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how to repair hunter douglas duette honeycomb shades

by Hyman Lueilwitz Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How to Restring a Hunter Douglas Duette Cellular Honeycomb Shade

  • Step 1. – Measure the length and width of the shade, and cut the strings you’ll need for this repair.
  • Step 2. – Loosen the Phillips screws on the brackets behind the shades two full turns.
  • Step 3. – Remove the shade from your window, and lay it on a flat surface. The shade will pull out towards you when removing.
  • Step 8. – Use pliers to pull the string in the bottom rail pocket and ferrule out of the shade. ...
  • Step 9. – Pull the old strings out of the shade and discard them.
  • Step 10. – Thread the new string through the eye of the restring needle. Starting at the bottom rail, push the needle up through the fabric.
  • Step 11. – Thread the end of the string through the ferrule, leaving about an inch of string to tie it off.
  • Step 12. – Pull the string through to seat the ferrule into the pocket in the bottom rail. Repeat these steps for all other lift strings.
  • Step 14. – Slide the top rail on to the shade fabric. Be careful not to snag the fabric. Step 15 – Replace the headrail end cap.
  • Step 20. – With the shade all the way up, cut the strings a few inches below where the shade should stop when lowered.
  • Step 21. – Install the condenser, tassel and pull cord.

What is a Hunter Douglas Duette blind?

The Hunter Douglas Duette is a specific honeycomb window shading. Lift cords, running vertically through the horizontally stacked honeycombs, raise and lower the blind. If one of the cords breaks or becomes lost inside the blind, it may not raise and lower correctly.

How do you fix a broken cord on a Hunter Douglas blind?

Remove the bottom end caps and slide the bottom rail free, pull the offending cord free of the blind and either tie it tighter or loosen it. Hunter Douglas will supply a cord repair kit, available through the company website (hunterdouglas.com).

What are Duette® honeycomb shades?

An innovative window treatment that looks beautiful and insulates your home all year round, Duette ® Honeycomb Shades were the first cellular shades, specially engineered to provide energy efficiency at the window in both cold and warm climates.

How do you put a handle on a Hunter Douglas door?

Make sure the handle is placed on the bottom rail the correct way. The handle is always placed with the Hunter Douglas logo on the top of the handle. Step 5: Using the T-6 screw and driver, screw the handle onto the bottom rail, making sure not to overtighten. Slide 6: Slide the camlock back over until it snaps into place.

How to get grommets out of blinds?

How do I replace a cord lock on a blind?

What is a duette window?

What happens if your blinds don't raise?

Who is Linda Erlam?

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How do you fix honeycomb blinds that won't go up?

0:201:06How to Fix Shades That Will Not Fully Lift - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPull out at a 45 degree angle. And gently tug downwards two to three. Times. Then raise your shadeMorePull out at a 45 degree angle. And gently tug downwards two to three. Times. Then raise your shade all the way. So again pull your shade down all the way.

How do you restring a cellular honeycomb shade Hunter Douglas?

5:2813:17Duette® Honeycomb Shades - Lift Cord Replacement - Hunter DouglasYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd you simply push the cord through the pocket. And ferrule. Make a loop. And push it through againMoreAnd you simply push the cord through the pocket. And ferrule. Make a loop. And push it through again.

How do you fix a Hunter Douglas cellular blind?

2:227:48Hunter Douglas Blind Repair; Things They Don't Tell You - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBefore you remove the blind from the window. Use a metal coat hanger if you have to kind of fish itMoreBefore you remove the blind from the window. Use a metal coat hanger if you have to kind of fish it in from the side of the honeycomb.

Can honeycomb shades be restrung?

To hang your honeycomb shades back into place, in your window, push the shade upwards into the clips. Slide it towards the window. Open the shades and cut all the excess strings so the ends are halfway up. Place the strings inside the cord stop then close it.

How do you fix a broken string on a Hunter Douglas blind?

Step 1 – Remove the shade from the window, lay it on a flat surface. ... Step 2 – Gently pull the end cap away from the shade. ... Step 3 – Install the new cord loop by feeding through the clutch and wrapping it around the gear. ... Step 4 – Be sure your fabric is seated on both sides before reinstallation.

How do you restring a Hunter Douglas top down bottom up shade?

Step 1 – Remove the shade from the window. ... Step 2 – Remove the condensers and tassels, and set them aside.Step 3 – Remove and discard the excess string from the washers, and set them aside.Step 4 – Remove the cord locks from the top rail.Step 5 – Slide the top part of the top rail off.More items...

Do Hunter Douglas blinds have a lifetime warranty?

A Lifetime Guarantee The Hunter Douglas Lifetime Guarantee is an expression of our desire to provide a thoroughly satisfying experience when selecting, purchasing and living with your window fashion products. If you are not thoroughly satisfied, simply contact Hunter Douglas Inc.

How do you repair a torn cellular shade?

Use a very small paint brush to gently dab clear-drying fabric glue around one edge of the rip. Use as little glue as possible; extra will seep through onto the rod and may stick to it.

How do you fix cordless top down bottom of cellular shades?

0:091:07Top-Down / Bottom-Up Cordless Lift & Lock Bottomrail AdjustmentYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe dial clockwise. Will lower the bottom rail turning it counterclockwise will raise the bottomMoreThe dial clockwise. Will lower the bottom rail turning it counterclockwise will raise the bottom rail. When the shade has been adjusted to the desired level remove the tool from the dial.

