HELMER Drawer unit on casters, white,
HELMER Drawer unit on casters, white,
Price $ 79.99
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A drawer unit on castors makes your workspace both a little more flexible and organised. Roll it under your desk or wherever you need your things for the moment.
Article Number102.510.45
Product details
Slot for label on each drawer so you can easily keep things organized and find what you are looking for.
Drawer stops prevent the drawer from being pulled out too far.
The casters make it easy to move around.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Measurements
- Max. load: 11 lb
- Maximum load/drawer: 2 lb
- Width: 11 "
- Depth: 17 3/8 "
- Height: 27 1/8 "
- Drawer depth (inside): 15 3/8 "
Reviews
Works well, sturdyMurielLooks good, metal so sturdy. Fits well under his desk.
Ingenious design, excellent space plan, easy to assamble, beautiful design! Bravo to the designersGordanaThis is such a good piece to have! I bought it for my "loose" things that have no place around my house, but my husband plans to buy one for his hobby. Maybe I will buy one for my sewing needs that are now on the shelf...
Biggest Scam for PriceAnonymousI absolutely cannot believe I paid 86 dollars for this piece of junk! The little metal bars the drawers slide into literally fall out EVERY SINGLE time I pull the drawer! This thing is super annoying when you use the cabinet for work and have to constantly fix the drawers bc the piece keeps falling off then it’s like the domino effect and more parts keep falling off. It’s a disastrous time consuming experience to have this in the office space if you plan on frequently opening the drawers. ZERO stars if I could
Helmet Unit Doesn't Stay TogetherPatriciaI wouldn't advise anyone to buy this product. I have an older model that I still have and works great, but this newer model has been a pain in the neck! The pieces off of which the drawers hang fall out all the time. The metal prongs on each end which are supposed to hook into place are not nearly long enough to remain sturdy or stable. Also, I've had to duct tape the entire piece together because the back and or sides will fall off. This is an example of taking what used to be a reliable unit and making it so cheap to maintain the price point that the unit is no longer functional. I've had it 7 months and I'm tossing it tomorrow. And, hey Ikea, you've also lost a customer!
Terrible Overpriced PurchaseEnidI purchase this item for my home office. The size was good and fit well next to my desk. However,
while this item looks good it is poorly made. Very and I mean very cheap material and didn't last long at all. The draws would not close right after a week of use. It could not handle heavy items and not even light items. I just threw it out. It was a waste of money. I am very disappointed with this over priced item. I totally regret buying this item and I suggest you do not even think about purchasing it.
100% Buildable—If You Study the Instructions CarefullyEricaDespite many negative reviews about this unit’s construction, I followed a few positive ones that shared practical assembly tips and emphasized careful attention to the instructions. Result: 100% SUCCESS. The key is to follow the visual instructions very closely and take your time. Assembly may take over 30 minutes, but ensuring each step is correct will pay off.
Helpful tips from other reviewers:
-Use pliers when bending the metal tabs
-Install the handles on each drawer before inserting them
-Use a Phillips screwdriver (3mm or wider); Some recommend an electric drill, but I did fine with a regular screwdriver
One issue: Step 11 in the manual is missing a critical step. The diagram instructs drilling a third screw into the caster panel (besides the two through the caster) but only shows this for three of the four corners. Be sure to secure all four screws, not just three. Otherwise you’ll have one extra screw left over and a wobbly cabinet.
PS: Color btwn lemon and canary yellow
Ok with a few flawsSarahThis is an alright unit once it is put together. However, there are a few flaws with the design. The drawers are flat pieces that have to be folded to but put together. This means the drawers are not solid, and have holes on either side where the metal is folded. The folded metal is then held together by folding tabs on the front and back shelf pieces. Unless you are extremely careful, you will almost definitely stab the front piece of the drawer while folding the tabs down (if you use a screwdriver, as suggested), ruining the look of the unit before you even get to use it.
Extremely Low QualityScottThe entire assembly is made by pushing tabs and bending the metal sheets. This obviously means the entire unit is made from weak, flimsy stamped metal. This isn't worth more than 20 dollars, let alone 80
Does the jobAdrianaBased on previous reviews, I thought this product was going to be very frustrating to put together. I preemptively saved a YouTube tutorial to ease this process and it took me 30-40 mins to build. The material it's made of leaves a lot to be desired... I thought it would be a bit sturdier. Some of the corners of the drawers and the unit itself came dented and/or chipped. IMO, I think it's fine for the price, color and what I'm using it for.
Overpriced Flimsy Drawer UnitHaipingI bought 2 units from two years ago and needed a matching third unit so order the same thing. It was only half this price like $35 from 2 years ago. IKEA marked up the price big time without changing anything. The quality is really nothing like worth $40 or more. Let alone double the price. Don’t waste your money. At least don’t buy it without deep discount.
