Aeron Chair Repair

Step 1: Make sure that the defect of your Aeron chairthe warranty.
does not arise from natural variations in materials suchThis can be done by checking the born-on date found
as wood and leather and from nonstandard parts andin the warranty label. If your chair is still covered by the
materials incorporated to your chair per your request.warranty, bring it to an authorized Aeron chair dealer in
The said defects are not covered by the warrantyMexico, Canada or in the United States. Or better yet,
provided by Herman Miller, Inc. Only chairs withbring the damaged product to the authorized dealer
workmanship defects and other damages in operatingwhom you originally bought the product from. Check
mechanisms, structural components, veneers andHerman Miller's website to find an authorized dealer
coverings shall be eligible for repair or replacementnearest you. If, on the other hand, the warranty period
under the warranty provided by the company.on your chair has elapsed, it is best to have it repaired
Step 2: Look for the warranty label under the front lipby an authorized dealer although you will have to pay
of the seat pan.for the labor and materials. Attempting to repair it on
Aeron chairs sold by authorized dealers have ayour own or by someone who is not knowledgeable
warranty sticker under the front lip of the seat panon the mechanisms of the Aeron chair might worsen
bearing the make and model, factory order numberits condition.
and born-on date of the product. This warranty label,Step 5: Provide proof.
will give you an idea of the warranty period extendedIt may be necessary to present proof that you
to your chair. Products manufactured by the companypurchased you Aeron chair from an authorized dealer
before January 25, 1999 are covered by a 10-yearsince only authorized dealers may extend the
limited warranty period while those manufactured afterwarranty provided by Herman Miller, Inc. Also, you may
the said date are covered by a 12-year full warrantyhave to present proof that the product was installed
period.per company specifications and that it is still covered
Step 3: Determine the defect.by the warranty.
Before having your chair repaired, it is best toStep 6: Wait.
determine the damage or defect so as to be of aid toThough you may suffer certain inconveniences such
the company and to speed up the repair process.as loss of time and commercial loss, it is best to wait
Defects may arise from structural componentsand not take the matter of repairing your high-end
(frames, shells, bases etc.), operating mechanismsoffice chair to your own hands in order to ensure that
(adjustable armrests, glides, pneumatic cylinders,your Aeron chair is serviced properly and taken good
suspensions etc.), veneers and other coverings.care of.
Step 4: Check if your Aeron chair is still covered by