How do I repair drawers that aren't closing all the way?

Rosalia
by Rosalia

My kitchens drows are not closing and they stay open why?


  11 answers
  • Michelle Leslie Michelle Leslie on Jan 19, 2020

    Hi Rosalia, 9/10 it's because there's a problem with the hinges. Here's a great video that will help you fix problem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE8XcWAzxrc

  • Rosalie Rogers Rosalie Rogers on Jan 19, 2020

    Your hinges need adjusting.

  • Dee Dee on Jan 19, 2020

    Here is a great video on how to fix sagging drawers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYls_OGRnrU


    Vertical Adjustment


    1. Move the drawer in and out of the cabinet. ...
    2. Loosen the screw in the oval-shaped hole at the front on both sides of the drawer guides. ...
    3. Tap the guides up if the drawer rubs at the top. ...
    4. Insert the drawer back into the cabinet. ...
    5. Move the drawer in and out of the cabinet.


  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Jan 19, 2020

    Hello. I would suggest looking at the drawer mechanism and consider adjusting. Here’s a link that could be helpful


    https://homeguides.sfgate.com/adjust-automatic-closing-drawers-27615.html

  • Pat Pat on Jan 19, 2020

    My doors won't close all the way if there is something against them...have trouble with the two doors under the sink but will close if all bottles, etc . are near the back. If drawers, look at the back and see if something is hitting the back of the cupboard.

  • Janice Janice on Jan 19, 2020

    Sometimes all it takes is the tightening of one of the screws on the door hinge. Place a level on the top of the door while someone else screws one of the screws on the bottom hinge either tighter or more loose. Even that small adjustment may help with your door problem. If not, Here's some help... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vAZGh948PQ



  • Recreated Designs Recreated Designs on Jan 20, 2020

    If fixing the hinges did not work, your door may have warped from water damage possibly. Try using a level to see if they are still straight.

  • Tinyshoes Tinyshoes on Jan 21, 2020

    Rosalia....They may be swelling and you can sand the areas that are sticking or remove the draw and see if a screw or support is loose. Good luck

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on Jan 23, 2020

    See if something is stoping them from the inside .if not are they falling apart that there uneven that would do it.take the draw out and see how the bottom is laying it should be flush up into the sides of the draw