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AmericanBlinds

4.7

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Get designer looks, not designer prices. American Blinds has custom blinds and shades from top brands, plus free swatches, shipping and expert design consults.


americanblinds.com
Founded in 1986
Houston, TX, United States
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AmericanBlinds Reviews Summary

The company enjoys a strong reputation for product quality and customer satisfaction, with many customers praising the ease of online ordering and the timely delivery of blinds. Positive feedback highlights the appealing design and affordability of the products, as well as effective customer service that addresses issues promptly. However, some customers expressed concerns regarding inconsistencies in product details, such as installation instructions and the operation of certain components. Overall, while the company's strengths lie in product reliability and customer support, there is room for improvement in ensuring consistent communication and clarity throughout the purchasing process.

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Oregon
2 reviews
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Great service
January 10, 2024

Easy to order and the order came fast, good quality.

Date of experience: January 9, 2024
North Carolina
2 reviews
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My bedroom
January 8, 2024

Quick, easy, and beautiful match of color. I got 1 inch mini blinds in Wisteria.

Date of experience: January 8, 2024
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was very satisfied with my order.
January 8, 2024

Fairly easy to order and also fairly easy to install. I was very pleased with product.

Date of experience: January 7, 2024
Iowa
1 review
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Use another company
January 12, 2024

I ordered 2 blinds, custom made. Payment cleared my card 2 days after purchase. A week after I ordered them, I got notification that they had shipped. When I noticed that there was no update for shipment 3-4 days later I reached out to customer service and found out that the blinds are manufactured in, get this, Mexico. This was confirmed by 2 other agents when I called for updates a couple days after the estimated delivery and there still wasn't movement. As of this post, its FINALLY updated with new tracking information but 3.5 weeks AFTER I placed the order and 3 weeks after they've had my payment. I won't be using them as I prefer American Made products. Just because it says American doesn't mean its manufactured in America in this case.

Date of experience: January 5, 2024
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Always good quality
January 3, 2024

Quick, easy, great quality. Simple to choose the options.

Date of experience: January 2, 2024
West Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
December 31, 2023
Updated review

Easy and I did call CS to review what I had ordered in past so I could replace a couple blinds. Rep was very helpful.

Date of experience: December 31, 2023

It's easy, fast and I like the quality
March 27, 2022
Previous review

It's easy, fast and I like the quality

Date of experience: March 27, 2022
Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They say a company is only as good as its customer service, and unfortunately, I have learned that American Blinds is no longer a good company based on my first experience with an issue after many years as a loyal customer. Years ago, we furnished our entire house with blinds purchased from American Blinds, and we've slowly been replacing those blinds with new purchases from American Blinds as we've updated our house, always with complete satisfaction. However, I recently purchased a mini-blind at the recommendation of one of their design consultants that is too deep for our relatively shallow window frames. This was never a problem with any of our prior purchases. After contacting their customer service, the only solution offered was for me to purchase a replacement blind using one of their design consultants (again) to ensure it will fit. They do not offer returns or refunds, and my request for a price concession toward the replacement blind was unanswered.

Fortunately, I learned their disregard for me as a customer over a $100 blind and not concerning an issue with the $1,000s of blinds previously purchased through American Blinds. I will take their customer service agent's advice and order a replacement with the guidance of a design consultant, but it will be from a different company. I can no longer recommend American Blinds -- caveat emptor.

Date of experience: December 13, 2023
South Carolina
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Ordered a large shipment of 13 blinds for a client. Blinds shipped from Korea thru DHL. First delivery of 3 blinds arrived "almost"on time. Remaining came in 4 separate shipments, the last more than a week later. Quality and price were fine (although one was incorrectly sized) but client was unhappy because they had to live without window treatments for so long. I decided to give them a second chance and ordered 4 "quick ship" blinds, due to ship 11/29 for delivery by 12/6. As of today, 12/5, they have not shipped. I will not use again.

Date of experience: December 5, 2023
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Be very careful if you order outdoor roller shades!
September 7, 2023

I own a home in Belize and purchased all of my interior blinds from this company. They were on the expensive side, but all in all a great product. Then I decided to purchase the exterior blinds. They arrived and I loved them as much as the interior ones. However, after about 3 months, the stainless steel ball chains started rusting. I would do my best to clean them every time I used them to try to keep the rust off. After 6 months the chains broke on all three shades. I called customer service, they were very nice and ordered me new chains. However, I called again and asked what else I could do, as I did not want to have to replace the chains every 6 months. Considering the three shades cost me over $4,000 and are sold as outdoor shades, one would think they would have something better than a chain that would only last three months. They had no alternative. So I warn anyone that wants to purchase outdoor roller shades, be CAUTIOUS! The chains will rust and be unusable

Date of experience: August 8, 2023
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I would have given a rating of 4 or 5 but am not happy with my dealings with customer service. The ordering process online was easy enough and the turn around was pretty short. The products seem to be fairly decent quality. However, when I ordered cordless shades, I ordered 3 shades, it indicated that each order would come with a cordless pole to raise and lower the shade. I assumed each shade would come with a pole but I only received one pole because it was only one order with three shades. I was told if I had done three separate orders then I would have received three poles at no extra charge. Tell me the logic in that please? Customer service was willing to charge me for more poles but not provide good customer retention service and offer to send me two more poles. By the way, the poles themselves are fully cheap plastic and they want something like $68 for additional poles. Buyer beware!

