Any quality electric blind provider in the UK will tell you that there are a lot of misconceptions about how electric blinds work and what their benefits are. This often comes from word of mouth, or just from reading a few too many articles on the internet, so let’s go over some common misconceptions and debunk them. 

 They Can’t Be Operated Manually

In the case of something going wrong, most electric blinds can be operated manually. So if your phone dies or you can’t find the remote, it is entirely possible to manually operate your blinds, usually, this can be done with a hidden cord or a simple pull, depending on the make and model you choose. 

 They Take in Too Much Electricity

Naturally, when you switch from manual to electric blinds, you’ll expect it to use more energy. But this isn’t always true. If you use your electric blinds to block out heat, you’ll end up using your air conditioner less. If you use them to let in the sun in the mornings, you’ll use your heaters less. 

 They’re Unsafe

This really isn’t true, electric roller blinds don’t have dangerous pull cords or end cords that children and pets can get tangled in. To add to this, you can program your electric blinds as well, so you can program them to open and close, which makes it harder for people to break in via windows when you aren’t home and makes it look like your home when you’re really off on vacation.

 Installation is Hard

Installing smart blinds is surprisingly easy. All it takes is some power tools and some reading, but if you’re having a hard time, or your blinds are more challenging shapes or sizes, most blind companies offer a discounted or free installation when you purchase from them. 

 They Don’t Work When Electricity Goes Down

Most electric blinds come with some backup battery power, which means they will still work even if the power is down. Either way, you can still operate the blinds manually, even if your remote isn’t working due to the lack of Wi-Fi. 

 Buy From Brighton’s Locals

Now that all the debunking has been done, if you think electric blinds might be a good choice for your property, you should speak to the team at Brighton Sunblinds, or drop into their state-of-the-art showroom. 

 If you have any other questions, they’ll be more than happy to help you understand why electric blinds are such a helpful investment for your home.