Blinds Turning Rod Broke

The stem on the outside of the tilt mechanism has broken off.

Blinds turning rod broke.

The tape roll drum must be centered in the tape roll support cradle in order to turn freely. If blinds won t rotate because the rod is not rotating it may just need some lubrication. Make sure that the tilt rod is not bent. Confirm that the tilter mechanism is completely set into the headrail of the blinds.

If turning the wand does not tilt the slats that indicates that the gear in the tilt mechanism is broken. Wand control also provides added child safety. Replacement piece is easy to install. If so use some needle nose pliers to pull it off the rod.

The universal replacement wand works with most 1 in. Simply space the wand over the blind hook to open and close the blinds as needed. Then turn the tilter shaft until the flat portion of the rod lines up with the flat portion inside the tilter. This may help the rod rotate properly.

Replace the tilter and push it down until it snaps back into place. Pick up a lubricant spray meant to be used on household items like wd 40. This may bind the tilt rod from turning. If your blinds are locked open so turning the tilting rod doesn t change the blinds from open to closed position it s likely that the tilting rod has come loose on the inside of the blinds.

If either of these has occurred the tilt mechanism in the blind will need to be replaced with a new one. Slide the metal rod out of the tilter control. Once you finish spraying turn the twist rod back and forth and pull the string to make sure everything has freed up. Push the rod back through the tilter and replace cap brace.

Back to top restringing a blind. Vinyl and aluminum blinds. You may need to remove the small c clamps that keep the rod from slipping or moving out of the tilt control. How to replace the broken wand control on blinds.

Spray a very small amount while turning the rod. If the cords are not broken you do not have to remove the blind. You can also spray some on the roller on the other end of the blinds and in the track itself. Make sure that the tape roll drum is properly set in the tape roll support cradle.