This is a simple yet excellent solution to a common and annoying issue for the ikea sofa. Any rookie can do it very quickly (can vouch, as I am a rookie) at a low price. Cannot thank you enough, may all your traffic lights turn green on the roads you travel.
THANK YOU. Dude, this has been driving me nuts. Everyone just hasn’t really offered a solution. Yours was easy to follow and cheap. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 🙏🏻
I just added 3 thick washers to the hook that kept popping out and its fixed took 2 minutes.. can't believe we've lived with this problem for that long .. thanks
Thanks man. This was a perfect explanation of the problem. I didn’t realize it was happening because of that side piece moving. Excellent job putting this video together!
Thank you Rasheem! We were going crazy , our side panel wasn't going on properly. 3 washers on each bolt was enough to line things up properly. Problem solved! Thank you again!
These fixes worked great! I would add that it's also very important to fasten the bolts connecting the pieces of the sofa. When we were putting the brackets and the washers, we noticed some had become very loose. Cheers!
Thank you for this fix! I predrilled holes and used some 1 inch particle board flat head screws. I only used one bracket and didn't put washers in the hooks and it has been working like a charm so far!
I have this exact same problem with the sofa. It's a guest bed for when my mom visits and I worry about her slipping on it. Definitely going to try these fixes. Thanks!!!
Amazing - simple fix that will hopefully be the end of so much frustration! Thank you so much for sharing. Like other people have said, I don't understand why Ikea refuse to make a more permanent fix - but then I guess that would involve them admitting there is a problem!
People do (i did!) - Ikea sent an "engineer" to check if it was a manufacturing issue, decided it wasn't, so refused to acknowledge an issue so they wouldn't have to give a refund.
Size of washers I used. 1/4". I used three for each nail (so 3 multiplied by 4). I also only used one bracket at the bottom where he had his, but my bracket was smaller (it will be nice for someone to push it in while you screw those into place).
I freaking love you man Thank you so much… I found the issue which is the hook not aligning correctly but I had no idea the solution would be this simple 🤓
Thank you thank you! Mine has been broken with the loose side for ages and I couldn't work out how to fix or why it was made like this but this was easy and I'm a 63yr old not very handy grandmother, but I do know how to use a drill. I tipped it over onto its back to get easy access for the brackets and added the washers just on one side. So far, so good.
Omfg!!! TY so much man. What an easy and simple fix. I did this with a couple washers, screws and brackets I had around the house. You’re a genius man.
Thanks I just got the sofa and the first day it was put together. This was a problem! Ikea hast to know, this is a problem and they still haven’t fixed it😮
I tried 3 and then 6 washers on each screw but it was still able to slip out quite easily. Mine was apparently so messed up that I had to put the "hook" at an angle by using more washers on one side than the other (6 on the front side, 0 on the back side). That eventually fixed it. I hope it doesn't strain the wood too much, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
I never had it slip out but then again I don't use it as a bed often. I do however get a lot of play from the armrest like you said and I was doubting whether I had assembled it right but looks like that's just a design issue. I might do the L bracket fix when I do my project to raise the height of this sofa.
Might I say that I love you! ❤️ lol but seriously I noticed the splaying side but didn’t know how to rectify it. I had a ratchet strap from Leg to leg lol 😂
I have a different problem. The edge of the bed keeps collapsing when the bed attachment is pulled out. Now, I can only use it in its couch configuration. It only started doing this about 8 months ago and I had the bed for about 2 years. I'm upset and I don't want to purchase a new bed. If you or anyone knows a solution to my problem please feel free to let me know!
The only solution I found is using strong wood plywood flat squares that I made myself. And placed them in the corners to stop the bed from caving in...its not the best solution, but it worked for me
Great video! I am suffering a lot because I have a carpet and when I try to pull the module out or putting it in it grabs the carpet with the wheel and drives me nuts. Did anyone find a nice solution for this? Thanks!
I added the washers, but it still slips out, so I'm looking to add the L bracket. I've never used a power drill before. Any advice? Since you mentioned it wasn't easy. Thanks, great video
Can you make a video on how to fix the pull out part of the couch when it fall downs. For example mine if you sit on it or put too much pressure it just falls down and closes. The part that’s supposed to hold it up isn’t keep it up. Thank youuuu
This is a simple yet excellent solution to a common and annoying issue for the ikea sofa. Any rookie can do it very quickly (can vouch, as I am a rookie) at a low price. Cannot thank you enough, may all your traffic lights turn green on the roads you travel.