How much does it cost to restring Hunter Douglas blinds?

Our Price: $19.99 Commonly used to restring: roman, roller shades and mini blinds or wood blinds.

How do you restring cordless honeycomb blinds?

2:3514:08How to restring a Levolor - Kirsch cordless honeycomb shade, Part 1YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe're going to need to take the bottom rail caps off as. Well. So that's the one side and we'reMoreWe're going to need to take the bottom rail caps off as. Well. So that's the one side and we're going to. Slide this out here.

How do you fix a broken string on pleated shades?

0:414:11How to Restring a Verosol Pleated Shade - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRemove the broken strings from the shade saving any washers for. Use. But each new replacementMoreRemove the broken strings from the shade saving any washers for. Use. But each new replacement string to the proper link twice the height plus the width is a generous estimate.

How do you restring cordless honeycomb blinds?

2:3514:08How to restring a Levolor - Kirsch cordless honeycomb shade, Part 1YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe're going to need to take the bottom rail caps off as. Well. So that's the one side and we'reMoreWe're going to need to take the bottom rail caps off as. Well. So that's the one side and we're going to. Slide this out here.

Can Hunter Douglas blinds be restrung?

The string in your blind can become damaged for multiple reasons. You do not have to always replace your shade when this happens. You can simply restring your shade using this instructional video that covers how to restring a Hunter Douglas, Alta, M&B, or Applause cellular honeycomb shade.

How do you restring top down bottom up cordless cellular shades?

2:179:17Restring Top Down Bottom Up Cellular. Short version. Hunter ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd you want to thread the cord to the whole of the middle rail pull it to the right you alreadyMoreAnd you want to thread the cord to the whole of the middle rail pull it to the right you already attached a washer to the bottom of this court. So it's gonna stop here not pulling through the hold.

How do you remove Hunter Douglas honeycomb blinds?

0:091:07Remove & Replace a Hunter Douglas Cellular Honeycomb ShadeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe tool you'll need for this repair is a Phillips head screwdriver Hunter Douglas cellular shadesMoreThe tool you'll need for this repair is a Phillips head screwdriver Hunter Douglas cellular shades are removed by loosening the Phillips screw on the bracket behind the shade loosen.

Introduction

The string in your blind can become damaged for multiple reasons. You do not have to always replace your shade when this happens. You can simply restring your shade using this instructional video that covers how to restring a Hunter Douglas, Alta, M&B, or Applause cellular honeycomb shade.

A Note on Safety

Kids can strangle in blind cords. To make your blinds safer for kids, keep cords out of reach and secure cord and bead chain loops. To learn more, please visit our child safety guide.

Step 4 – Remove the condensers and tassels, and set them aside

Your condensers and tassels may look different from those shown in the video.

Step 16 – Thread the string through the cord lock and latch

Make sure the string is inserted in between the two metal bales on the cord lock.

Step 17 – Insert the cord lock into the top rail

Make sure that the strings do not get snagged or pinched inside the headrail when installing the lock.

Step 19 – Test your repair

Raise the shade up and let it down. Make sure it locks in place correctly.

How does a honeycomb shade help with sound?

Sound Absorption —Improve your room’s acoustics while reducing the intensity of outside sound. Duette Honeycomb Shades absorb up to 70% of sound energy , creating a more quiet, tranquil room.

What is a honeycomb shade?

An innovative window treatment that looks beautiful and insulates your home all year round, Duette ® Honeycomb Shades were the first cellular shades, specially engineered to provide energy efficiency at the window in both cold and warm climates. Their specially engineered honeycomb construction traps air in distinct pockets, which creates insulation that can help lower your energy consumption and energy bills.

Do duette shades work?

Duette shades can also accommodate many specialty shaped windows, even tricky skylights. Energy -Efficiency —Studies show that windows are responsible for up to 30% of your home’s energy losses. Duette shades trap air in distinct pockets, creating exceptional insulation.

How to get grommets out of blinds?

Rotate the blind so you can see the grommets tied to the lift cords on the bottom of the blind. Pull on the grommet attached to the loose cord. Pull it, and the attached cord, all the way out of the blind.

How do I replace a cord lock on a blind?

Replace the hardware on the blind. Replace the head and bottom rails by sliding them back into position on the top and bottom of the blind. Replace the end caps over the ends of the rails and snap them into position. Slide the cord lock into place between the top rail and the blind. Snap it into position.

What is a duette window?

Duettes are a premier honeycomb window shade. The Hunter Douglas Duette is a specific honeycomb window shading. Lift cords, running vertically through the horizontally stacked honeycombs, raise and lower the blind. If one of the cords breaks or becomes lost inside the blind, it may not raise and lower correctly.

What happens if your blinds don't raise?

If the blind does not raise and lower evenly, the new cord may be too tight or too loose. Remove the bottom end caps and slide the bottom rail free, pull the offending cord free of the blind and either tie it tighter or loosen it.

Who is Linda Erlam?

Linda Erlam. Linda Erlam started writing educational manuals in 1979. She also writes a biweekly newspaper column, "Design Dilemmas," in the "Lakeshore News" and has been published in "Design and Drapery Pro" magazine.

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