Wished this was betterCristinaI bought this for nail polish. I expected a higher quality since its literally almost $100. Its all kept together with tabs that you push down. Meaning that the sliders are held together in the cabinet with tabs that work as hooks into little squares in the walls. The only screws you add are the ones for handle and wheels. I really really wanted to like this but the only good thing about it is that its metal. Its not worth it because its $80 bucks and it can fall apart so easily. Im so disappointed. I really expected better. If you're thinking about buying this for polish, I would suggest against it and choose something else
Get ready for extra work and frustrationAnonymous reviewerThe unit is cute. The yellow is more on the buttery side than the lemon, so it isn't too bright or juvenile. I got this to organize desk things and craft things, and it's perfect for that. Everything I like about it gets 5 stars. However, assembly is awful. The drawer rails barely hang in place, and a slight bump on the unit will send them all crashing down before you can complete the assembly. Further, the rails refuse to stay in place even when fully assembled. Within a day, I had rails off one drawer, and that caused a cascading effect for the bottom three. The casters are also difficult to attach. Also, the front of the drawers have a spot for label cards, but it's an irregular size. Those should have been included. Everything about assembly gets 1 star, hence my overall 3 stars. But I do have a tip. When you get the rails in place, run a bead of epoxy along each one to attach it firmly and let that cure overnight before continuing. Then you'll have a nice little unit.
Not worth it...Anonymous reviewerLooks are deceiving. From the photo, product looks great. Unfortunately, quality isn't. Cheap metal and one of the most flimsiest installs of any Ikea item I have ever owned. Drawers don't close properly and top slides off when moved. If I knew before hand, I wouldn't be stuck with some junk I can't return. Ikea, you have make some serious improvements on this.
Don't waste your moneyAnonymous reviewerHonestly a waste of my money and I am literally throwing them (yes I bought 2) away tomorrow in the trash. The assembly was mostly garbage and the drawers do not in any way close cleaning upon the unit. S
Little flimsyJulietMust read and understand all instructions before attempting to assemble. If you make a mistake, the product will be ruined
I love the IKEA helmer and I have some tips for assembly if you're unsure based on reviews!RobinFor anyone who's unsure about assembling based on the reviews, here are my tips as a disabled person who can build one in less than an hour:
1. use a power screwdriver for attaching the casters! Technically, you only need a regular screwdriver to assemble these, but it can be very challenging and frustrating to get those screws to go through the metal holes with just hand strength.
2. Use pliers to bend tabs. More control means it's safer and easier than using a screwdriver.
3. The rails snap in after you slide the notches together, but it's not immediately obvious from the instruction book.
4. You may need to study the images in the instruction book closely to get your pieces oriented correctly. The images are all accurate to the pieces you have in terms of small details shown, you just have to look carefully. Take your time!
5. I recommend attaching the handles to the fronts of the drawers before assembling the drawers entirely. It's just easier to maneuver them this way.
Beautiful color however not functional ZenathVery hard to install
Low QualityDennisI have purchased several item from IKEA over the last 15 years and this item definitely does not live up to the quality that I have come to expect. It is poorly designed, poorly manufactured, and the assembly instruction were incomplete and inaccurate.
For $80 I would like more quality AmieThis drawer unit does serve its purpose but for the same price as the Alex drawer unit it is lacking. This unit is all metal and you have to fold the drawers origami style. It is almost impossible to fold them without a warp so they will easily be a bit wonky when sliding in and out when placed in the unit. Also, there is a tab you can push out on the sides of the drawers to keep them from pulling all the way or once they’ve been placed, but the tabs are too far forward so it’s hard to see or reach to the back of the drawer. I would like the “stop” tabs to be placed a bit further back so you can better access the back of the drawers. Also, the wheels on this unit, for carpet, are worthless. Compared to the Alex unit, I liked that it had more drawers and there were all the same size. It holds quite a lot and was easy to put together. I’m still happy with my purchase.
Decent quality for 1/3 the price of the originalKaiThe original drawer cabinet that this is modeled on is 3x the price. So overall, for the same functionality, you have to assemble it yourself and IKEA cut a few corners to get something that could be flat packed and DIY.
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Ignore the reviews that say this is difficult to put together. It is a 30-40 minute project and really only requires a screwdriver and if you're picky a pair of pliers. Why are there negative reviews about assembly? Well the way we get to "average" intelligence is there is a sizable portion of the population that is below average. These are the people complaining about assembly of this Helmer cabinet.
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So what could IKEA improve? The tap and slot arrangement for the top cover isn't very secure. I also do not like the drawer stop tab position, as I feel it is too far forward and easily grabbing things in the back 1/3 of the drawer.
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