Why does my sofa creak or squeak?
The fact that your sofa creaks or squeaks can be due to several reasons. Fortunately, there are things you can do to get rid of the noises; enlarge this answer to read more.
Creaking or squeaking sofas: First, locate where the sound is coming from. Tighten all screws and legs on the sofa. Also, check that everything is assembled correctly. The screws loosen over time as you use the sofa, so it is important to tighten them again a few weeks after assembly and then once a year.
Loose parts: Tighten all screws and legs on the sofa. Also, check that everything is assembled correctly. The screws loosen over time as you use the sofa, so it is important to tighten them again a few weeks after assembly and then once a year.
If the above does not help, you can contact us. Make sure to have your purchase receipt close at hand and double-check that your sofa is still within the warranty period.
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