Hello everyone,
I have a Billy shelving unit from IKEA that has been very stable so far. However, after adding some additional shelves, I noticed that the unit now wobbles a bit and doesn’t stand as firmly as before. I installed the shelves exactly in the designated positions and checked that they are properly seated.
My question is: Why does the BILLY shelving unit wobble after adding shelves? Is there a technical or structural reason why its stability might be affected by this?
I would appreciate any advice, including how to best fix the problem if possible.
I have a Billy shelving unit from IKEA that has been very stable so far. However, after adding some additional shelves, I noticed that the unit now wobbles a bit and doesn’t stand as firmly as before. I installed the shelves exactly in the designated positions and checked that they are properly seated.
My question is: Why does the BILLY shelving unit wobble after adding shelves? Is there a technical or structural reason why its stability might be affected by this?
I would appreciate any advice, including how to best fix the problem if possible.
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PeoDaniel19 Sep 2022 10:25One idea: Have you checked if the rear wall is properly aligned over the entire surface and not slightly detached in some areas? Even small gaps can contribute to wobbling.
If this is not possible, sometimes an additional wall fastener can help improve stability.
If this is not possible, sometimes an additional wall fastener can help improve stability.
klo61 schrieb:
Absolutely yes, especially with tall shelves.Thanks, that’s a good point. The shelf is about 2 meters (6.6 feet) high. I will try to better level the adjustable feet or place something underneath.
Ethan schrieb:
That’s typical of insufficient lateral stability.I haven’t changed anything on the side panels yet, but it’s quite possible that the shelf twists a bit more with additional shelves.
I’m also considering adding an extra wall mounting, even though I haven’t used one so far.
Today, I tried to level the base area using small shims and tightened the back panel again. I also installed the wall mounting.
Result: The wobbling is significantly reduced, almost unnoticeable. Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips, especially regarding leveling the floor and securing the back panel.
If the problem occurs again, I will pay close attention to the metal pins.
Result: The wobbling is significantly reduced, almost unnoticeable. Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips, especially regarding leveling the floor and securing the back panel.
If the problem occurs again, I will pay close attention to the metal pins.
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