Computer chair creaks: causes, remedies, prevention

A computer chair is a modern and irreplaceable thing for people who spend a long time at the computer. Unlike the usual office model, a comfortable headrest is provided here, there is a mechanism for adjusting the backrest and seat height, and there are armrests. Using a specialized chair model will help you avoid neck or back discomfort even after several hours of continuous use. However, it happens that over time, the computer chair starts to creak and distract your attention.

To identify the cause of a malfunction in the operation of the chair, you need to listen carefully and determine not only the place from which creaking sounds are heard, but also to understand the nature of these creaks.

For example, if you hear clicking sounds in the area of ​​the cross, this may mean that the gas lift bearing has failed - a device with which the structure is raised and lowered.

An unpleasant sound when leaning back can be due to several reasons:

• the fastening bolts are not tightened enough;
• the swing mechanism is damaged as a result of sharp tilts with significant effort;
• the welded seam of the piastre could not withstand the loads and burst;
• some of the parts of the chair are worn out;
• the grease has dried up at the joints of the moving parts.

Wear of parts happens when your chair has been in use for a long time. Drying of the lubricating composition also occurs for the same reasons. If the computer chair does not serve you for long, then the likely cause of the squeak may be a violation of the rules for its use. This usually happens if the chair constantly sways with the ultimate bend of its back or sit abruptly in it, creating an excessive load on the mountings.

Besides, such furniture requires regular maintenance... Neglect of this rule eventually leads to the failure of the product, and much earlier than the period stated by the manufacturer.

You can try to identify the causes of the squeak and eliminate them with your own hands. This will require a set of tools that are probably in every home:

• screwdrivers with Phillips and flat tips, as well as a hexagon that fits the chair bolts;
• small hammer;
• composition for lubricating fasteners;
• necessary spare parts to be replaced.

Therefore, to eliminate creaking sounds in most cases, it will be enough to tighten the fastening bolts and lubricate the joints of the parts.

The complex of works largely depends on the causes of the breakdown. A phased repair of a computer chair is as follows.

• We tighten all the bolts of the fastening parts until they stop. To do this, turn the chair over and carry out the necessary work. If all the bolts are tightly tightened, but the creaking sound continues to bother you, then minor repairs will not be enough here and you will have to revise the back of the chair with a folding mechanism.

• The back of the chair is dismantled. To do this, first remove the armrests, and then unscrew the screws that secure it to the right and left. Next, we take out this part with an upward movement.Then you need to remove the protective back cover of the chair, which is most often made of durable plastic. Inside the back there will be a structure in the form of a frame with plates that create rigidity. We carefully examine them for integrity and good fixation to the frame. If the plates have burst, they need to be replaced, and then the backrest is assembled and reinstalled. Sometimes, to eliminate the squeak, the joints of the plates and bolts of the fasteners are treated with a special sealant or rubber gaskets are installed.

• If you have removed the backrest, do not be too lazy to inspect the swing mechanism at the same time. It looks like a part bent in the shape of the letter "G". If you see damage, then such an element must be completely replaced. Otherwise, the serviceable mechanism must be cleaned of dust and lubricated, and then reinstalled.

• If the creak when you turn the chair is accompanied by clicks, this means that the bearing in the gas lift has failed. To verify this, you need to turn the chair over and remove the latch with the washer, with which the gas lift is attached. The bearing cannot be repaired, so you will need to purchase a new gas lift and install it on the chair.

• The last stage of work is fixing the parts and assembling the chair in the reverse order. When doing this, pay attention to whether any bolts at the attachment points are twisted. A sealant or glue will help to correct this situation. A small amount of the specified agent is applied to the attachment point and the bolt is screwed in. Do not use the chair until the glue or sealant has dried. In addition, you must not forget to lubricate all assemblies and fasteners.

Each operating manual attached to a computer chair contains information that the product needs to be prevented once every six months. Such measures imply the cleaning of all parts and elements from dust, replacement of worn-out mechanisms, as well as lubrication of the mountings. Regular implementation of such measures is the key to the durability of the product.

In addition, you need to know and follow the rules for using a computer chair. To avoid damage to it, you need to handle it with care:

• do not swing from side to side with pressure on the back;
• do not spin on the chair as if it were a carousel;
• do not run into it.

Standard furniture has its own load limits. If a person who plans to use it has a significant body weight that exceeds the norms of average statistical indicators, for him you need to choose special reinforced models of chairs.

How to quickly fix an office chair squeak, see below.