If the shade won’t stay up, the spring is too loose. Pull the shade down enough to turn the roller a few times; if it’s extremely loose, pull it down about halfway. Lift the flat-pin end of the roller out of its bracket. Then roll the shade up by hand, keeping it tightly rolled.
How does a roller shade work?
Roller shades are designed around a hollow tube, which the fabric rolls around. Pull down on the shade and a ratchet in the tube locks them in place. Inside this tube is a spring you can adjust to create proper tension.
What is a spring roller shade?
Spring roller shades are offered in a wide variety of light filtering, room darkening, and blackout materials. Roller Shade Fabric Options. Accessories. We stock all shade accessories including ring pulls, tassel pulls, and plastic grips.
How do you fix shades that won’t go down?
Remove the blinds by taking the headrail out of the brackets. Take a screw driver and press the pawl down in the track in which it travels. Insert the blinds back into the brackets and try lowering the blinds again with the lift cord.
Why won’t my roller blind pull down?
If your blinds aren’t cooperating, it’s likely down to an issue with the ratchet. Take the blind off the bracket and roll the fabric all the way up. When the ratchet is exposed, use a toothpick to remove any build up of dust, fluff or dirt that may be causing the ratchet to malfunction.