THANK YOU. Dude, this has been driving me nuts. Everyone just hasn’t really offered a solution. Yours was easy to follow and cheap. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 🙏🏻
YW! No probs. Glad it helped someone! I just got tired of waking up randomly about to fall into an abyss lol
@@rasheemgraham4014 YES 😂 my boyfriend said the same thing! Haha! Huge help. We can actually sleep on it now!
I just added 3 thick washers to the hook that kept popping out and its fixed took 2 minutes.. can't believe we've lived with this problem for that long .. thanks
Thanks man. This was a perfect explanation of the problem. I didn’t realize it was happening because of that side piece moving. Excellent job putting this video together!
Can confirm it worked perfectly !! How they havent fixed this design flaw after so many years, is beyond me...
Just made both modifications to my Friheten yesterday and it's already incredibly more stable than before. Thanks so much for making this video 🙏🏻
Thank you Rasheem! We were going crazy , our side panel wasn't going on properly. 3 washers on each bolt was enough to line things up properly. Problem solved! Thank you again!
These fixes worked great! I would add that it's also very important to fasten the bolts connecting the pieces of the sofa. When we were putting the brackets and the washers, we noticed some had become very loose. Cheers!
Thank you for this fix! I predrilled holes and used some 1 inch particle board flat head screws. I only used one bracket and didn't put washers in the hooks and it has been working like a charm so far!
Such a simple solution I cant believe I struggled with this for as long as I did! Thanks for the video
I kept wondering why it was slipping off and I appreciate the video... what a great fix !
I have this exact same problem with the sofa. It's a guest bed for when my mom visits and I worry about her slipping on it. Definitely going to try these fixes. Thanks!!!
Thank you for posting this. My 15 month old slipped through the middle the other day & I really needed this fix!
Amazing - simple fix that will hopefully be the end of so much frustration! Thank you so much for sharing.
Like other people have said, I don't understand why Ikea refuse to make a more permanent fix - but then I guess that would involve them admitting there is a problem!
You sir are a LEGEND for this tip- it’s been driving me mad!
Thank you for taking the time to share your fixes with the rest of us peons!
Bless u too. Its surprising no one ever report this issue
People do (i did!) - Ikea sent an "engineer" to check if it was a manufacturing issue, decided it wasn't, so refused to acknowledge an issue so they wouldn't have to give a refund.
Size of washers I used. 1/4". I used three for each nail (so 3 multiplied by 4). I also only used one bracket at the bottom where he had his, but my bracket was smaller (it will be nice for someone to push it in while you screw those into place).
I freaking love you man
Thank you so much…
I found the issue which is the hook not aligning correctly but I had no idea the solution would be this simple 🤓
Thank you thank you! Mine has been broken with the loose side for ages and I couldn't work out how to fix or why it was made like this but this was easy and I'm a 63yr old not very handy grandmother, but I do know how to use a drill. I tipped it over onto its back to get easy access for the brackets and added the washers just on one side. So far, so good.
That’s great to hear! Glad this helped!!!
Omfg!!! TY so much man. What an easy and simple fix. I did this with a couple washers, screws and brackets I had around the house. You’re a genius man.
I hated waking up and me being on an island because it disconnected, THANK YOU
I added 4 washers to each screw and then added heavy duty rubberized pads for the couch legs and that worked for me!
Thank you so much I've been going crazy trying to figure out how I can solve this issue and this is a great remedy!
Absolute KING 👑 thank you this has been driving me nuts for months!
Thank you so much for sharing, this problem has always been so annoying, you're a genius
You Hero! This is just what i needed to know, it’s been driving me mad. Not sure how IKEA have not rectified this with longer hooks or something?!
I'm ordering the Friheten next month. I'll be sure to build it with these tips and tricks. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this! My couch has been driving me crazy, I am so happy for this simple solution.
Thanks I just got the sofa and the first day it was put together. This was a problem! Ikea hast to know, this is a problem and they still haven’t fixed it😮
I tried 3 and then 6 washers on each screw but it was still able to slip out quite easily. Mine was apparently so messed up that I had to put the "hook" at an angle by using more washers on one side than the other (6 on the front side, 0 on the back side). That eventually fixed it. I hope it doesn't strain the wood too much, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
Got this sofa only two months ago. Was extremely annoyed if this was only happening with our unit. Will try this out for sure
great solution. same issue here, i hope ikea should pay attention to this common place design flaw.
Thank you bro from Domincan Republic, I will do this fix ASAP
I think it may have worked, thank you for the idea and taking the time to make this video to save all our butts!
