How to adjust the doors of the wardrobe

Active operation leads to wear of the mechanisms, and the doors of the wardrobe compartment may stop closing as before. In such a situation, it is not necessary to call the wizard, the problem can be solved on your own.

types of corner cabinets
Cabinet models are both built-in and freestanding.

Common malfunctions

With prolonged use of sliding wardrobes, various malfunctions may occur. First of all, they are caused by wear and tear of mechanisms. As a rule, the elements of cabinet furniture are designed for different loads. During operation, the parts are not damaged, but only lose part of the functionality.

wardrobe door
Over time, the door of the wardrobe may warp.

These include:

  • skewing of the door;
  • loose closing and subsidence;
  • noise when opening and closing;
  • falling out of the blade with the guide.

These faults can be corrected by yourself. To do this, you need to know the adjustment technology.

Door adjustment
Adjusting the cabinet doors will balance the furniture fronts.

Subsidence and loose closure

Adjustment of sliding doors in wardrobes is required if gaps and crevices occur. Subsidence may be one of the reasons. This malfunction occurs due to the screws that connect the sidewalls to the top and bottom, or due to the adjusting screw responsible for the vertical position of the door.

Tighten the adjusting screw
Tighten the adjusting screw with which you can adjust the slope of the door.

They must be tight. Over time, the clamping force weakens, which leads to problems.

Attention! Check the floor covering for sagging. Sometimes the solution is not hidden in the cabinet doors. In this case, insert substrates.

The sliding wardrobe may not close tightly or open spontaneously.

Turning the screws
By turning the screws on both sides, the gap between the bottom of the door and the rails can be adjusted.

This is caused by problems with the stopper. This curved steel plate serves as a retainer. During operation, it sometimes changes position and stops performing its function correctly.

cabinet making tools
Make sure you have all the tools you need.

Dealing with extraneous noise

If the sliding wardrobe is installed correctly, the doors in it move smoothly and silently. When driving, there is no jerking and no additional effort is required.

cleaning mechanisms on furniture
Mechanisms on chipboard furniture also need to be cleaned periodically.

A creak or grinding noise during opening and closing of the sliding wardrobe doors occurs when there are problems with either moving mechanisms or vibration mountings.

adjusting screws
These adjusting screws are found in the right and left door profile.

This inconvenience can be corrected by lubricating the parts or replacing them if there is damage.

Doors fall out

Sliding wardrobe doors can fall out for several reasons:

  • dust has accumulated;
  • excessive force is applied to open and close the door;
  • the closet is overflowing with things;
  • defective rollers or guides are caught.
clean the slats
Clean cabinet slats frequently.

To put the door in place, you need to lift it and get into the guide. In this case, no additional adjustments are required. You can solve it with regular cleaning and a more respectful attitude.

Wheels
The casters should also be cleaned.

The wheels need to be cleaned of hair and dust, as well as the guides themselves. Contamination is easier to prevent than to fix. If too much dirt builds up and locks the wheels, the door will have to be removed to clean it.

organization of the inner space of the cabinet
For a comfortable use of the cabinet, it is important to properly organize its internal space.

It is necessary to control the fullness of the cabinet so as not to overload it and not lead to breakdowns, distortions and sashes falling out. If the reason is defective materials, we are looking for a better replacement for them.

Deformation of guide profiles

Quite often, breakdowns in wardrobes occur as a result of deformation of the guide profiles. They are made of aluminum, which easily changes shape due to external influences.

Guides
The guides also need adjustment.

You can fix this yourself using pliers or a special hammer with a rubber tip.

How to deal with faults

You can independently deal with breakdowns if you know how to adjust the doors of the wardrobe compartment.

Subsidence

In case of distortion, pay attention to the angles between the sides, top and bottom of the cabinet, which should be equal to 90 °. If you find a discrepancy, tighten the connecting screws, align the walls and secure them with a metal bracket.

cabinet doors
In case of careless handling of the doors of the wardrobe, they can jump out of the lower guide.

Separately, you can adjust the position of the door on the vertical profile using the lower screw, adjusting the slope. If the cause is still not found, tighten the adjusting screw. To find it on the bracket at the bottom of the cabinet side, it is better to use the instructions if available.

instructions and drawings
Use instructions and drawings.

Often it is hidden under a plug or soundproofing tape. Using the hexagon, tighten the screw until the door is parallel to the side wall.

Incomplete closure

The locking stopper is responsible for the tightness of the door closing. To adjust it, you must:

  1. Close the door tightly.
  2. Mark the center of the nearest roller on the bottom rail.
  3. Then we move the sash and move the stopper to the marked point using a thin screwdriver.
  4. Super glue can be used for a more secure grip.
  5. In the absence of a stopper, you can buy it yourself. For installation, you will need to remove the door
Loose cabinet closing
Loose closing of the cabinet is a common problem.

With the correct position of the stopper, the door will close tightly without spontaneous rolling away.

Extraneous noise

You can get rid of the squeak and rattle when moving the door by lubricating the moving mechanisms or replacing them if they are defective. It is also important to adjust the rollers on the wardrobe door, which ensure smooth movement. You will first need to remove the sash.

unpleasant noise
Adjusting the upper roller mechanism will help to get rid of unpleasant noise.
  1. If there is a gap, it is necessary to tighten the fasteners.
  2. The overhangs of the rollers must be symmetrical to the curtain. The misalignment can be corrected by adjusting the roller mechanism.

Deformation of guide profiles

The aluminum rails are easy to straighten when needed. For this we use a hammer with a rubber tip. Walk it over the entire surface. If the damage cannot be repaired, you can replace it.

lubricate the rollers
It is necessary to regularly lubricate the rollers with machine grease.

How to choose the right wardrobe

When choosing a wardrobe, you need to pay attention to the quality of materials.

wardrobe partition materials
Particular attention should be paid to the materials for the manufacture of cabinet parts.

In the manufacture, only certified parts that have proven themselves in the market must be used. If they are cheap and defective, then further exploitation will bring a lot of inconvenience.

partition cabinet assembly
The assembly of the cabinet must be done by a qualified technician.

It is better if experienced craftsmen are engaged in the manufacture of the cabinet.Professionals will be able to do the job efficiently and on time, provide a guarantee, and, if necessary, give useful advice.

wardrobes
Slowly but surely, more and more space of our homes is occupied by wardrobes.

Track profiles, door frames and handles are available in stainless steel or aluminum. The first is more durable and heavier, but loses in appearance. The second one is lighter and softer, but provides silent door sliding, looks neat, decorated.

 cabinet assembly
The life of the cabinet depends on the assembly.

A well-assembled wardrobe can last for many years, delighting the owners and not causing any hassle. But sometimes, during operation, the parts need additional adjustment.

fix things in the closet
It is better to fix things in the closet that interfere with the movement of the doors than to fix the door later.

You can cope with this task yourself. To do this, it is worth finding out in which part the malfunction is located, and what caused it, and then fix the problem.

breakage of the cabinet
Call the foreman if the cabinet breaks down.

The most common inconveniences are resolved at no additional cost. It is enough to tighten the screws and adjust the wheels, some elements need to be lubricated. It is quite easy to extend the service life.

quality fittings
The cabinet must have good quality fittings.

But the most important thing is to choose a high-quality wardrobe and accessories, as well as reliable craftsmen who can assemble it correctly. So you will save yourself from many problems.

door installation
With a high-quality installation, the doors of the wardrobe compartment move smoothly.

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