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Cordless Blinds - bad luck or something different? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 year ago by way_of_UwU@programming.dev to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
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Hey all.

Over the past year, I've had bad luck with standard, non-motorized cordless blinds. I've had to replace 4 due to the tension mechanism failing (from what I can tell).

  • I've tried gently exercising the tension mechanism as suggested frequently online. This does not work.
  • I've checked for knots and have found none (I typically expect these for corded blinds).

I've been purchasing the Home Depot brand. Do I need to go for a more expensive brand? Did I just get a bad lot? Should I go for corded for supposedly easier troubleshooting?

Thanks in advance!

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[โ€“] Nollij@lemmy.fmhy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Somewhat OT, I've never been impressed with HD brands. At best, they're clones of one of the popular models. Much more common is that they're a lower-quality version. Corded blinds are unlikely to even be available these days, as they are a safety risk.

Certainly do some research before buying. Googling for "[brand/model] complaints" or "[brand/model] problems" tends to be helpful. If it exists on Amazon/etc, sort reviews by date, and look at the most recent to avoid fake reviews.

[โ€“] way_of_UwU@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

It's definitely not a quality brand for sure. The blinds themselves are a pretty cheap paper-like material and tear very easily. I would very much appreciate the metal ones instead.

Not sure why, but ordering online is something I hadn't even considered. Thanks for the suggestion!