Hello everyone, I have a question regarding my Ikea Malm dresser: Is it possible to replace the drawer rollers that enable the drawer slides by myself?
The rollers on my dresser are somewhat damaged or worn out, and the drawers no longer glide smoothly. I am aware that Ikea offers these rollers as spare parts, but I am unsure whether the replacement process is fairly straightforward and how to proceed without compromising the stability or functionality of the drawers.
Has anyone here ever replaced Malm drawer rollers themselves or have experience with similar Ikea furniture parts? I would really appreciate a detailed assessment, especially regarding the effort involved and any potential pitfalls. Thanks!
The rollers on my dresser are somewhat damaged or worn out, and the drawers no longer glide smoothly. I am aware that Ikea offers these rollers as spare parts, but I am unsure whether the replacement process is fairly straightforward and how to proceed without compromising the stability or functionality of the drawers.
Has anyone here ever replaced Malm drawer rollers themselves or have experience with similar Ikea furniture parts? I would really appreciate a detailed assessment, especially regarding the effort involved and any potential pitfalls. Thanks!
Thank you for your previous answers; they have been very helpful.
Regarding the model: it is a Malm chest of drawers with three large drawers, probably manufactured around 2014/2015.
The rollers are attached directly to the drawers themselves, not to the slide rails. These are small rolling wheels that can be pushed in and out. On the second drawer, it is noticeable that the roller no longer rolls properly and sometimes even squeaks slightly.
I believe the problem is more with the rollers than with the rails, as the slide rails still appear relatively intact but no longer operate smoothly.
I have already seen the original replacement rollers at Ikea, priced at about 2-3 euros per piece, so that is not an issue.
My main question concerns practical experience: would I simply press the rollers out with gentle force and insert the new ones? Or do I need special tools? Also, is there a risk that the drawer could be damaged in the process, causing it to wobble or not fit properly afterward?
Thanks again, this is very helpful to me.
Regarding the model: it is a Malm chest of drawers with three large drawers, probably manufactured around 2014/2015.
The rollers are attached directly to the drawers themselves, not to the slide rails. These are small rolling wheels that can be pushed in and out. On the second drawer, it is noticeable that the roller no longer rolls properly and sometimes even squeaks slightly.
I believe the problem is more with the rollers than with the rails, as the slide rails still appear relatively intact but no longer operate smoothly.
I have already seen the original replacement rollers at Ikea, priced at about 2-3 euros per piece, so that is not an issue.
My main question concerns practical experience: would I simply press the rollers out with gentle force and insert the new ones? Or do I need special tools? Also, is there a risk that the drawer could be damaged in the process, causing it to wobble or not fit properly afterward?
Thanks again, this is very helpful to me.
Peogil schrieb:
But I’m mainly interested in the practical side: Would I simply push the rollers out with gentle force and then insert the new ones?That’s exactly how you do it. Carefully push the old rollers out of their brackets and insert the new ones. No tools needed—just your hands or possibly a flat object as a lever. Just be careful not to break the plastic brackets.
Peogil schrieb:
Is there a risk of damaging the drawer so that it wobbles more or doesn’t fit correctly afterward?As long as you don’t use excessive force on the wood, that’s very unlikely. Rollers are usually quite firmly fitted—that’s what they’re designed for. So stay relaxed and don’t worry 🙂
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