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Cabinet drawers see a lot of activity over the years. Whether they’re holding kitchensupplies, hardware tools, or an assortment of random items, drawers bear a great deal ofweight and haphazard use. One day the drawer starts to jam or bind, makes a grinding noiseor just plum won’t budge. At that point, it’s clear that you need to investigate and fix theproblem with your drawer slides. It’s easy for a misguided slamming of a drawer or generaloveruse to cause the drawers to stop working properly. Learn about the common problemsthat break down drawer slides and how to remedy these issues with some easy fixes.Bent or misshapen sectionsAfter emptying the content of your drawers and carefully removing the drawer itself,examine the slides. If you see any bent or misshapen spots, look at the extent of thedamage. Oftentimes, the bend can be smoothed out by re-shaping the slide. First, you’llhave to carefully remove the slides from the drawer and drawer box. Use pliers to reshapethe drawer slides and smooth out any warped areas. Clean and replace the slides, and youshould have a functioning drawer again.Loose screwsScrews can often come loose over time. When drawer slides aren’t attached to the sides (orbottom) of your drawer properly, the drawer won’t move smoothly anymore. Consider thecondition of your drawer slides before pursuing this next step. If they’re in good conditionand the screws are the sole problem, get some wood glue before re-tightening the screws.Put some wood glue in the hole and tighten the screws for a seamless and secureattachment.Use cleanerDrawer slides gather dust and debris just like all the other forgotten crevices in your home.Maybe the drawers aren’t sliding in and out as easily as before. If there is no major damageto be discovered, the drawer slides might just need some cleaning. Remove the drawer boxand examine the slides. Use a basic cleaning spray and a rag to wipe down the slides andensure they’re clean. Your drawers should be running smoothly after that.Roller wheelsThe roller wheels to the slides are essential for smooth running, especially with soft-closingor self-close drawer slides. If the wheels are just roughed up or mildly damaged, somegrease and cleaning should put the wheel back into to normal rolling shape. However if thewheel has been worn down to a more flat edge, or if it’s completely broken, you’ll need tocompletely replace your drawer slides. The roller wheels are riveted to the body of the slideand cannot be replaced individually.