What are the common office chair problems and how to solve them

 In order to work more efficiently, you must ensure a comfortable place for them. You may have done your job, not only by installing comfortable and ergonomic chairs for your office. But what happens when we suddenly run into problems with these chairs?

 

Most problems with workplace chairs don't even require the attention of a professional. You don't have to be an expert in repairing furniture or appliances to solve these problems, some of which are described in this article.
 

Office chairs often sink, which is one of the most common problems office chairs can have. The first cause is when the pneumatic lift of the office chair wears out. At that point, it will no longer be able to carry the weight. When this happens, you may need to replace the faulty lift chair.
 

Another reason for the chair to sink is when its height adjustment lever is damaged. In addition to being damaged, it may also be out of alignment. This happens when the air lift is permanently set to release all the weight applied to it and force the chair to sink.
 

To solve this problem you must look to see if the height adjustment lever is not aligned. Turn the chair over, locate said lever and try to press it back into its normal position.
 

Static shock while sitting in an office chair is also a common situation. Sometimes this problem is caused by another problem with the upholstery of the office chair, clothing or even the office carpet, and the office air conditioning makes the problem worse, which makes the above problem difficult to solve.
 

If this problem occurs frequently, a possible solution is to purchase a portable humidifier. Moisture helps to reduce static electricity.
 

A squeaky office chair is usually the result of one of these two causes. Firstly, the squeak may be due to the constant friction between two metal parts. Usually, this metal-to-metal contact occurs where the backrest is attached to the seat. Another cause of squeaking is the loosening of the fixings that hold the backrest to the seat.
 

To solve the problem of annoying squeaks, expose the moving parts of the office chair to reduce friction and provide lubrication to improve movement. You can also try tightening all the fixings.
 

When there is a problem with the way your office chair tilts, it takes your attention away from the work you should be doing and you tend to focus on how to sit more comfortably in such a chair.
 

When your chair no longer tilts, the likely cause is that the back of the chair has been set to the locked position, as most models have this feature. To release it from the locked position, move the lever located at the bottom of the chair.
 

If your office chair does not seem to stop tilting, there may be two underlying causes. Firstly, the back of the chair may have locked in the fully reclined position. 
 

To solve this problem, perform the same procedure for the lever. The other cause of this is a defective mechanism in which the chair has almost no resistance. Look for the round knob located under the seat. Turning this clockwise will increase the tension on the back.