Escape 23 Drawer Sliders

[ldvorak]

Has anyone had any issues with drawer sliders losing ball bearings and then getting stuck? My unit is a 2024 E23 that I picked up in Chilliwack this spring. Am just curious. I had 3 drawers do this so I replaced all the sliders.

[LRL]

Originally Posted by ldvorak

Has anyone had any issues with drawer sliders losing ball bearings and then getting stuck? My unit is a 2024 E23 that I picked up in Chilliwack this spring. Am just curious. I had 3 drawers do this so I replaced all the sliders.

No, but I did have two drawers' sliders come off their attachment to the cabinet due to the use of exceedingly short screws. And the screw holding a cabinet door magnet decided to break when I opened the door.

[ldvorak]

Yes the screws were also very short and small (number 6, 1/2 inch screw). I replaced them all with number 8, 1/2 inch screws and that seemed to work well. I just thought the quality of the sliders should have been better.

[Selkirk]

You must have one of the first E23's in Alberta....hope you are enjoying it!

Originally Posted by ldvorak

Yes the screws were also very short and small (number 6, 1/2 inch screw). I replaced them all with number 8, 1/2 inch screws and that seemed to work well. I just thought the quality of the sliders should have been better.

I had the same issue with the #6 screws that attach the drawer slides to the cabinet frame. One worked itself loose and jammed up the slide mechanism. It was probably stripped out when initially installed. I also replaced them with #8 screws and have had no issues since.

The slides themselves have held up well though.......

[Traverson]

Is the drawer slide pull pressure adjustable? Mine is so hard to pull, it feels like I'm going to break the drawer.

[BobCS]

Originally Posted by Traverson

Is the drawer slide pull pressure adjustable? Mine is so hard to pull, it feels like I'm going to break the drawer.

I wish. My E23's drawers and doors all seem quite reluctant to open. I know we don't want them to open during travel, but still. I'm fairly sure the drawers are a friction catch and the side-opening doors are magnets, not adjustable. The bottom-opening doors use a strut that IS adjustable. After replacing a bent hinge, I adjusted all of those struts to a more user-friendly angle.

[Selkirk]

Originally Posted by BobCS

I wish. My E23's drawers and doors all seem quite reluctant to open.

I've gotten into the habit of not fully closing the drawers (to the point where the latch engages) unless travelling. However, that means the drawer face protrudes about 1/8" further from any adjacent cabinet doors.....which does bother my OCD.

Originally Posted by BobCS

I'm fairly sure the drawers are a friction catch and the side-opening doors are magnets, not adjustable.

ETI must have recently changed to magnetic latches for their side-hinged cabinet doors!? My 2023 model has roller-style latches, which are prone to failure. I've already replaced three.