2020 Chateau Kitchen Cabinet Drawer Won't Stay Closed

[JimC]

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I had the same problem. I removed the drawer, replaced the latch mechanism, and it still wouldn't stay closed.

I went to Lowes and bought a Tee "T" drawer pull [stainless], drilled a 1/8th in hole, and placed the Tee between two drawers. When the top of the T is vertical, it will hold the two drawers closed. When the top of the T es horizontal, the drawers will open.

[bry899]

Originally Posted by orion8335

Perfect! I got the drawer out. This is the same catch I have, and it's on the outside, was very easy to get the drawer out once I knew what I was doing! Already ordered the replacement catches on Amazon now that I could see what I was looking for.

A side note, I thought might as well order the larger one for the big drawer, for some reason, Thor wanted to make sure that drawer didn't come out. They put screws and blocker wood pieces to prevent removal. I guess even with the heavier catches, they still decided extra help was needed to prevent the drawers from coming out.

Not gonna mess with since it isn't broken. Following the old adage... Thanks again for your help!

Is it the draw under the oven that you couldn't get out?
I didn't have a problem removing mine. Don't remember any extra wood.
But after I removed the draw under the oven I opened it up underneath for more space and then took the drawer apart and added hinges to the drawer front. The hinges are on the bottom of this new door.
I did have to push some wires to the back of the cabinet and add more luan to the sides and back of this new cabinet.

[orion8335]

Originally Posted by bry899

Is it the draw under the oven that you couldn't get out?
I didn't have a problem removing mine. Don't remember any extra wood.
But after I removed the draw under the oven I opened it up underneath for more space and then took the drawer apart and added hinges to the drawer front. The hinges are on the bottom of this new door.
I did have to push some wires to the back of the cabinet and add more luan to the sides and back of this new cabinet.

Both drawers wouldn't come out. Only the one under the sink was 'broken', the one under the oven is ok. It has a different, stronger catch, and I wanted to remove the drawer so I could see what that one looked like. I wanted to order both strengths to have on hand. That's when I found the wood squares that were attached to the back of the drawer preventing it from being able to be removed. Maybe the stops in one or both rails were broken and this was the factory's fix. Anyway, I only ordered the one for the broken drawer. Tracking says it should be here today. I will post how it goes. A simple fix. I'm just hoping that it's the right 'strength'.

[orion8335]

Originally Posted by orion8335

Both drawers wouldn't come out. Only the one under the sink was 'broken', the one under the oven is ok. It has a different, stronger catch, and I wanted to remove the drawer so I could see what that one looked like. I wanted to order both strengths to have on hand. That's when I found the wood squares that were attached to the back of the drawer preventing it from being able to be removed. Maybe the stops in one or both rails were broken and this was the factory's fix. Anyway, I only ordered the one for the broken drawer. Tracking says it should be here today. I will post how it goes. A simple fix. I'm just hoping that it's the right 'strength'.

Mission accomplished. Installed the new catch today. Only disappointment is the new one is slightly easier to open, even though it's the same exact size/shape as the broken one. Just hoping it doesn't pop open while on the road. Yes, I could always add another if necessary. I bought a 4-pack that has both sides.

Thanks to all with advice that helped get this done!