If your IKEA BESTA door is not closed, you may be wondering what the problem could be. It could be a simple fix or a slightly more complicated issue. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the reasons why your door may not close properly, and we will provide some troubleshooting tips to help you fix the issue.
IKEA BESTA Door Not Staying Closed
- Make Sure There’s No Gap Between the Door And The Frame
Begin with checking whether there’s a gap between the door and the frame. If there is, then that’s likely the reason why your door isn’t staying closed. Fix this by adjusting the hinges or using shims to fill in any gaps. A gap indicates the door isn’t the right size for the frame.
- Check The Hinges
Another possibility is that the hinges are not properly aligned. Fix the hinges by adjusting the screws on the hinge. If the issue persists, consider replacing the hinge entirely. The correct way of placing the hinge inside the IKEA BESTA door is by putting the screws on top of the door and not on the frame.
- Lubricate The Hinges
If your hinges are squeaking, then that could also be a reason why your IKEA BESTA door isn’t closed. To fix this, lubricate the hinges with WD-40 or a similar lubricant.
- Make Sure the Door Is Level
If the door isn’t level, then it’s likely that the door will not close properly. To fix this, you’ll need to adjust the hinges to level. Once the hinges are level, the door should close properly.
- Tighten All Screws
If the screws on the hinge are loose, then that could also be a reason why your door isn’t staying closed. Consider tightening all of the screws on the hinge to avoid any further issues.
- Remove Any Obstructions
If there’s a blockage, then that could be why the door is not staying closed. Remove any obstructions and ensure that nothing prevents the door from closing properly.
- Don’t Overfill the cupboard.
If you’re using the IKEA BESTA as a storage unit, make sure you don’t overfill it. If the cupboard is too full, then the door may not be able to close properly.
- Replacement Parts
If the door is still not closing, you may need to replace some parts. The most common part requiring replacement is the IKEA BESTA push-open mechanism. This part can be easily replaced by following the instructions in the IKEA BESTA Assembly Manual.
To Sum it Up
- Check if there are any gaps between the door and frame; that is likely why the door won’t close
- If the hinges are not properly aligned or loose, this could also be why your door is not closing.
- Lubricate the hinges if they are squeaking.
- Make sure the door is level.
- Tighten all screws on the hinge.
- Remove any obstructions blocking the door from closing.
- Don’t overfill the cupboard, so the door has enough space to close properly.