How to Adjust the Spring in a Window Shade

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6 жыл бұрын

The traditional roller window shade is making a comeback after about a 30-year decline in popularity.
Today's consumer simply doesn't know how window shades work and this is causing many people to believe the window shades they've purchased are inferior or defective.
This video demonstrates how to tighten the shade spring for proper functioning. (If your problem is with releasing or loosening an over-tightened window shade spring, watch THIS video • How To Release An Over... )
Window shades provide privacy, add beauty, aid in energy conservation, and are an economical window treatment in both residential and commercial environments.
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@WakandaBabe 3 жыл бұрын

Here's an easier way to do it. Take a kitchen fork. Put it on the flat metal end of the shade, the same that he showed you, so that the flat metal piece is between the tines of the fork. Hold it tight. And then turn the fork clockwise until you feel a tightening. Just be careful that you don't tighten it too much or hold the fork too loosely because it can spring back on you once you tighten it. But that's a sure, easy way of tightening it and it's the old school way. It's the way I did it growing up ( I am 68) when all the shades were the spring type shades.

@erijerij214 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this comment! Saved me a lot of time. But to everyone else, hold your forks tight. I loosened my grip just a litttle bit and it got catapulted across the room😅

@mickster6465 5 жыл бұрын

I called Andrew to ask how to loosen the shade spring when tension is to high (shade was very hard to pull down, then wouldn't go back up). He took the time to explain it to me. Old fashion customer service, gotta love it! Thanks Andrew!!!

@mazerwholesale 5 жыл бұрын

Mick! It's a thrill for me to know my video helped you. Thank you so much for letting me know.

@bexf4983 4 жыл бұрын

How do you do this? Mine are way too tight! Can't find anywhere how to loosen them

@1533ramsay 4 жыл бұрын

There are some good people still in this world...!!!👊👊👊

@jelatto Жыл бұрын

Hi. Liked your video.

@andrewmazer4748 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Mick, would you take a minute and leave us a favorable review on Google?

@tandblue2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your roller shade videos. Your instructions and explanations are so clear and straightforward and finally I understand how to mount, trim, and maintain them. I appreciate very much how you stick to the point without a lot of preamble.

@mazerwholesale 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching my videos and for the compliment. I'm glad these videos helped you.

@shomiwillson3480 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. I just bought new roller shades and have been struggling to get the tension.. They are long shades of 70 plus inches and it's quite the curl work out to roll them up over and over.. But enjoy them very much.. love the clean look that roller shades add to my window decor. large windows and i love the view that they offer over other blinds.

@raybrown888 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, you are the best, was suffering with my roll-up for a long time and just fixed it in less than 2 minutes after seeing your video. Every day, specially during cold months rolling it up in the morning and rolling it down in the evening became a formidable task! Now it's been taken care of with your help! THANK YOU 🙏

@andrewmazer7400 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the the video helped you. Thank you for letting me know.

@lilbluange1 7 ай бұрын

Completely agree! I bought new shades for my childhood bedroom a couple of years ago because the ones in there were all ripped up. One of them was “malfunctioning” but I was too lazy to replace it. Every time I visit my parents it annoys me to see it pulled down. This video just saved me a trip to Home Depot :)

@animatorFan74 3 жыл бұрын

Just tried this on our shade which hasn't worked properly for soooo long and now works a treat Thanks so much!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad the video helped you. Thanks for letting me know.

@TaskerStreete 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I've had this problem for years on our bedroom blinds, they would never roll up properly. Doing some painting, rolled the shades back up by hand to put them back in. Came here to find out how to fix the spring, went back to test the shade, and it's working perfectly! So I fixed it without even realizing it! Haha. Thanks!

@willene9370 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, it was just that simple! I have just thrown out several for this very reason. I was able to "repair" my remaining two however. Thank you so much for this. I had no idea. So simple.

