How to Get the Longest Life from Your Rechargeable Roller Blind Battery
Want your roller blind battery to last for years? Learn the right way to charge, store, and care for lithium-ion batteries without the guesswork or dead-blind drama.
A Little Care Makes a Big Difference
You know that feeling when your blinds start slowing down like they’ve had one too many coffees? That’s your battery whispering, “Help.”
Most modern roller blinds use lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. They’re reliable, cable-free, and quiet but they’re also a little high-maintenance if you want them to go the distance.
Here’s how to keep them running strong for years, not months.
🔋 1. Don’t Wait Until It Dies
It’s tempting to run things until they quit — but your blind’s battery doesn’t like drama. If you always let it drain to zero, you’re shortening its life.
Pro move: Plug it in when it’s around 20–30% full. If the blinds feel sluggish or the remote is being a diva, that’s your cue.
The handsets we use for our motorised Roller Blinds has a charge level indicator on the screen so there is no guess work needed.
⚡ 2. Unplug It (Yes, Really)
Most chargers say they stop when full, but leaving them plugged in forever isn’t doing your battery any favours. Overcharging slowly wears it down over time.
A full charge takes about 4–6 hours. Once it’s ready? Unplug it, and enjoy the silence.
🕒 3. Top It Up Now and Then
Not using your blinds daily? That’s okay. But batteries don’t like being ignored. If they sit too long, they can slip into a deep discharge — and that’s a one-way ticket to battery burnout.
Give them a quick top-up every 2–3 months, even if they’re off-duty.
🌡️ 4. Keep It Comfortable
Batteries aren’t fans of extremes. Charging them in a sweltering room or freezing garage can mess with their performance.
Best range? Somewhere between 10°C and 30°C (50°F–86°F). If it’s comfortable for you, it’s comfortable for the battery.
🧰 5. Storing Your Blinds? Here’s What to Do
If your blinds are in storage (maybe mid-reno or between installs), don’t forget about the battery.
- Leave it about 50% charged
- Unplug it from everything
- Recharge every few months to keep it healthy
Think of it like a houseplant. You can’t just leave it in the dark and expect it to thrive.
⏳ 6. So... How Long Will It Last?
With normal use and good habits, your roller blind battery should last 5–8 years, or 500–1,000 charge cycles.
In Short...
A little love goes a long way:
- Don’t run it flat
- Don’t leave it on the charger forever
- Keep it cool, topped up, and checked in on
That’s it. Simple care = smoother blinds = one less thing to fix.
About Phil Coleman
Phil Coleman is the fifth generation of his family to run Barlow Blinds, a Leicester business that has been making blinds since 1887. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Phil has played a leading role in shaping industry standards including being part of the team that wrote the only NVQ qualification for blind and shutter installers. He also serves on the Management Committee of the British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA), helping to set best practice across the trade. Under his leadership, Barlow Blinds has remained true to its founding principle: “It’s not our job to find customers for our blinds, it’s our job to find the right blinds for our customers.”
