Pella In Window Blinds Repair Part 1

Are your Pella in-window blinds sagging, binding, or simply not working at all? Did you take the blinds apart only to find out that you can't figure out how to take the little string drums apart? Then these two videos are for you. Part 1 explains how to remove the blinds from the Pella window and how to reinstall them.
Part 2 explains in detail how to take the blinds apart and completely rebuild them replacing both the drawstrings and the ladder strings. You can connect to Part 2 here: • Pella In Window Blinds...

[@codexbooch]

I was able to remove the blinds from all of my windows thanks to you. Much appreciated.

[@shaneyanagisawa9630]

Please give me a like if you haven't already.

[@scottduryea7400]

Thank you very much for making this video - super helpful in getting my windows opened up to clean and adjust. BTW - nice view in your backyard!

[@shaneyanagisawa9630]

Glad I could help. That is a tributary of Chesapeake Bay in the background.

[@ThomasKanitz]

In 2008 we built a house and selected Pella Designer Series triple pane windows. Now all of the blind strings are failing on the blinds and Pella will not supply the needed repair parts. We paid $160 each for the blinds in 2008. Now Pella wants $682 each if we were to replace them. Based on other window issues we've had over the years, we conclude that Pella doesn't stand behind its products and it also doesn't support customers after the sale. It basically gouges its customers after the sale if there are any issues. If I could do it over again, I would go with Marvin or Anderson.

[@cz_ww2117]

Pay a premium price for Pella and they offer no support for their blinds. The ladder cord broke on mine, they have a too bad attitude. I sent mine to a place called OEM Blinds in Taylor Michigan, they said they maybe able to repair them, we will see when they get back. Pella sucks.

[@bonnieSwanson-tb1mc]

How long does it take to completely repair my mini blinds, ladders, cord etc? Is it possible to contact you Shane? What state are you in?

[@shaneyanagisawa9630]

I can do a blind in about two hours. Took me three to do the first one. I am not in the business of rebuilding blinds.

[@lisalaratta6184]

I am considering getting Pella triple pain doorwall with mini blinds between the glass. Was it worth the extra money? Mine would be on West facing window so I’m concerned about the sun weakening them over time. Do you have 3x pane glass? Do you have the newer belt pulley system or strings? I understand the belt can wear out too. I think I know all the advantages. Tell me the disadvantages.

[@ALANCampi-bm7bb]

is there a way to change the starting point for the adjuster?
my wife is short and the adjuster is high in the start position.

[@shaneyanagisawa9630]

Yes, you can lower the adjuster knob somewhat.. Lower the shade all the way, then remove the shade. Set the adjuster knob where you want it in the upper position and the reinstall the shade. If you haven’t set the knob too low, there should be enough travel to raise the blind all the way.

[@user-sw4zl3vy9x]

My blinds don’t close fully. The lever that operates the up and down has a tendency to skip and therefore doesn’t close all the way. Do you have any ideas? Thanks Gary

[@shaneyanagisawa9630]

The lever operates a toothed rubber belt in the window frame. The belt is skipping over the sprockets because the drawstring is going bad and is binding up on the rod that rotates and pulls up the drawstring.
It is also possible, but less likely, that your rubber belt needs to be replaced. You can get those from Pella at $100 a pop. I make the mistake of buying three of them when it was the drawstring mechanism. That's why I made the video.

[@user-sw4zl3vy9x]

@@shaneyanagisawa9630 Thank You for the information. Much appreciated, Gary

[@MarkPrice-xw1jd]

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