If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty.
How to fix the train on a sliding glass door.
If your glass sliding doors move in a stiff or unwieldy manner it may be time to replace the rollers on the bottom of the door.
Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track.
You may also want to check out our step by step guideto adjusting your sliding doors.
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How to fix a glass sliding patio door that dosnt roll close or lock properly.
Replacing rollers is not a difficult task but you will need to remove the door from its frame.
How to clean or fix a door track.
Remove the door from the track.
The wheels on the glass sliding patio door have an adjustment screw at the bot.
You can find replacement patio sliding glass door hardware here.
Start with a good cleaning.
This video shows you how to take apart sliding glass doors.
Keep a firm grip on both edges of the door while.
Roll the door toward the latch side jamb then turn the adjustment screws until the door is parallel with the jamb.
Reattach the head stop first otherwise it could fall out.
This simple diy trick may solve your issues.
You can order rollers and other door parts for repairing sliding doors through lumberyards and home centers or online.
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Sliding glass door repair will get the job done.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.
Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.
Align it in the bottom track and then tilt it up.
In this video we show you how to replace a roller in a patio sliding glass door.