| Instead of buying a new chair, it may be best to repair | | | | damage can solve the problem as well give the chair a |
| the office chair you already have. You may spend a | | | | new look. There are several tutorials online to learn |
| little bit of time depending on the repair. However, | | | | how to put one on yourself. You would simply |
| money can be saved in the long run by conducting | | | | purchase the fabric, cut it, and sew/staple the new |
| simple maintenance. | | | | fabric over the old. However, there are options to also |
| Wheel Casters | | | | buy one at the store or have someone put it on for |
| Having a hard time rolling or steering the chair straight | | | | you professionally. |
| means that it is time to have the wheels of your chair | | | | Gas Cylinder |
| repaired. Examine the casters by turning over the chair. | | | | There are several warning signs which can inform you |
| There could be an object such as a small rock that | | | | when to replace your gas cylinder. After using the |
| could hinder the chairs movement. Another factor | | | | lever to raise the height of the seat, you may notice |
| could be entangled hair or threads. Whatever the | | | | the chair lowering when you sit in it. The next warning |
| object is, simply remove it. If you cannot find the | | | | sign is when the seat raises or lowers on its own |
| object, you may have to detach the wheels. Taking | | | | without the lever being used. Another sign to look for is |
| off the wheels can help you find objects better than | | | | when nothing happens using the height adjustment |
| when the wheels are on. Afterward, clean around the | | | | lever. This may cause your seat to be stuck in a low |
| wheels and legs of the chair with a lubricant. Have the | | | | or high position. The reasons behind these defects are |
| wheels turning while using the lubricant for even | | | | faulty seals and gas escaping the cylinder. |
| distribution. Make sure to also lubricate the rod of the | | | | Other problems such as loose backs and armrests |
| wheel as well as the hole it goes into. | | | | can be fixed by tightening the bolts/screws/ turnstile. If |
| Chair Cover | | | | the bolts are too hard to turn, spray lubricant on them |
| Having a ripped or stained fabric on an office chair can | | | | to loosen them up. Replace stripped bolts immediately |
| devalue the look of the chair. Putting a cover over the | | | | so future tightening can be fixed easily. |