How to Replace Drums in a Hunter Douglas Mini Blind

Video ID: 121005

Introduction

The drums are part of the tilting system of a horizontal blind. If the drums are plastic, they may break over time due to exposure to sun and varying temperatures. Replacing them is a common repair.

Tools Needed

Small Flat-head Screwdriver

Marker

Tape

Parts Needed

Drums

Step 1 – Remove the blind from the window and lay it on a flat work area.

Mark the ladder strings where they come out from the drum with a marker.

Step 2 – Remove the ladder strings from the drums.

Tape the ladder strings on the outside of the headrail so they don’t slip out of the bottom of the headrail.

Step 3 – Remove the drums from cradles.

Lift the tilt rod up and slide the old drums off.

Step 4 – Lift the tilt rod up and slide the old drums off.

Before snapping the drums into the cradles, reattach the ladder cords to the drums.
Use the mark on the ladder strings to attach the cords in the same place as before.

Step 5 – Snap the tilt rod back into the cradles.

Using a small, flat screwdriver, make sure the ladder string is completely seated into the drum.