@mazerwholesale 4 жыл бұрын

Bingo! Love it! Glad I could help you out. Feel like leaving us a nice review on Google? mazerwholesale.com/review-us/

@martha2004 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew, I was about to put mine in the garbage but thank to you it is working again

@mazerwholesale 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT! Thank you for letting me know! So glad to be of assistance.

@MaverickSpinster 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, What if our roller shade’s spring is sprung? It won’t catch when we try to wind it.

@jenwende-ancestralhealings2312 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, thank you!! This is such an easy fix I feel silly not thinking if it myself, lol. My blind is so springy now! Works amazing. I appreciate you.

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, don't feel silly! I grew up in a hardware store. See all the comments from people all over the world...this is not common knowledge. I'm glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching it.

@nonnypoo4486 4 жыл бұрын

good job! I have just replaced the material on a very old blind and was unclear as to why I couldn't get it to spring back up again. You saved the day, thank you. megs UK

@michelghafari8684 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for taking the time to show us how the roller blinds work ! it did for me!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really delighted the video helped you. Thank you for letting me know!

@prbprb2 4 жыл бұрын

This is very nicely explained! Was very frustrated, until I found this video. Thank you!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT! Glad the video helped you. Thanks for letting me know.

@pamelabankes4938 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My mom taught me to use a fork to rewind the spring! Your method is much easier!

@andrewmazer4748 2 жыл бұрын

Mother is always right! (But my method IS better!) Thank you for your comment.

@1Irishquilter Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Andrew. With your great instructions & demonstration we finally fixed our bathroom blind after 6 months of the blind not staying in any down position. Best wishes from Adelaide, Australia

@andrewmazer4748 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad the video helped you! Please leave a favorable Google Review for us!

@phubblewubbphubblewubb 4 ай бұрын

You absolute star!! I have a really old one of these blinds and recently I thought I was going to have to go through the nightmare of replacing the entire thing....not anymore! Thank you so much from England.

@kathleennagel8954 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your instructions were very clear, and I was able to fix 3 shades. Thank you for this.

@andrewmazer4748 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Kathleen. Thank you for your kind comment. Please look us up on Google and leave a review!

@susantroiano8548 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir. I’m a 70ish grandma and knew nothing about window shades. I needed to rewind a shade and didn’t know where to start. Someone told me about KZfaq and I found you. The job is done .. it rolls all the way to the top .. and I’m a happy grandma again. Thank you so very much. Thank you for teaching me this ‘trick’.

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! Thank you for letting me know the video helped you. By the way, my dad's pediatrist's name is Troiano-University of Pennsylvania.

@susantroiano8548 3 жыл бұрын

@@mazerwholesale Isn’t that interesting about our name. Don’t know if any close relative lives in Pennsylvania, but you never know. Thanks for talking to me and of course, thanks for helping me.

@tonyhopkins3963 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew. It's amazing how something so simple in design can be so bewildering until it's explained so clearly. Greetings from Dublin, Ireland (where these types of blinds are still very popular), Tony

@andrewmazer4748 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know the video helped you!

@zeker434 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was just what I needed to fix my bedroom shades!

@Videohphile 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the video, super helpful and made my roller shade look good again. Thanks Andrew!

@paulygallagher Жыл бұрын

I've been having this issue for 6 months and I can't believe I was able to fix it so quickly!!

@msbuglinbowlin9086 2 жыл бұрын

3 yrs after your video and I have to say "thank you". Saved me a bundle in blinds with those few minutes you took to tell us how to fix!

@mazerwholesale 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT! Thank you for letting me know the video helped you.

@roliepoliecolie2200 2 жыл бұрын

Agree❤

@lecourvoisier1096 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how to retension mine and you answered my question perfectly. Thank you very much, very helpful :)

@andrewmazer4748 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped . Thank you for letting me know!

@tag-opsindoordarttagarena1478 4 жыл бұрын

DUDE! Thank you! What an easy fix and I was trying everything else!

@mariavon22 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained and you have given all the information I need. Thank you very much.