I never had it slip out but then again I don't use it as a bed often. I do however get a lot of play from the armrest like you said and I was doubting whether I had assembled it right but looks like that's just a design issue. I might do the L bracket fix when I do my project to raise the height of this sofa.
Thank you!! Your solution was easy to follow!!
Thank you so much you don’t know how many times I ended up on the floor at night
Thank you from Spain🙏🙏🙏🙏💃💃💃💃
THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE A HERO!!!!!!
thank you soo much!!! this was driving me insane but such a simple and cost efficient tip. totally fixed the issue! thank you :)
This is so smart! Such a good solution to both issues! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I think i'll do the bracket part. Thank you for the idea!
That is really clever! And a great guide on top of that! Thank you!
I cant thank you enough man, I just didn't know how to fix this problem
Thanks you for the great tip 😊
Thank you so much! This issue has been so annoying. Can you tell me what size washers to get? I know nothing about hardware :)
You’re the best. Holy moly i was thinking this was an Ikea problem
Thankyou. We have same issue. My job for the weekend.
wow they designed this really cheaply. they overlooked such basic considerations for furniture
I bought some rubber grip pads and some washers 😅 well see how this works
Grip pads so the couch doesn’t slide and washers to maintain that it stays
Thanks for the video! Helped me a ton.
Might I say that I love you! ❤️ lol but seriously I noticed the splaying side but didn’t know how to rectify it. I had a ratchet strap from
Leg to leg lol 😂
This looks amazing only thing is I have no idea where to buy could you please send link to screw and washers L’s thank you also the size of washers
I need to try it thank you so much!
Thank you very much! I had this problem and your tips helped me to solve it.
incredibly helpful video!! thanks so much dude!
THANK YOU! I thought we were the only one to break ours hahaha
I have a different problem. The edge of the bed keeps collapsing when the bed attachment is pulled out. Now, I can only use it in its couch configuration. It only started doing this about 8 months ago and I had the bed for about 2 years. I'm upset and I don't want to purchase a new bed. If you or anyone knows a solution to my problem please feel free to let me know!
Having the same problem!!!
I am also having this problem with my holmsund couch :(
Did you ever find a solution to this?
I am having that problem too and with others that I know that has it
The only solution I found is using strong wood plywood flat squares that I made myself. And placed them in the corners to stop the bed from caving in...its not the best solution, but it worked for me
Rasheed I have the same bed but a different issue. The metal working of the fold out section is broken. Can you do another video please?
Great video!
I am suffering a lot because I have a carpet and when I try to pull the module out or putting it in it grabs the carpet with the wheel and drives me nuts.
Did anyone find a nice solution for this?
Thanks!
Thank you!!
I added the washers, but it still slips out, so I'm looking to add the L bracket. I've never used a power drill before. Any advice? Since you mentioned it wasn't easy. Thanks, great video
Thank you for this fix!
Ours was so hard to screw in that they became stripped just putting them in so now it pops out but we can't fix it
What size washer did you use?
Any recommendations for makong it pop up a bit better?
Mine isn’t from ikea but I will definitely try
Can you make a video on how to fix the pull out part of the couch when it fall downs. For example mine if you sit on it or put too much pressure it just falls down and closes. The part that’s supposed to hold it up isn’t keep it up. Thank youuuu
Mine does that too 😩
mine also keeps collapsing!! only started a few months ago. someone please do a video on how to fix it!
Exactly what i needed! Thanks my friend, you saved my ass and my sleep 💤
Definitely important to know cause I do have floor 1:03
Please show 2:32 clearly from a distance , my sofa bed dislocated just like this...m not able to put it back as swiftly as you did
it comes in handy when boondocking
Aha! I will try this!
Thank you for this!!
Awesome video mate very usefull thanks a lot
Great fix!
THANK YOU!!!!!
Thank you OMG!!!🎉
Do you have the dimensions for the L brackets?
2x3
Thank you!
Thank you so much man
could you please give me the Dimensions ?!
thank you so much
THANK YOU THIS HAS BEEN DRIVING ME NUTS!!!!
Aiutooo,ho questo problema! Come faccio 😢
You know this is my dad right
I love you sir..lol
Hello dad!
weird! i followed the instructions while assembling and never once had this issue
Thank you so much. You're a life saver.
Thank you!!!
Which size did you use for the bracket did you use ?
2x3. But I think a 3x4 would’ve worked better
Simpson Strong Tie Galvanized. They are very heavy, strong, and stiff, used often for fencing posts. Available at any Lowe’s or Home Depot
Thanks!