Wardrobe repair: replacement of rollers and guides
Every owner of a closet cannot be insured against the fact that problems will appear in it sooner or later. Therefore, you need to know certain nuances of operating the product, for example, what to do if you need to repair a wardrobe, replace rollers and guides. This will be discussed in the article.
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What most often breaks in a sliding wardrobe system?
Repairing wardrobes and replacing rollers in them is most often observed among those people who do not carry out preventive maintenance. First you need to figure out what causes the problems. First of all, these include:
- Ingress of various contaminants into the device or accumulation of dust;
- Failure of rollers;
- Incorrect location of mechanisms.
In any case, the cabinet design consists of two elements: the main part - the frame, and the mechanical part. Thus, problems with the first of them appear often. This usually occurs due to long-term use, which results in the formation of small gaps between the sashes.
The problem can also arise due to a fairly large load that the structure takes on. In any case, you should not delay in correcting the defects.
How to replace rollers in a structure
It is believed that the defect with rollers is the most common. It can be noticed when it is difficult to open the cabinet door.To fix the problem, you must first determine the type of product.
The upper and lower rollers may fail. To repair the upper ones, you need to do the following:
- Unscrew the screws;
- Remove the element that is damaged;
- Install a similar element;
- Finally, secure the supplied parts.
If you are going to replace the support rollers, you need to perform other steps. Namely: removing the sashes (they are not secured), using a hexagon, unscrew the adjusting bolts, and replace the old elements with new ones.
Features of replacing guides
You should change the guides if you notice that the sash is jammed while in a certain position. This fact indicates damage. To correct the situation, you need to start by dismantling the cabinet door.
And after removing the sashes, it is worth replacing the damaged parts and installing new ones in the right place.
ATTENTION! If you want to fix the structure, it is recommended to attach the rail to new fasteners. And the original ones can be deleted.
Preventing problems
To prevent or partially eliminate defects that arise in the operation of the cabinet, you should not forget about some measures. To begin with, it is worth understanding that it is advisable to keep the closet always clean and take care of it regularly. This is necessary to get rid of small particles that can cause various types of contamination.
Therefore, the first tip would be to use a vacuum cleaner frequently. The second is the application of a special lubricant, since the parts are subject to constant friction, and it is necessary to extend the service life of the device. This will ensure that the cabinet mechanisms slide smoothly.
In addition, it is worth monitoring the appearance of the chipboard that makes up the structure.
IMPORTANT! The cabinet should not be placed near heating devices or in rooms with high humidity, as this may lead to deformation of its surface. It is recommended to wipe the product with soapy water and then dry it thoroughly.
