ᐅ What can I do if the doors on my IKEA BESTA cabinet are misaligned or uneven?

Created on: 1 Mar 2018 08:12
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Hiroaki
Some time ago, I assembled an IKEA Besta chest of drawers, but I noticed that the doors are not hanging straight; instead, they are crooked. One door sticks noticeably at the bottom, and the other more so at the top. It looks like the hinges are not properly adjusted. What exactly can I do to fix the problem with the misaligned doors? Are there specific adjustment options on the hinges or other tips I should be aware of? The chest of drawers is completely level, ruling out assembly errors with the side panels. I am looking for a detailed guide or a step-by-step approach to correct this, in order to prevent further damage.
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kloreo
2 Mar 2018 08:18
Replace hinges and ensure proper adjustment; if possible, lightly clean the screws and remove any rust or dust.
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Hiroaki
2 Mar 2018 18:22
Thanks to everyone for all the tips and advice. Especially the recommendation to remove the door completely and check the hinges was very helpful. In the end, I ordered a replacement hinge and was able to replace the original door, which was clearly bent. Also, the iterative adjustment of the three screws has now allowed the doors to sit straight. I believe you just have to proceed systematically and not underestimate the impact of small tolerances. This thread has been very helpful for that.