@Hal-yc9jd Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I really appreciate you taking the time to make this. I knew the fix had to be something simple! Thanks again so much

@andrewmazer4748 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad the video helped you! Please leave a favorable Google Review for us!

@0xmoney Жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m 35 yrs old and needed a refresher. I knew about feeling to get it to stay or pull it back up didn’t know about the hand rolling technique for tensioning it.

@Akula114 5 жыл бұрын

Super job. Thank you for a clear and very helpful video! A video like yours is why Facebook exists in the first place... you do help others in a very selfless way. My respects!

@mazerwholesale 5 жыл бұрын

I'm very grateful for your kind words and I'm glad the video is helpful to you.

@Mutaween 2 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm. Andrew, I thank you for very much for taking the time to post this extremely helpful video! :)

@mazerwholesale 2 жыл бұрын

I'm THRILLED to know the video helped you. Thank you for letting me know.

@dennisw508 3 жыл бұрын

Tried this method and it worked beautifully, thank you.

@andrewmazer7400 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad it helped. Thans for letting me know.

@kathleenkettering3695 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your help I really appreciate being shown how to fix a problem that I’ve had for several years

@grandpagun2843 Жыл бұрын

I did this on one shade works great thank you. The other one when I tighten the spring, it releases as soon as you pull it out and have to start over.

@karolynmarchel2806 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful thank you so much. I was about ready to throw my blinds in the garbage until I watch your KZfaq video and got it fixed. So helpful!!!’

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

i'm really glad thed video help you out. Thanks for letting me know!

@silviabrunialti3342 3 жыл бұрын

Who would have thought the fix is so simple! Thank you.

@andrewmazer7400 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad the video helped. Thank you for letting me know!

@thesecretsalive1 3 жыл бұрын

gosh.. I rly thought I broke it today. This makes so much sense!! I am so thankful I clicked on your video!!!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know the video helped you!

@amrithamehta1534 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this! I was able to fix my one shade that’s been giving me trouble for months!

@mazerwholesale 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this video helped you! Thank you for letting me know. It's a thrill to have your feedback.

@teresamarie1212 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...Thank You again ...you saved us sooo much time and aggravation ...appreciate your videos!!!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to know our videos are helpful to you. Thank you for your comments.

@leonardofeitosa6829 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew, this really helped, problem fixed! Thanks!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE to hear that! Thank you for letting me know.

@bally1664 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much , I was struggling half day trying to figure this out.I have got 29 blinds to do.Thank you so very much.Your trick worked like a charm.

@ILUVMYCAT_123 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mr. You are a life saver. Great video great explanation. Fair play

@emiliemarie88 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was about to buy new ones for my apartment because I don't want the landlord to charge me for them when I move out but this worked like magic!

@andrewmazer4748 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you let me know the video helped you. Thank you for letting me know!

@kornkountrytreasures 3 жыл бұрын

I have always used shades but the last ones I bought, you tightened them on the flat end with a pair of pliers!! That didn't work on the new ones so I am sure glad I found your video!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know the video helped you!

@soniaforte4001 Жыл бұрын

Too easy! Thanks so much for this video it was just what I needed for a quick fix.

@andrewmazer4748 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad the video helped you! Please leave a favorable Google Review for us!

@leabarnes9142 3 жыл бұрын

U r truly a blessing because I was ready to scream and throw it out😭 I was using the grandma method using a fork to make it tight. Bad idea very bad😁 Andrew I finally said to myself look online and u were the first person I clicked on. U saved my day and thank u sooo much. Whew!! I can relax now😂😂😂

@andrewmazer7400 3 жыл бұрын

I'm delighted the video helped you! Thank you for letting me know. Did you give the video a big thumbs up?

