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Customer Reviews for VELUX Classic Sand Solar Powered Light Filtering Skylight Blinds for FS S06 and FSR S06 Models

Internet #205933638

Model #FSLD S06 1259

  • Optimal control of daylight with solar powered blinds
  • Remote control included and no additional wiring needed
  • Eligible for a 26% federal tax credit

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  • 4.4
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  • 86% recommend this product
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Well designed blind fit specifically to certain model of Velux skylight. However, I do agree wit...
Well designed blind fit specifically to certain model of Velux skylight. However, I do agree with other reviewers' comment about the installation instruction is hard to understand. I believe a video instruction will help to resolve the issue.
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This blind helps cut down the glare we had before insulation as well as the heat, so we are prett...
This blind helps cut down the glare we had before insulation as well as the heat, so we are pretty happy we can now use our kitchen midday. Installation was fairly easy, there were no directions in one section so we called Velux and they emailed them right away, that was excellent. The instructions are OK, but they take a bit of thought to wrap your mind around because there are no words. Once you get into the mind of Velux, it's all good. Everything fit as predicted, no issues. no complaints.
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Work great. Easy to install. Real improvement in room temp...
Work great. Easy to install. Real improvement in room temp in my attic loft.
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Fits on my old Velux skylight ...
Fits on my old Velux skylight
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Pretty easy to self install.Works as advertised. Meets all expectations.A...
Pretty easy to self install.Works as advertised. Meets all expectations.A bit more expensive for the functionality it provides.
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outstanding quality, works flawlessly, and installation was not at all...
outstanding quality, works flawlessly, and installation was not at all difficult
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Velux sales support recommended wrong size for my window (my...
Velux sales support recommended wrong size for my window (my units are older without tag) and units is very difficult to assemble.
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Response from VELUXCustomerServiceTeamMay 29, 2019
Hi Paul, I am sorry that the shade that was purchased was not compatible with your current skylight. I would like to help you determine which shade is needed to remedy this situation. Please send any glass measurements, pictures that you have of this VELUX skylight to: vcustomer.service@velux.com so that we can help you find a proper shade solution.
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Blind fits our Velux window perfectly and is exactly what...
Blind fits our Velux window perfectly and is exactly what we were looking for. Easy install. No complaints.
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Good quality. Easy to install after watching install video on...
Good quality. Easy to install after watching install video on Website.
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Design vulnerable to changes in temperature
Our blind worked fine for awhile, but we would hear the spring pop loudly at night while it cooled. Just found out that the spring which keeps the blind fabric taut broke
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Response from Customer ServiceMay 13, 2019
This is an unfortunate occurrence, but one that we can help remedy. Our skylights and accessories go through vigorous testing in different climates, so this is quite a surprise. Please send your contact information, skylight model, shade type & color and a replacement will be sent to you. Our email address is vcustomer.service@velux.com We want you to be able to enjoy your skylights to the fullest and know that our shades are an integral part of that experience.
    Perfect fit!!
    Perfect fit!!
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    Easy install works great...
    Easy install works great
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    Pretty darn cool...
    Pretty darn cool
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    This blind was fairly easy to assemble. The quality is...
    This blind was fairly easy to assemble. The quality is very good but let’s a little light in on the sides between the blind and the metal. Overall I like it.
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    Amazing room blocking shade!!! ...
    Amazing room blocking shade!!!
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    Easy to install Looks nice Easy to operate Fits well inside the opening
    Easy to install Looks nice Easy to operate Fits well inside the opening
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    • Recommended
    Easy Operation
    Replacement skylights professionally installed, look great, and easy to operate. Grateful for solar powered shades.
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      Some assembly required should stand out in the manufacturer's description. If you are an enginee...
      Some assembly required should stand out in the manufacturer's description. If you are an engineer or mechanic (I am both), you may be able to install this, but you will need at least that experience level. I could NOT follow the pictogram assembly instructions, with the many 'click' words printed next to many illustration pages. NOTHING 'clicked' together for me. I defy Home Depot to send an untrained clerk to my house to prove it is possible to assemble this thing using that minimal assembly pamphlet. I had to provide my own longer drywall screws to mount the frame to the skylight opening, after taping the thing together at ground level. Working at a 10 foot high ceiling skylight. I was able to 'mount' the unit using my own hardware. So be warned; some real innovative assembly required.
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      Response from VELUXCustomerServiceTeamFeb 12, 2019
      VELUX as a company strives on continual improvements and from your comments it appears that our installation instructions may need to be reviewed and revised. I am happy to that you were still able to install these shades and hope that it (along with your skylight) will provide you with many years of service. I would also like to mention that VELUX shades will perfectly fit VELUX skylights that come with our "Pick & Click" brackets and will not fit older VELUX skylights or skylights that are manufactured by other companies.
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        10/10Easy to install, exactly what we wanted...
        10/10Easy to install, exactly what we wanted
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        Battery Dead
        We have been happy with the skylights and the solar blinds. But we were surprised that the battery in one of our solar rechargeable blind is dead after 6 years. These do not get used a ton as it is in a second home. Is this normal life? And wow the replacement is expensive and hard to find. Battery model 833442
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        Response from VELUX Customer ServiceJan 17, 2019
        Please call VELUX Technical Support @ 1-800-888-0361 and let them trouble shoot this issue when you are at this home. The battery should last longer than this and there may be another issue at hand. We look forward to your call.
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          poor instructions for installing skylight window blind, disappointed that window...
          poor instructions for installing skylight window blind, disappointed that window is no longer made with the aluminum on one side which helps deflect the sun in summer months.
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          A bit confusing at first, but well worth the effort....
          A bit confusing at first, but well worth the effort.
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          Installation was a piece of cake. Love the way it...
          Installation was a piece of cake. Love the way it works and is a huge step above the prior Velux shades I had years ago.
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          The Velux solar powered shades are great. Not only...
          The Velux solar powered shades are great. Not only do they open and close well they do a great job of darkening the room. I highly recommend them.
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          Arrived in good condition. Easy to install. Have not used...
          Arrived in good condition. Easy to install. Have not used it yet.
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