On Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:51:45 -0600, DaveT159
wrote:

On 8/14/2013 11:33 AM, Oren wrote:
On Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:20:04 -0600, DaveT159
wrote:

The carpeting in my house was installed during the winter, and they
apparently didn't bother heating the area and letting it expand before
installation.


My guess is it was not stretched (kicked) in very well.

Over the last few years the carpet has developed substantial wrinkles.


My last new house did the same after a few years. The cure was to
stretch it again and trim it. You can rent a "knee kicker" or ones
with poles that will span the room (caution with that one - you can
tear the carpet)

Can anything be done to get it to contract? I've already priced having a
reputable company come and trim it, and it's more than I feel like
spending to cure the problem.

Nothing I've ever seen. How old is this carpet?

Ten years old, I bought the house new, and the carpet was tight when I
moved in.

In my case the carpet was about 5 years old when it wrinkled and
became a trip hazard. It was only in the MBR. Using the tools above
it was fixed tight, and freshly trimmed.

If you trip and fall it could cost more than having Carpet Joe stretch
it in again.