Hello everyone,
I have noticed for some time that my IKEA Billy bookshelf often squeaks when I use it. The noise usually occurs when loading or unloading items or when I lightly bump into it. I suspect the sound comes from the joints between the individual shelves, but I am not entirely sure.
I have already tightened all screws and checked the dowels several times, but this only helps temporarily. Does anyone have an idea why the Billy bookshelf squeaks so often and what measures I can take to reduce the noise without disassembling the shelf or compromising its stability? Maybe someone is familiar with the materials or typical weak points of this shelf.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have noticed for some time that my IKEA Billy bookshelf often squeaks when I use it. The noise usually occurs when loading or unloading items or when I lightly bump into it. I suspect the sound comes from the joints between the individual shelves, but I am not entirely sure.
I have already tightened all screws and checked the dowels several times, but this only helps temporarily. Does anyone have an idea why the Billy bookshelf squeaks so often and what measures I can take to reduce the noise without disassembling the shelf or compromising its stability? Maybe someone is familiar with the materials or typical weak points of this shelf.
Thanks in advance for your help!
sarGabriel schrieb:
Squeaking usually comes from wood rubbing against wood or from screws that have loosenedSorry, but that’s too general and not very helpful here. If it’s “wood against wood,” a well-made piece of furniture should be able to handle that quietly, right?
Sanfe schrieb:
I suspect the noise comes from the joints of the individual shelvesHere lies the core of the problem: the Billy shelf unit is simply not designed for permanent heavy loads, and the low-cost construction means that noises are likely to occur with frequent use.
Why this Ikea phenomenon happens so often is a question Ikea should probably answer themselves. Maybe it’s time to seriously consider better material quality and connection technologies instead of sticking to low wages and mass production?
Until then, the only option is to regularly check and maintain the shelf and either live with the model as it is or properly upgrade it.
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