Even though
there are some opposite opinions on whether if it’s a good idea to install
electric blinds or not, the truth is that many people have chosen to install
them at their houses. For those who are thinking about installing electric
blinds at home, we will mention some pros and cons of doing it.
Let’s see
the pros / advantages first:
- Many
people have old blinds which are heavy and big. These types of blinds may be
hard to pull up and down every day, especially for those people who have back
problems or some kind of pain, or even for older people. This type of
"exercise" of pulling the blinds up and down may be detrimental for
them.
-
Installing electric blinds is comfortable and practical, especially if you have
many blinds at home.
- Electric
blinds generally work better than the regular ones, since its structure tends
to be stronger.
- Many
blinds allow you to install a timer in order the blinds go up and down alone at
a certain time. This way even when you are not home, blinds will close, and it
may be safer and keep the cold outside when the night comes.
Now, let’s
see some of the cons / disadvantages of having electric blinds at home:
- Electric
blinds need electricity, which may raise your electricity bill.
- When the
light are shut off (this usually happens in Argentina ), you won’t be able to pull
the blinds up and/or down.
- In case
the blinds have a problem, we must call a specialist. Instead, if you have
regular blinds, you may ask a friend to help you solve the problem, or call a
specialist (there are more people who know how to fix regular blinds, and not
electric ones -again, in Argentina ).
- Clearly,
a downside of having electric blinds at home is that they are more expensive to
install (and to buy); and also its maintenance is more expensive.
Still,
having electric blinds could be a comfort that worth the investment, and if
they really last longer than the regular blinds, it could be a good option.
Now that
you know the pros and cons of having electric blinds at home, you can make up
your mind an see what type of blinds you choose for your house.