Drawer Slide (Ball-Bearing)
Kitchen · Moderate
Side-mounted rails that let drawers glide. Sticking, wobbling, or drawers that fall off their rails point to bent or worn slides.
Replacement cost
$5–$25
Typical lifespan
10 yrs
Maintenance
every 6 months
Tools you may need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Tape measure
- Level
Steps
- Pull the drawer out, press the release levers, and lift it free.
- Unscrew the old slides from the drawer and cabinet walls.
- Screw new cabinet members level, then attach drawer members.
- Insert the drawer and test full extension several times.
Maintenance
Wipe rails and apply dry PTFE lubricant twice a year; never grease ball bearings with oil. (Suggested interval: every 6 months.)
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