@themed-tours1342 3 жыл бұрын

Great. Thank mate.. you get a thumbs up. The only thing to add is that the spring latch didn't hold position when I first fitted the flat end (into the middle part of the bracket - with the flat horizonal). But, when I re-fitted the flat end with the flat surface vertical (in the upper side of the bracket) - the latch started working. Maybe it had nothing to do with it working or not - maybe I just accidentally gave it a little jolt. So - all good - just sharing my experience.

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

i'm glad the video helped you. Yes, the biggest thing which makes the shade spring become loose is the bracket. Sometimes that bracket gets bent out of shape and the flat end of the shade spins inside the bracket rather than tighten the spring. Or sometimes it's just not sitting inside the groove properly.

@ChristopherSauterJELLi Жыл бұрын

That worked perfectly and instantly…. Thank you SO MUCH!!!

@sheenamyers787 3 жыл бұрын

Always something so simple. Thank You!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Thanks for your comment.

@sophiabbrady 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! this video, plus the video to loosen these blinds, have totally saved me!

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

It's a thrill to know my video helped you. Thank you for letting me know!

@anthonydeushian5614 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much fantastic explanation 7 min video and fixed in 30 seconds Great video great job 5 stars

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for the kind words, thanks for watching, and thanks for letting me know the video helped you.

@cmcretailresults9094 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job, Andrew. Being a third generation retailer myself, I enjoyed your little bit of personal history. Plus, as you said, window shades are back, I guess. I grew up with them in the 50's & 60's in my parent's house. Now, we are adding some to our new sunroom that has a few hours of intense sun in the summer. Thank you for your help. M. Cohen, Indianapolis

@mazerwholesale 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

@gregoryhabib1853 6 ай бұрын

thank u for your fix ,but can you explain what to do if you over tighten the spring on blind

@sandeemcqueen3817 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Andrew. I knew there was something I could try to fix my RV blind. It is pretty good shape still and did not want to just throw it out.

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your comment. I'm glad my video helped you.

@designgraphix 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and hope this will work. Great job!

@tmi6495 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video. It’s was so helpful. I was able to fix my roller shade.

@mazerwholesale 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video helped you. Thanks for letting me know.

@jonkilker6386 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 5th video I came across for this issue and only one that explained it well.

@cindibarber3354 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. It worked perfectly!!!

@bernadettebingham1627 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, it works. I was ready to chalk it up to poor quality although they sure cost enough. Thank you!!!

@andrewmazer4748 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video helped you. Thanks for letting me know.

@ericmiller7022 4 жыл бұрын

great .... mine rolls up really easy - 2 finger operation rolling shades down / out you need both hands on the chain there must be another trick to that , right .... right ?

@ZeNeonKnight 4 жыл бұрын

You are the man. Thanks for this.

@artlovkar 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video. I thought my roller shades were faulty and was thinking of replacing them until I came across your video and did exactly as you said. It worked! You just saved me a few hundred dollars :-)

@andrewmazer7400 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video helped you save a bunch of money! Thanks for letting me know.

@rebecca55371 5 жыл бұрын

It works great! Thank you!

@RUGAREGG Жыл бұрын

I had such difficulty rolling up my blinds. I watched this video, tugged down a bit and rolled the blind so fast it flew off the hinges 😂😂😂.

@peterkornis5377 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Just saw this video yesterday and tried it out. It works like a charm! Thank you! I though I had to take it apart and replace the spring, but you saved me a lot of hassle!

@lmh051255 9 ай бұрын

I'm wondering how to tell if I need a new spring and if I do is there a one size for all window widths?

@theartofkevinking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for a clear useful information. You saved my 2 blinds!

@andrewmazer4748 2 жыл бұрын

I'm delighted the video helped you save your blinds. Thank you for letting me know!

@Patchisoone Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful explanation

@jesserevilla992 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your knowledge and demo. This is happening with our RV.

@nyhs9596 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the repeat procedure tip!

@sel7666 Жыл бұрын

You, Sir, are awesome!! Such an easy fix!! Mahalo for sharing your knowledge! 🌺😁🤙

@pattyi8849 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m gonna give it a go! Wish me luck 🤞🏻

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

You'll be fine....it's EASY! Let me know how it works for you.

