Features of the closer for kitchen cabinets

The mechanism of furniture doors works on hinges and awnings, and shock absorbers are responsible for the smoothness. It depends on them whether the lockers will be opened quietly or noisily. Due to frequent use, components become unusable.

failure of fittings
It happens that the fittings of kitchen cabinets break.

To remedy the situation, you can contact a specialist or fix the closers for kitchen cabinets yourself. We will tell you how to do this and what are the causes of breakdowns.

DIY closers repair
Closers on cabinet doors can be repaired on their own.

What is a kitchen closer

The doors are attached to the body with hinges, which consist of three elements - a cup, a shoulder and a striker.

door hinge structure
The door hinge consists of three elements.

A door closer is integrated into this mechanism. It can be installed in a bowl, shoulder or hinge striker. If the soft closing system is working properly, the door will close silently, even if you slam it on purpose. But periodically the closers fail, which is why the cabinet closes with a characteristic cotton.

failure of closers
If the cabinet closes with a noise, then the closer has become unusable.

The system consists of a spring in a metal capsule. It is filled with oil or a liquid silicone compound for smooth movement. When the door is closed, its mass exerts pressure on the door closer lever. The silicone or oil moves to the back of the capsule and the door makes no noise when closing.

closer for kitchen cabinets
The closer consists of a spring and a metal capsule.

The reasons for its breakdown

The soft closing system can fail for several reasons. The most common is the human factor. If you regularly use excessive force when closing the doors or open them abruptly, the closer will not withstand the load.

breakage of a kitchen closer
If you close and open the doors too abruptly, the closer can break.

Other causes of breakage:

  • high air humidity or dampness in the room;
  • temperature jumps;
  • leakage of oil or gas from the capsule;
  • door movement blocking;
  • metal corrosion or deformation of the part.
causes of door closer breakage
Other factors can also affect the condition of the closer.

The method of repair will depend on the cause of the failure of the mechanism. In most cases, a new door closer is required.

door closer replacement
As a rule, the problem is solved by replacing the old closer with a new one.

How to properly install a new door closer on a kitchen set

To understand how you can repair a closer on kitchen furniture, you need to find out what type of design the fittings have.

door closer design type
First you need to determine the type of door closer design.

If it is mortise, you will need to drill a hole to fit the sleeve in the furniture body. After that, the capsule is placed in the socket.

The system, which is attached with self-tapping screws, is easier to install. It is screwed to one of the walls or shelves.

closer replacement
The mechanism is screwed to the cabinet wall.

Even an inexperienced home craftsman can handle this work. It is enough to take a screwdriver, self-tapping screws or Euro screws and act in accordance with the instructions that come with the mechanism.

It is easiest to install a gas closer into the finished mechanism. First, a hinge is mounted to the door, then the mechanism is inserted into the hole until it clicks. The furniture is immediately ready for use.

Fittings that are installed on kitchen drawers are more difficult to install.Before starting work, it is necessary to check if there is 2 mm free space under the rail.

installation of fittings for drawers
Fittings for drawers are more difficult to install.

How to change the closer on drawers:

  1. get the box;
  2. remove old fittings;
  3. install new elements with a closer, be sure to observe symmetry on both sides;
  4. fasten the trigger at the bottom of the drawer.

Attention! For narrow drawers, one-sided guides are suitable, for massive ones, wide paired guides are required. After installation, it is necessary to check the movement of the box and adjust the closer.

drawer check
After installation, you need to check if the drawer slides well.

Closer adjustment

To adjust the density, speed and smoothness of the door closing, you need:

  1. take a screwdriver;
  2. the screws on which the closer spring is fixed must be tightened;
  3. also check the tightness of the fasteners to the door or hinges.

Depending on the tension of the screw on the spring, the door travel changes.

To prevent damage to the closer and damage to the fittings, it must be cleaned of contamination with soapy water and treated with technical oil / silicone grease.

care of fittings
The hardware must be regularly cleaned and lubricated.

If a squeak is heard when closing or opening the door, tighten the screws on the hinges.

It is strictly forbidden to clean the mechanism with soda, abrasive sponges and harsh detergents.

Video: how to change closers on kitchen cabinets

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