Your home is a haven for you and your family. You made great efforts to make sure that your home is comfortable and clean. But there’s always that one room in the house that you seem to struggle with. Maybe it’s too hot during a certain time of day. Maybe it gets too much sunlight and you can’t see the computer screen you’re supposed to be working on because of it. No matter what the problem is, you might consider looking into window treatments to solve this problem. And motorized blinds are a fantastic innovation to put into your home.
But how reliable are these devices? And how long do they last?
This article will explain how long motorized blinds will last in your Port Orange Home and how to make them last as long as possible.
Battery Vs. Electric Power
The first thing you need to consider when buying motorized shades is how they will be powered. You can either have your new motorized shades be battery-powered or connected to the electricity of your home.
Battery-powered blinds won’t technically last as long simply because they use a battery. These are usually larger batteries that power the blind’s motor. Like all batteries, these will eventually need to be replaced.
Fortunately, these batteries are designed to last for a long time. The battery that powers the motor should be able to last a few years.
On the other hand, if you decide to have your blinds powered by your home’s electricity, then things get a little easier. You will never have to worry about the battery running out in your blind’s motor. This means that these blinds will work until the blinds or motor gets damaged.
The only drawback to this is that if there’s a power outage, then you might not be able to move your blinds again until the power comes back. During Florida’s hurricane season, this might be something to consider before you purchase.
Size and Weight of Your Shades
The more weight and length your blind’s motor needs to move, the more energy it will take to move them. This means that the size and weight of your blinds are a direct contributor to how long they will last.
This is because in these cases the battery must work harder to move the blinds how you want them. The more energy the battery needs to provide the motor, the shorter its lifespan.
Blinds that are connected to your home’s electricity might last a little while longer simply because they won’t need battery replacements. You will only need to worry about the battery inside of its remote.
However, heavier weight means faster wear and tear on the motor. This is true even if your blinds are connected to your home’s electricity. This wear and tear will over time lead to the motor being less efficient until it eventually stops working altogether.
In general, this process will take years. Most blinds won’t last more than ten years without needing at least some maintenance. This might be a simple battery replacement or you might need to install new parts in the motor.
How Often You Use Them
Usage will also cause wear and tear on your blind’s motor. Each time you move your blinds causes a small amount of wear and tear. This means that if you move your blinds more often, the motor won’t last as long.
When most motorized blinds and shades are being tested for longevity, they are usually tested for an average of two to four movements per day. So any numbers relating to the longevity of your blinds will be based on this amount of usage. Always keep this in mind when you’re shopping for motorized blinds.
One of the benefits that some motorized blinds will provide is the ability to set them to move at certain times of day as the sun moves. This is a neat and convenient feature, but it means that your blinds are moving more often. That isn’t to say that you shouldn’t use your blinds this way, but your expectations for the lifespan of your blinds should be lower if you do.
On the other hand, some people simply want their blinds to open in the morning as they’re waking up and close when the sun goes down. If this is the case, then your blinds should last much longer before needing maintenance or replacement.
Warranties
Finally, the last thing that will determine the lifespan of your motorized blinds is warranties. Most companies that sell motorized blinds and shades will warranty their products for a certain amount of time. This is so that if you have a problem with your new blinds, they can come back and make it right for you.
These warranties often guarantee that your product will last until the warranty period is over. However, some companies offer short warranty periods of only a few years. This means that if something goes wrong with your product in six years, then you have to pay for repairs or replacements out of pocket.
If you want to guarantee that your motorized blinds will last for a very long time, then you should look for a company that has a lifetime warranty on their products. Florida residents are in luck here because Florida Blinds and More is one such company.
We stand by our products so that you never have to worry about replacing your blinds or shades ever again. Our lifetime warranty is just one of the many ways we ensure this.
Get Your Motorized Blinds Today
If you take into consideration the above factors, then you should get a pretty good idea of how long your new motorized blinds will last. But no matter what style or material you decide to make your new motorized shades, you need a window treatment service that you can trust with your blinds installation project.
That’s why you should choose Florida Blinds and More. We have a wide variety of selections for you to choose from and the best motorized shades in the business. Give us a call today and see why we’re the best window treatment company in Florida.
