Hunter Douglas Duette Shade LiteRise Lift Repair from AutomatedShadeStore.com 

Thank you thank you THANK you for putting this video together. I broke my first transmission because I simply installed it on top of my existing motors. Learning from experience I decided I'd better have a harder look for the secret to installing the replacement part. I had a spare I bought (thankfully) BUT I didn't have the motor assembly. So what I did was I installed the transmission on it's own with the adapter installed and clicked it in place. I came in behind with with the motor assembly I had wound up (about 20-25 half turns) using a hex nut screwdriver adapter and with some assistance we got the two together. Unless you're really dexterous you're not going to be able to hold the spring tension with the screwdriver AND get the transmission installed. The process was less drama that I imagined. In the end, one of my strings was shorter than the other so I've got a small tilt in the blind when it's down but, for now, I'm a happy dude. There is NO information on the HD website nor is there any support info on the parts store where I bought the transmissions. You, my friend, is why RU-vid still exists. Thank you for doing this.

Once again this video gave me all the info I needed to repair a Hunter Douglas Duette LiteRise lift. Thank you! Later, my wife called Hunter Douglas to get replacement lift tabs; they told her there is a lifetime warranty and sent her several for free. I purchased replacement motor and transmission on line, but they might have been free from Hunter Douglas.

This guy is a rockstar! I followed the instructions but accidents happen and I lost the tension on my motors while reinstalling. I called him and he gave me a solution that worked. What a nice guy!!!

excellent, easy to follow, video. I purchased my blinds in 2007 and this is third transmission break. Twice I drove my blind an hour each way to get it fixed. this time I fixed it myself thanks to your video.

Thank you so much for the explanation about dropping the shade making sure that's fully extended and then engaging the motor

I'm a handyman in LI NY. I found you video ... watched it 2 time and understood the hole thing .. costumer happy... money in the pocket!!! thank you so much .

Worked great and allowed me to fix my blind myself. A caution for others: I allowed one of the bobbins to rotate a couple of times while messing around with it, cause the blind to lower unevenly. I put the stop back in and fixed it, but learn from my mistake. :-)

Who could have imagined blinds could be so complicated. Could not have done our repairs without this video. Thanks.

I have fixed three shades now, thanks to this video. Thank you for the set-by-step directions. Money saved!!!

Well detailed instructions for repairing HD shades. Exactly the thing I was looking for. I just purchased the necessary parts from you as a result. Thank you for putting the time into creating this video.

Thank you!! You saved me about $150...it cost me over $200 when I took one in locally for repair a couple of years ago!!

Thanks a million for this great video. It was just what I was looking for with detailed step by step instructions. I have a house full of these now and some are starting to fail despite being dang near brand new and getting minimal use. I'm very displeased with the hassle of needing repairs on new merchandise , but very glad to have the method to fix 'em myself. You Rock !!

Woks as described, thanks a lot! My shades are slightly different, but the mechanism is the same. I add some hints: before taking off the old mechanism, take a few pictures, your shade might have different mounting attachments at the end or in the middle of the mechanism. Second: like the video shows, before coupling the mechanism make sure the strings are completely deployed, mines were just a couple of turns rolled, and that blocked the whole thing for a while, until I discovered it. Thanks again for the video!

Outstanding video. Your detailed and concise instructions made this repair simple. The parts arrived quickly and I had everything I needed. Thanks for the help.

Thank you for making this video! I was able to order the right parts and make the repair myself on the first try. You made it so easy! 🎉

Wow! That was so easy! Thank you! Thank you! Followed the instructions carefully and it worked like a charm. NOTE: Be sure to watch the whole bit about deploying the shade and pulling the last piece after you have pulled the shade all the way down. He seems to go over this twice? MAGIC! I don't understand the mechanics behind this but it works!

Thank you so much for a very clear video on how to repair the Lite Rise lift. I have another one to fix so will be ordering more parts from your store.

Thank you so much for this very clear video. We repaired our shade thanks to you!!!

This guy is my hero, did exactly as he said and super easy fix.

Thank you for posting this video and selling repair parts at a reasonable price! (Quick shipping too!)

Thanks for posting your vid your repair helped me sort my Luxaflex blind fault out. Appreciate your time & effort to help people out. Your a Champ👍👍👍👍

This video is fantastic. Thanks for making it and sharing. Easy to follow and save me time and money!

Thank you. This was helpful

Easy to follow step-by-step video. And thanks for shipping the parts quickly. All fixed!

FYI: The motors and transmissions from Hunter-Douglas also work in Alta shades. I just did a replacement on a 16 y.o. Alta/Kathy Ireland shade. I re-used the old adapters for both the motor and transmission as they seemed to fit the system better (they were larger/wider) and following the instructions in the video had it working in no time.

Thanks! Just fixed my blinds after purchasing from your website and watching this video.

Thanks! Worked like a charm!

Excellent video! Couldn't have done it without your very clear instructions.

Keeping this going. A daunting repair made easy. Worked on my Vignette Shade. Easy ordering and quick shipping. Note you might consider having some double stick tape or glue handy as the fabric was pulling away from the top guide, as well as the aluminum housing.

Thanks. Really superb video which made my repair a breeze. Really easy to buy parts from you guys too.

Fantastic tutorial with all the relevant details covered.

Great video. Everything worked perfectly.

Thank you. Great video and really, a simple repair.

This video was extremely helpful. Easy to follow and with all the necessary details. Thank you.

