Can You Replace Vertical Blind Parts?As vertical blinds get older, parts may become broken or missing. If you move and take your blinds with you, parts may be left behind. Then there are the children who love to yank on the veins, or even try to swing from them. Don't forget the cats and dogs who contribute their share of damage to any window treatments in the home. All hope is not lost. If you know the brand of vertical blind parts you need, you can contact the company for replacement parts. If you saved all that information you got with the vertical blinds, the number to call will be there. If you need vertical blind parts and did not buy the blinds, you need to look on the blinds for identification. The valance usually has the company name on it somewhere. You need to get parts from the same company, so they will fit properly with the rest of the blinds. Every manufacturer has their own design elements that are unique to them. If your vertical blinds are older than five years, they may have been discontinued and replaced with newer designs. In that case you will need to purchase a whole new set of vertical blinds. There are sites on line that have vertical blind parts from all the different companies for a price. You need to decide if your vertical blinds are worth saving, or would be better replaced with nice new ones. Sometimes a part gets damaged and the blinds are perfect otherwise, then by all means look for replacement vertical blind parts. If money is an issue and the blinds will be serviceable with the new parts, go for it. On the other hand if the blinds are soiled, warped and out of date, the new parts may not be an answer. Vertical blind parts are not hard to replace if you get the same brand and follow directions carefully. If you contact a window treatment store, they may have a professional installer who will order the correct parts and then install them for you for a price. If you establish a relationship with a window treatment place, when you need new window treatments like vertical blinds or draperies, you will have a place to go that you are familiar with. You can shop on line for your vertical blind parts and probably get them at a discount, then install them yourself. |

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