pull out larder unit

[iloveglee]

Has anyone experienced problems with these pull out larder units. We have just had one fitted and it persists in coming off its moorings. The kitchen fitter comes back to re-do it with no problems but his opinion is that its overloaded. According to the website of the company we got it from (Howdens), each shelf can take a load of 14kg. That seemed a lot to me and in no way were the shelves loaded even to that level. Is there an inherent problem with these things in that they really won't take anything like the load they are supposed to - in which case they appear to be a very expensive shelving unit for very little purpose.

[Old_Geezer]

Wow, makes me glad I didn't get one now although I was tempted. I had visions of things falling behind and blocking it, so opted not to. If it comes off of moorings though, that sounds an awful design to me. Load or no load. I'd be interested in others' experiences of them too.

[50Grandma]

I have a pull out larder unit, we have had it for about 4 years and it is great. Fingers crossed we have not had any problems with it and I think we over load the shelves more than 14kg. Sorry you are having a problem with yours but i have just had a look at mine and I cannot see a way that mine could come of its moorings as everything is very securely screwed in.

[HowardKennitby]

Do you know the brand and model of unit used?

[ethandron]

i have had one of these for eleven years and never had a problem with it. i think it's great because of the amount of stuff that can be stored in it yet easily got at when needed. i think i probably store more than the 14kg you're talking about too.

[iloveglee]

Hmmm - possibly this may be a faulty one - we shall have to see how it performs since it's been refixed.

[sueonmull]

I know this is late but might help someone. Just had a similar problem with our Howden 500mm pull-out larder unit - originally fitted end 2010. Pull out unit started to come off the top guide rail. Found the bottom of the carcass had bowed under the weight of the pull out unit despite never being overloaded, and was supported only by the plinth. Since we had our unit fitted Howdens have changed the installation instructions and now show an extra leg fitted centrally for support. Apparently can be post fitted to resolve the problem which we are going to try (shame Howdens didn't advise those who had purchased a kitchen once they became aware of the problem). Pity as otherwise we are very pleased with the kitchen and would recommend Howdens every time.