ᐅ Is it normal for Ikea Hemnes furniture to creak or squeak during assembly?

[@ineslu] A controlled indoor climate is definitely better for wooden furniture. A relative humidity of about 40-60% reduces stresses in the wood that can cause creaking. Regarding the hinges, careful disassembly and renewing the lubrication is not a problem and does not affect the warranty, as long as the parts are not damaged. Important: Use suitable lubricants such as silicone spray or furniture wax, not oil-based or sticky substances. Ikea itself does not provide any particularly forbidden maintenance instructions for Hemnes, so you are on the safe side with clean, careful work.

A Hemnes wardrobe is great, but when it comes to squeaking, it can get really annoying! 🙂 I had creaking with mine too, and it turned out a few screws were loose. After a quick pass with the screwdriver, everything was quiet again. So, keep your spirits up—this is a common issue and often fixed easily with a bit of maintenance. Good luck!

Squeaking is often a result of assembly issues. Check the screws, clean and lubricate the hinges. If it still squeaks after that, there might be a defective part.

I think a little quiet creaking from wooden furniture is almost like a small living thing making itself noticed 😉. But joking aside – if it’s annoying, simple steps usually help: check the screws, lightly sand any wooden areas, and lubricate all moving parts well. Hemnes is a sturdy piece, so it’s worth taking care of it. And if nothing helps, Ikea’s customer service is generally very straightforward. Good luck, and hopefully your cabinet will be completely silent soon!