ᐅ What tips and tricks can help make IKEA BESTA drawers operate more smoothly and quietly?

Created on: 12 Mar 2019 14:17
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PIGINI
Hello everyone,

Some time ago, I assembled several IKEA Besta drawers and noticed that opening and closing them is not very smooth and can sometimes be quite noisy. This bothers me a lot, especially when I’m looking for something in the drawers at night.

I’m interested in learning about any tips, tricks, or improvements you can recommend to make IKEA Besta drawers operate more smoothly and, above all, more quietly. I’m curious about simple adjustments as well as minor modifications or alternative materials that could help improve the running quality.

Any advice on experiences with installing damping systems, different drawer slides, or lubricants is also welcome.

Thanks in advance for your tips!
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Samir
14 Mar 2019 07:33
Additional notes:

- It is also important to consider the load on the drawers. Overloaded drawers increase friction and wear out the drawer slides more quickly.

- Individual components should not be overloaded or stored inside to extend their lifespan.

- Furthermore, it is recommended to remove, clean, and maintain the drawers regularly (every 12-18 months) to ensure consistently smooth and quiet operation.
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glamo8
14 Mar 2019 09:18
One more practical tip: If you apply the silicone spray only to the sides of the track profiles where the rollers or rails actually slide, you save a lot of spray and the drawers collect less dirt.