Turning the screw clockwise will cause the sliding screen door to become higher as the wheels lower.
How to adjust screws on sliding screen door.
After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track.
Turning the screw counterclockwise raises the wheels on the sliding screen door.
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Then turn the screws until the frame is parallel with the jamb edge.
Regular vacuuming of the track will help keep the door sliding smoothly.
The adjustment screws are on the wheel assemblies at the top or bottom of the door.
Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.
From the jamb edge.
Turn the tension screws clockwise until the door is secure and well aligned with the strike on the frame.
There should be a uniform gap along the bottom and top edges of the door.
Use the screwdriver to adjust this first screw.
The screw is beside the wheels but is not the screw holding the wheels onto the door.
To reinstall the screen door focus on the upper wheels first.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
Fit the door back on its track to test it.
Then raise it one roller until it lifts the door about 1 4 in.
Slowly raise the other roller until there s an even gap between the door and the track.
Locate the first screw on the sliding screen door wheel assembly.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
Turn the screw clockwise.
If it s too low use a flat pry bar to raise the door while you turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
Push them into the upper track then set the door on top of the lower track.
If the side with the adjusting screw is too high causing it to bind at the top turn the screw counterclockwise.
Locate the adjustment screws on the lower edges of the door.
Adjust the door by turning the adjustment screws.
The bottom of the frame should be about 1 8 in.
To check the adjustment stand back and look at the door from the outside.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise and lower the door until it rests on the track.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
Do the same at the other end of the door.
Most sliding glass doors contain two sets of rollers one on each side of the bottom of the door.
The lubricant will.
Position the door so the frame is about 1 4 in.