Scrub caked dirt and grime out of the track with a stiff brush and soapy water.
How to fix the train on a sliding glass door.
The wheels on the glass sliding patio door have an adjustment screw at the bot.
Start with a good cleaning.
This simple diy trick may solve your issues.
Align it in the bottom track and then tilt it up.
Open the door about half way lift it straight up and pull the bottom toward yourself until it is free of the track.
You may also want to check out our step by step guideto adjusting your sliding doors.
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If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty.
You can order rollers and other door parts for repairing sliding doors through lumberyards and home centers or online.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.
If the door still doesn t slide smoothly the rollers under the door either need adjusting or are shot.
Remove the door from the track.
Sliding glass door repair will get the job done.
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Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track.
Roll the door toward the latch side jamb then turn the adjustment screws until the door is parallel with the jamb.
Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.
Replacing rollers is not a difficult task but you will need to remove the door from its frame.
In this video we show you how to replace a roller in a patio sliding glass door.
You can find replacement patio sliding glass door hardware here.
Keep a firm grip on both edges of the door while.
This video shows you how to take apart sliding glass doors.
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.