ᐅ What should I do if my Ikea Brimnes drawer isn’t sliding smoothly?
Created on: 23 Jun 2015 20:11
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Annile
Hello everyone, I recently bought an Ikea Brimnes bed frame with drawers. Unfortunately, I noticed that one of the drawers no longer opens and closes properly – it sticks on one side and doesn’t slide as smoothly as it did at first. I have the feeling that the drawer slide is not running correctly anymore or might be slightly bent. Can anyone offer advice on what I can do if my Ikea Brimnes drawer isn’t working properly? What could be the causes, and how can I check or fix it myself? Thanks in advance!
pinbo schrieb:
I basically wonder whether Ikea uses metal or plastic runners by default in the Brimnes series. Interesting, I often question that as well. But even if it’s plastic, these rails are basically nothing more than disposable items. Perhaps this is where Ikea’s design falls short for long-term use.
I would seriously consider replacing the sliding runners entirely with high-quality metal guides. It does cost a bit more, but afterward, you get long-term peace of mind and better durability.
The “jamming” can usually only come from material fatigue or poor fit — and with plastic, this happens faster than with metal.
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