ᐅ Ikea Faktum - Metod? What happens if I need replacement parts?
Created on: 12 Jan 2014 15:01
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flügeliHello Ikeafans! I’m new here and have a (maybe silly) question right away: What happens if something breaks in our Faktum kitchen after switching to Metod? Are the new Metod cabinets compatible with the Faktum ones, or would I need to install an entirely new kitchen? I’m a bit worried. I’ve searched online but couldn’t find any useful information. Also, with two small children, I don’t have much time for lengthy research – so I’m quickly posting my question here in your valuable forum.
Best regards to everyone
flügeli
Best regards to everyone
flügeli
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Nordkäppchen12 Jan 2014 15:44Hi
Faktum and Metod are not fully compatible. But with a two-row kitchen, you could possibly replace one side with Metod, or use Metod for the wall cabinets and Faktum for the base cabinets… with a bit of creativity, you can make it work without having to replace the entire kitchen.
You can easily find the warranty conditions on the Ikea website.
Spare parts and fronts are available for 2 years.
If something breaks due to user damage, like children scratching a door or breaking it off its hinges, a skilled carpenter will be needed. The Metod doors will be 80cm (31.5 inches) high and can be trimmed.
Maybe buy 1 or 2 cabinets as spare parts, in case a drawer comes off its track… if the drill holes in a cabinet are damaged, you can replace the side panel.
But I have 4 children, who are now quite grown up, and my IKEA kitchen has been moved 3 times without any damage. My parents’ and in-laws’ kitchens (not IKEA) are both over 30 years old, and nothing has needed replacing there so far.
So no need to panic—I expect the kitchen to last much longer than the appliances.
Best regards
Nordkäppchen
Faktum and Metod are not fully compatible. But with a two-row kitchen, you could possibly replace one side with Metod, or use Metod for the wall cabinets and Faktum for the base cabinets… with a bit of creativity, you can make it work without having to replace the entire kitchen.
You can easily find the warranty conditions on the Ikea website.
Spare parts and fronts are available for 2 years.
If something breaks due to user damage, like children scratching a door or breaking it off its hinges, a skilled carpenter will be needed. The Metod doors will be 80cm (31.5 inches) high and can be trimmed.
Maybe buy 1 or 2 cabinets as spare parts, in case a drawer comes off its track… if the drill holes in a cabinet are damaged, you can replace the side panel.
But I have 4 children, who are now quite grown up, and my IKEA kitchen has been moved 3 times without any damage. My parents’ and in-laws’ kitchens (not IKEA) are both over 30 years old, and nothing has needed replacing there so far.
So no need to panic—I expect the kitchen to last much longer than the appliances.
Best regards
Nordkäppchen
So kind of you! Thank you for your reply… Yes, I’ll head in the direction of Ikea Florenz and stock up.
I am a bit bothered by this, especially since the kitchen is fairly new, and I’m mainly frustrated about the height, which I would have liked to be a bit taller. The carpenter won’t be a problem—I can find one in my father-in-law! But with Lidingö fronts, it will still be difficult for him to do a good job.
Have a great Sunday and thanks again for responding!!
Flügeli
I am a bit bothered by this, especially since the kitchen is fairly new, and I’m mainly frustrated about the height, which I would have liked to be a bit taller. The carpenter won’t be a problem—I can find one in my father-in-law! But with Lidingö fronts, it will still be difficult for him to do a good job.
Have a great Sunday and thanks again for responding!!
Flügeli
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Nordkäppchen12 Jan 2014 17:01Don’t worry... this isn’t specific to IKEA. My first kitchen was an expensive LANZET kitchen, and after a year I needed a new door, but there were none available... the handles, which had wooden strips matching the fronts, were also no longer available.
Are you familiar with PORTAS? They also renovate kitchen fronts, I believe they cover the front with some kind of film. I once saw pictures where an old rustic oak kitchen was transformed into a stylish Lidingö white.
Best regards
Nordkäppchen
Are you familiar with PORTAS? They also renovate kitchen fronts, I believe they cover the front with some kind of film. I once saw pictures where an old rustic oak kitchen was transformed into a stylish Lidingö white.
Best regards
Nordkäppchen
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IKEA-Experte12 Jan 2014 17:27Hello,
if a cabinet rail comes loose and the hole is damaged, it’s usually enough to drill a new one. The rails themselves generally have enough holes, and if needed, you can drill additional holes there as well.
I once had to replace the carcass of the base cabinet under the sink because the faucet was leaking and I didn’t notice it at first.
If you prefer drawers instead of doors somewhere, it’s a good idea to stock up on matching fronts and, if necessary, handles. Drawers can always be replaced, especially if you have a carpenter in the family.
if a cabinet rail comes loose and the hole is damaged, it’s usually enough to drill a new one. The rails themselves generally have enough holes, and if needed, you can drill additional holes there as well.
I once had to replace the carcass of the base cabinet under the sink because the faucet was leaking and I didn’t notice it at first.
If you prefer drawers instead of doors somewhere, it’s a good idea to stock up on matching fronts and, if necessary, handles. Drawers can always be replaced, especially if you have a carpenter in the family.
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