AmericanBlinds attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: July 31, 2023
SocialCare .. — AmericanBlinds Rep
over a year old

Hi Harold. I am so sorry to hear that there was confusion when placing your order. I can imagine that this is frustrating and I apologize for the inconvenience. I would love to jump in and take a look. Please email me your order number to [email protected]. I am happy to help! -- Ava N

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We ordered two outdoor solar shades for our porch. One arrived perfectly and we set it up right away - so far we are very happy with it! The other arrived damaged in transit - the large metal pole was bent at about a 30 degree angle making it impossible to hang up. I called customer service and within minutes they had a replacement being sent out way.

Date of experience: July 30, 2023
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Fit, Easy Install
July 27, 2023

We took the measurements, received the product and installed, all without any issues.

Date of experience: July 27, 2023
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Received the shipment. Upon inspection, noticed the wooden tilt wand was broken. Also noticed the other tilt wand was bowed. I notified American Blinds and they shipped a replacement. The replacement wand was also broken. On the phone again requesting another replacement. Very frustrating.

AmericanBlinds attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: July 27, 2023
SocialCare .. — AmericanBlinds Rep
over a year old

Hi Jerry. I am so sorry to hear that the wands have broken in transit. I can imagine that this is frustrating and I apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused you. I am happy to hear that we have utilized the 3-year warranty and replaced the parts. Please note that I have forwarded your experience over to our Factory Liaison for further review. If there is anything that I can do to turn your experience around, please reach out to me at [email protected]. I am here to help! -- Ava N

California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Not Happy
August 21, 2023

Still have not received the correct blinds and no one at this company seems to care. Have had contact with 3 different customer service people and they were very nice on phone and said problem should be taken care of in 3 - 4 days. But no one has followed up on my problems with getting the correct blinds. Ordered blackout verticell blinds and received light filtering. I have sent photos 3 times and no response. I am very frustrated at this point. It's been 2 weeks since I first contacted customer service about this problem. Spent $900 for these blinds.and not sure of what my options are at this point. Based on my experience so far with this company would definitely "NOT RECOMMEND" American Blinds to anyone.

AmericanBlinds attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: July 22, 2023
Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Will we ever receive our order?
July 16, 2023

This is feeling like a scam and we have not loved working with this company. We ordered some outdoor shaded on May 25th, and on the website, it says they will be delivered within 10-15 business days. Confirmation email says the delivery date would be June 13-16. And then the freight company says they won't get here until June 29. The customer service of American Blinds is not helpful at all. Apparently they have someone manufactured the product and basically just told us that the delivery date was an estimate. Well, is it ok if you don't deliver until 2024? I'm gonna have to file a fraudulent dispute on my credit card. They do not live up to their promise at all, and offer no resolution other than, "just keep waiting".

AmericanBlinds attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: June 16, 2023
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Helpful
May 24, 2023
Updated review

We called in today and spoke with a representative who was very helpful...

Date of experience: May 24, 2023

Website not user friendly
June 22, 2023
Previous review

Website not user friendly

Date of experience: May 23, 2023
Florida
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Quite disappointed
May 22, 2023
Updated review

Easy check out and great selection but I ordered 28.5 in wide got 27.5 leaving gap on sides for light to come in. Feel material of shade was not similar to sample. Feels like paper or a thin fabric. I had high hopes but they weren't met. I sent email to customer service with no reply.

AmericanBlinds attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: April 22, 2023
SocialCare .. — AmericanBlinds Rep
over a year old

Hi Anthony. I am sorry to hear that the product is not what you expected. I would love to look into this further. Please reach out to me at [email protected]. I am happy to help! -- Ava N


Easy check out and great selection!
March 5, 2023
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Easy check out and great selection!

Date of experience: March 5, 2023
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This is my first order from AB and i must tell everyone my blinds are 10 million x's better than i ever dreamed. I got the basic room darkening roller blind but for a large 86 inch window. No topper. Plastic Chain thingee on right side which lowers and raises my new blinds like butter. I just wanted night time privacy & that ill have. Installation was a BREEZE. I did it all alone in 15 minutes. I couldnt be more happy. Communication from them was clear and easy. Ill be ordering again and again and then more!

Date of experience: March 31, 2023
California
1 review
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Quality products
March 8, 2023

Great company. I have used it for years and have referred many friends and family members.

Date of experience: March 7, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quality is the best
February 25, 2023
Updated review

Easy to order I have ordered several blinds from this company

Date of experience: February 25, 2023

Easy to order and a fine product from past orders
January 16, 2023
Previous review

Easy to order and a fine product from past orders

Date of experience: January 16, 2023

Easy to order and accurate fit
October 29, 2022
Previous review

Easy to order and accurate fit

Date of experience: October 29, 2022

Easy to order
October 18, 2022
Previous review

Easy to order

Date of experience: October 18, 2022

Good instructions on measuring
September 22, 2022
Previous review

Good instructions on measuring

Date of experience: September 22, 2022