In either case it is a simple task to fix the shade so that it works as good as new.
Roman blind cord lock not working.
Usually this is caused by a failed cord lock or crushed lift cord.
Roman shades a popular window treatment for modern homes may fail to raise and lower for one or two reasons.
To troubleshoot the pawl remove your blinds from the window.
This piece is located within the header piece.
Press down unto the housing snaps into place.
You will see a pin.
Make sure the blinds lift cord runs straight up into the cord lock mechanism with no obstructions or diversion.
Try to raise your shade up just a few inches and lock it in place.
Using a flat head be careful to avoid contact with the cording screwdriver turn the screwdriver perpendicular to the headrail.
The cord lock mechanism is a snap in part.
Or the plastic rings that guide the cords may become brittle and break.
Back to top blind will not tilt slats will not turn.
The mechanism may be defective if the roller pin is prevented from moving freely.
If it doesn t lock the problem lies with the locking mechanism.
Test the cord lock mechanism a few times and if it is working rehang the blinds.
If you find troubleshooting the cord ineffective the malfunction in your blinds may be due to an internal mechanism called a pawl binding.
Insert the pin into the cord lock housing.
Locate the cord lock mechanism in the headrail the lift cords run through this.
The strings that work the shade may become dry rotted and snap.
When the blind is lowered the roller pin should be loose to the touch.
To determine if the problem lies with the lock or the cord do this.
If this does not solve the problem take the blind out of the window.
Pop the cord lock mechanism out of the blind or shade headrail.
You should hear a click when it is in position.
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If it locks the problem lies with the cord.
If it does not follow these simple steps insert the pawl into the cord lock housing.
As soon as you release the pin the slats will lower.
Thread the draw cords back through the new cord lock between the pin and pawl and through.
The new cord lock assembly should come completely assembled.
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