ᐅ BILLY Shelf Drawer Slides Squeaking: Tips for Fixing the Issue?

Thanks in advance to everyone for the helpful tips! Regarding your question, the tracks are metal with plastic rollers. I did find some lubricant on the guides, but probably too little or the wrong kind. I checked the screws, and they are secure. About the powder: that sounds interesting— is it reliable for the long term or more of an emergency solution? And regarding the PTFE spray: can I safely apply it directly to the rollers, or is it better to only spray the tracks? One more question: is there anything to watch out for when removing and reinserting the drawers to avoid damage?

koduga schrieb:
Have you checked if maybe a screw is loose or if the rail is slightly warped?

I can only confirm that! Mechanical stresses on the guide often cause squeaking noises. One more tip for removing the drawer: For BILLY shelves with metal telescopic runners, there is often a small latch or lock on the side of the rail that needs to be released beforehand.

I recommend carefully pulling the drawer out completely and then releasing the clips on both sides simultaneously or in the correct sequence; otherwise, the runner can be damaged. If you like, I can gladly provide you with a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do this safely. That way, you can easily clean and re-lubricate the runners.

Regarding lubricants: PTFE spray is highly recommended, especially for metal-plastic combinations. Baby powder is more of a temporary fix and loses effectiveness due to moisture but works well for the meantime.

Wow, what a great technical discussion here! 🙂 I agree with all the tips, I’ve also dealt with a squeaky BILLY drawer before. My advice: be patient and try out the little tricks! Whether using silicone, PTFE, or powder – the important thing is to open and close the drawer completely several times afterward. This distributes the lubricant and ensures smooth operation. It’s a small success when the noise finally stops 😉 Good luck!

For a very simple approach: pull out the drawer, clean the runner with a dry cloth, apply new silicone spray, put the drawer back in, and move it back and forth several times. This is how I have solved all squeaking issues with BILLY drawers so far.