Well wish I found this video before I pulled the pins and fin out of motor. Can I do anything to salvage it?

Thanks for the informative video, just repaired my shade!!

Thank you for this detailed video! We were able to repair the blinds following these instructions (and purchase from your website). As an aside, Hunter Douglas may be a well-respected brand, but these (LiteRise) blinds have been complete pieces of junk! We have two of these and both of them have had to be sent in twice for repairs. This was the third time for one. This is in a house with no kids or pets, and gentle handling!

Thank you so much, this video was perfect! only problem is my shade is slanted now...will have to find another video for that fix!

Thank you so much! Very helpful video!

Worked exactly as advertised. Quick parts delivery. Easy fix - thank you!

Thanks for posting. Very helpful.

Excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing. This worked perfectly and was easy to follow.

Great video showing how to repair the transmission!! I do need help understanding how to secure the end of one of the internal strings to the spool. After installing the new trans and hanging the shade, the string appears to have come loose from the spool. ugh! Thanks!

Awesome video. Was ready to get rid of the blinds but this was an easy repair!

Y'all are life savers!

This worked perfectly. Thanks so much!

Excellent video, very detailed. Everything I need to change out motors and transmission in HD Lite Rise. Thank you very much!!!!

Thank you!

It’s much easier to remove the lower rail and pull the cords through than to mess around with deploying and lowering the shade.

I have about 5 of these blinds in my house. What's strange to me is that, every single one has two sets of these motor/transmission/rod/spool assemblies in it. But only one is used. The other one does nothing as I expand and contract the blinds. Why?

Thank you!!

Well shoot , Looks easy but leave it too me to ruin such an easy installation. Where are you located?

Interesting how the new motors/ transmission kept disappearing and had to be put back on again

I have the same issue and was wondering that do I have to change all the 3 things (2 motors and one transmission)? Is there a way to find out what went wrong, the motor or the transmission? and just replace that.

I purchased 2 motors, biege, for 2 shades. The transmissions are still in good shape and wound as it should be. Followed directions exactly per the video an it is not working properly. The internal lines a intact. Does not retract with out help and does not go all the way up. What am I doing wrong? Do the shade wind up spool shafts (3) need lubrication?

Would you please comment on how to correct the problem of one side of the shade drooping down after it has been retracted. Is the repair a simple as popping out the plug on the bottom bracket and shortening the string?

Do you have an explanation on how to do this with top/down bottom-up version? I can't seem to figure out how to get the new motor and transmission to engage properly when installed. I think has to do with how the spools are set before I release the motor stop. Thanks!

thank you!!

Great tutorial

How in the world did the headrail slide off so easily? Mine won't budge

If using the existing transmission, how does it change? do you have to put a pin in? thanks

The video shows a bottom up repair, I have a bottom up / top down shade where the top down transmission failed. Do the same procedures apply regarding the state of the blind before you remove the last transmission pin?

Great video. Thank you!

When I did this it is pretty tough to pull down and the blinds are lopsided. Any thoughts on why?

I discovered that the cord on one of the spools has come off and wound itself around the metal shaft. How do I repair that??

Can you re-tension the springs?

I can't get the top rail to slide off. It seems stuck. Any advice?

Thanks for the detailed video. Thougjh i have a few questions. On the transmission you took off one stop and then took off the second stop after snaping on the motor. Could you have left both transmission stops on then remove them both of them after snapping on the motor. Also what would happen if you didnt pull the shade down before removing the motor shaft stop. Would the shade still operate.

Okay, I wound it like you said, and it started clicking at about 20 winds so I stopped. It raised the tension but did not pull down correctly and made a clicking noise as I pulled it down until it was back to weak tension again. Does this mean my motor/spring is broken?

My 2004 Literise-Duette has a white transmission with D-Rod shaft. Which motor should I get?

Do these motors have batteries in them?

source for parts?

Hi. Great video. It was very helpful. For some reason my setup had the black Transmission in the back but on your video is in the middle. Does that matter? Thanks again

and motor shaft stopper

I have a shade with a four motor set up. The motors fresh back from repair, snapped out and unfortunately unwound. The transmission and all other parts look good. Is there a way to wind the motor back and reinstall? I may need to improvise for transmission pins and motor locks as well since I don't have these.

Can anyone explain how I take the shade down to examine the inner parts without damaging any wires?

What if I only need to change the transmission? Do I need to buy new motors too? I bought a blue transmission and installed with old motor and it doesn’t work.

We bought a house with a large, 104", Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb Literise shade that will no longer go up. When I pulled it apart the transmission color is not any of the 4 shown in the video but is an off white color. Do you have any idea if one of the others can replace it as I can't seem to find the off white one on-line anywhere...? Thank you!

LiteRise Replacement Kit Available for purchase: www.automatedshadestore.com/shop/product-info.php?HD_Duette_LiteRise_Lift_System_Replacement_Kit-pid578.html

Where can I buy the parts? Hunter Douglas won't send the transmission and motors to me. They say it must be done through one of their dealers. They were willing to send the pockets and ferrules.

motors can be energized no need to buy new ones.

Where can I buy it？Amazon ？

Ok,this may be a lifesaver, because the shade guys have no interest in honoring the warrantee. They just want to charge $130 to fix it.

Now these flimsy plastic parts really is a pain on the wallet

Will never buy them again. Purchased for bedrooms in 2015 and it has been nothing but constant failure ever since. Recently had a repair man come in again to fix them. Guess what? Failed again. Dont waste ur money on shit products.