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home and garden smart homeHow are automatic blinds powered?
Last Updated: 22nd January, 2020
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Similarly, how are electric blinds powered?
Sun powered window treatments have a smallsolarpanel with a rechargeable battery wand behind thewindow,charging with sunlight. External lift cords are unnecessarybecausethe shades can be raised and lowered and theblindslats tilt open and close with help from thesun'senergy.
Likewise, how long do motorized blinds last? Typically if a motorized blind is operated twiceaday they should last up to 5 years.
People also ask, do motorized blinds use batteries?
Heavier window treatments will use batterypowermore quickly. If you do choose motorized blindsyoumay wonder how often the batteries have to be changedout.Using rechargeable lithium batteries isrecommendedbecause traditional batteries can deteriorate inthesun.
Are automatic blinds expensive?
Installation costs will vary depending onthenumber of windows you are covering, but you can expect topayanywhere between $35 - $75 per window that isreceivingmotorized blinds treatments.