechanism does occasionally fail - and when it does, it adds to the cost of the repair.
Plan on $80 or more if your repair requires a new UltraGlide mechanism.
Top Down - Bottom Up Shade
If you see a cord and cord lock coming out of both ends of your shade headrail then you are the lucky owner of a Top-Down / Bottom-Up shade!
Extra versatility! (And extra cords to deal with.)
These start at $60 and go up from there.
Replace Cord Loop
(and / or clutch system)
(and / or clutch system)
There are quite a few different types of shades that run up and down using a continuous cord loop or beaded chain loop.
These loops will eventually wear out and / or break.
Sometimes the loops wear out because the clutch they turn is wearing out too. We can check the clutch to make sure it is working correctly and replace the loop as needed.
We usually charge about $40 to $60 to replace a cord loop. About $25 more to also replace the clutch.
Some of the loop operated shades also have internal cords that may be in need of replacement. This is a separate repair from the loop replacement.
Restring Wood Blind or Faux Wood
(and miniblinds - often called "Venetian")
(and miniblinds - often called "Venetian")
One of the most common repairs we do is to put new lift cord in wood blinds and faux woods (and metal miniblinds).
This repair starts at $40 and goes up in price as the blinds get wider.
Sometimes the ladder cords become worn or broken. The ladder cords are not part of a standard restring but they can also be replaced for an additional charge.
Replace Tilt Mechanism
(Wood Blinds and Mini Blinds)
(Wood Blinds and Mini Blinds)
The tilt mechanisms simply wear out and can usually be replaced. Often, we are able to replace the mechanisms with an improved version of the part. (Expect to pay about $40-60 for us to replace a tilt mechanism.)
The tilt wands wear out and break as well. We stock a few sizes and colors in the event that yours needs to be replaced.
Sometimes when you have trouble tilting the blinds it ISN'T the tilter at all - but instead, you may have other broken parts inside the headrail of the blind. Some of these parts are much more labor intensive to replace so be prepared to pay closer to $80 or even $100 for those repairs.
See next item.
Replace Barrels / Cradles
(in horizontal - slatted blinds)
(in horizontal - slatted blinds)
Some of the plastic components inside the headrail of a blind can break down over time. When they do wear out or crack it can cause strange operational behavior but it isn't always obvious why.
Broken barrels will cause tilting problems and broken cradles will usually make the blind difficult to raise and lower and then one or more of the cords will shred.
Some of these parts are very labor intensive to replace so be prepared to pay closer to $80 or even $100 for those repairs.
This blind may or may not be repairable at this point.
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