@abajab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tip. So simple and saved me from buying new ones. Thank you

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know the video helped you!

@teresaa2610 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thanks!

@gregorylankford114 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help I figured it out while watching your video.

@andrewmazer7400 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped...thanks for letting me know!!!

@bellluna9017 3 жыл бұрын

3:47 was what I was looking for. I didn't know how to roll them up at all! Thank you.

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you! Thanks for letting me know.

@susanlam4127 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@jetsandthebombers 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful video, thank you from canada

@jenniferla5540 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for making this video! It was very helpful and I fixed my blinds!!

@mazerwholesale 2 жыл бұрын

Jennifer, thank you so much for letting me know my video helped you. -Andrew

@adelucas4824 Жыл бұрын

super helpful. thanks for posting

@lindahill1199 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great explaining!!

@andrewmazer7400 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you. Thanks for letting me know!

@erinmeher963 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!

@TF856 5 ай бұрын

It is extremely mind-blowing how so many people don't know how to tighten the spring on those. I figured that out when I was about 10 years old.

@danielharmanstudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I too was frustrated and this solved the problem

@daphneraven6745 6 ай бұрын

tyvk for this Skill. Mom and dad have some pretty hard-to-find blinds, and those blinds have become frustratingly difficult to operate. Hopefully this will allow them to enjoy the window treatments that they chose, for many more years.

@leonardwardjr800 Жыл бұрын

My vinyl shades wont stay up, is as if the spring no longer has tension at all. As soon as i install in the brackets the whole shade rolls out to the ground. How doni adjust the spring?

@zizyip6203 3 жыл бұрын

Mine wouldn't even go up. Till i watched this. Saved me from weight an angry review.

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video helped you. Thank you for letting me know.

@richardkistner5549 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Saved me a trip back to Lowes.

@joolsen8310 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this easy solution. It worked however it is a bit tight now and could be loosened a bit. Can you suggest away to reduce the tension or will it just happen on its own? Thanks

@patrickaregano5584 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, it worked perfect...

@mazerwholesale 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know! I'm really glad the video helped you.

@brendamchenry7373 6 ай бұрын

Great, helpful video. Glad I found and subscribed to your page.

@azizmouhib482 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best. Thank u for sharing this video

@mikeyincalif 3 жыл бұрын

This video was just what I needed. Thank You !

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy the video helped you. Thank you for letting me know.

@rachelmcgee1152 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Worked great.

@andrewmazer7400 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you for letting me know.

@janelmpls612 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! At my parents and thought I screwed up their blinds this morning- they work now 👍🏽

@mazerwholesale 3 жыл бұрын

BINGO! Glad I could come through for you! Thanks for sharing.

@janelmpls612 3 жыл бұрын

mazerwholesale thank you for the video! My anxiety went to overdrive when they were almost pulled down to floor because I couldn’t get them to snap up lol

@7kitsilano Жыл бұрын

Very good and useful video, Thx !

@Om-gg5tk 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have a quick question- In my case, I am having those vertical slat blinds and I have 2 issues and would greatly appreciate your response! (1) In my living room window blinds, only 1 out of the total 9 blinds move when I pull the rope attachment. The remaining 8 blinds just stop moving along with the first one after 2 seconds of pulling my rope attachment so there is this huge gap created when I close the blind and sunlight comes right in.What to do about it? (2) For my bedroom window blinds, i ma having the same issue but in this case 4 out of 9 blinds move after pulling the rope attachment. The remaining 5 just won’t move at all after a while so it creates a wide gap and sunlight comes right in. How to solve this issue? Thanks ahead of time for your response🙏

@TrueMeridian 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the education.

@juanpablogarcia7242 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, I just did what you showed in the video, my blind is going up but stops every 2 inches , this make me pull 20 times until I can open the blind up,