Drawer soft close slides replacement

[Zoomzoom5535]

My kitchen drawer is no more soft closing now, and I think the slide mechanism spoils.

Usually the slide is installed at the side of the drawer, but mine is under it.

Anyone know where can I find the replacement? I tried to put the entire drawer out to inspect, but it can't be removed.

Please share and guide if you have DIY before. Thank you.

 

 

[ER-3682]

Try Thye Seng at Sims Ave....next to 126 Dim Sum Shop.

[Jman888]

can try ikea.

[Watwheels]

So far I have only replaced IKEA ones. 

Yeah. Can try Thye Seng along Geylang like ER-3682 suggested. They have a wide range.

[Justdaniel]

The very first thing that you should do is to search for the sliding mechanism to release the locking of the drawer. It is usually a lever but this lever would not appear unless you pull the drawer fully. 

[mersaylee]

Try to dismantle the parts you're able to and clean then reassemble them to see if it works...that's how I resolved my ikea ones that way. Hope it does the same for you. 

Usually it's the tracks or rails that got dirty and sticky after a period of time that impede the slide...

[Zoomzoom5535]

31 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

Try to dismantle the parts you're able to and clean then reassemble them to see if it works...that's how I resolved my ikea ones that way. Hope it does the same for you. 

Usually it's the tracks or rails that got dirty and sticky after a period of time that impede the slide...

Sure, I will give a try and see if it works after cleaning. Thanks. 💪

[Volvobrick]

Some time the catch gets out of alignment and cannot engage the soft closing spring catch. See if you can adjust that. 

You can also add a stand alone soft closing damper like this :

Worst case just measure the length and buy a similar set online! 

 

Edited January 8, 2021 by Volvobrick

[t0y0ta]

3 hours ago, Zoomzoom5535 said:

My kitchen drawer is no more soft closing now, and I think the slide mechanism spoils.

Usually the slide is installed at the side of the drawer, but mine is under it.

Anyone know where can I find the replacement? I tried to put the entire drawer out to inspect, but it can't be removed.

Please share and guide if you have DIY before. Thank you.

 

 

I just replaced some BLUM ones.

Yours doesn't look like BLUM.

First you have to find out the brand (BLUM, Hettich, local ripoffs etc), then the exact model of the rails (look for it printed on the side of the rail).

There is usually a quick release latch on the orange plastic tab, release both sides and you can then lift the drawer out.

Go buy identical new rails (can try Khiang Sing Hong @ woodlands) and usually you only need to replace the rails (probably secured by some screws), no need to replace the quick release latch already attached to the drawer.

[Ct3833]

If your are the heavier duty ones, can try excel. I am looking for full stainless steel but hardly available. 

 

https://s.lazada.sg/s.ZZHDA

[Zoomzoom5535]

2 hours ago, t0y0ta said:

I just replaced some BLUM ones.

Yours doesn't look like BLUM.

First you have to find out the brand (BLUM, Hettich, local ripoffs etc), then the exact model of the rails (look for it printed on the side of the rail).

There is usually a quick release latch on the orange plastic tab, release both sides and you can then lift the drawer out.

Go buy identical new rails (can try Khiang Sing Hong @ woodlands) and usually you only need to replace the rails (probably secured by some screws), no need to replace the quick release latch already attached to the drawer.

Yes, you're right. Need to click the quick release latch on the orange plastic lab to remove the drawer. I'll remove the drawer tomorrow to clean the slides and see if it helps. Otherwise, I will get the replacement.

Have a blessed weekend ahead!

[t0y0ta]

42 minutes ago, Zoomzoom5535 said:

Yes, you're right. Need to click the quick release latch on the orange plastic lab to remove the drawer. I'll remove the drawer tomorrow to clean the slides and see if it helps. Otherwise, I will get the replacement.

Have a blessed weekend ahead!

Cleaning will not help.

The soft close mechanism is basically a small piston damper inside the rail that retards the force of the drawer slamming. After years of use the damper loses its damping ability. Unless your brand allows the damper to be purchased separately, otherwise you have to buy the entire 2-rail set.

[t0y0ta]

1 hour ago, Ct3833 said:

If your are the heavier duty ones, can try excel. I am looking for full stainless steel but hardly available. 

 

https://s.lazada.sg/s.ZZHDA

Wow... Excel local one selling for 40+ per set.

BLUM one (from Austria) can get cheaper

Anyway for existing cabinet, the owner lan lan have to use back same brand and model, otherwise drawer alignment go out.

[Ghgan]

https://ezbuy.sg/product/51000475140922.html

bottom drawer soft closing rail. I only replaced the bracket on the bottom of the drawer itself, the latch on the left and right panel inside the cabinet no need to change.

[Ct3833]

4 hours ago, t0y0ta said:

Wow... Excel local one selling for 40+ per set.

BLUM one (from Austria) can get cheaper

Anyway for existing cabinet, the owner lan lan have to use back same brand and model, otherwise drawer alignment go out.

I used the han( 母鸡) brand , a lot more expensive, but there is the feeling of shiok. 😀

[Atonchia]

On 1/8/2021 at 2:04 PM, t0y0ta said:

Wow... Excel local one selling for 40+ per set.

BLUM one (from Austria) can get cheaper

Anyway for existing cabinet, the owner lan lan have to use back same brand and model, otherwise drawer alignment go out.

Blum has 25years warranty?