Sliding glass door repair will get the job done.
How to fix a sliding glass door frame.
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Lay a drop cloth on the floor and pop off the two plugs covering the roller adjustment screws at the bottom of the sliding door frame.
Start with a good cleaning.
Remove the door from the opening by grasping it with both hands on either side of the door.
If the door still doesn t slide smoothly the rollers under the door either need adjusting or are shot.
To realign your door in the tracks at the top and bottom of the frame remove the door from the track and reinsert it.
Begin the fix by cleaning the bottom door track.
Lift the door up and tilt it toward you.
These are sometimes located in the edges of the door.
Scrub caked dirt and grime out of the track with a stiff brush and soapy water.
If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty.
This retracts the rollers lowering the door.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into each hole and turn the screw counterclockwise all the way.
When the bottom of the door clears the track at the bottom lower.
How to clean or fix a door track.
Most sliding doors manage to get knocked off kilter at one point or another.
Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track.
Open the door about half way lift it straight up and pull the bottom toward yourself until it is free of the track.
Be sure to remove debris big and small to ensure a smooth slide.
You can order rollers and other door parts for repairing sliding doors through lumberyards and home centers or online.
In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.
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Each time you vacuum your floors use a small brush attachment or cordless vacuum to clean the sliding door tracks.
Use the adjusting screws at the bottom of the metal door frame to raise or lower the rollers.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.
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Due to fluctuations in weather and frequency of use it s possible for a sliding glass door s roller to require adjustment.
If you cannot re create the leak problem inspect the interior of the door for stains or rust.
Aim a garden water hose with a sprayer set on mist or low at the outside of the sliding door.
Apply a lubricant to both upper and lower tracks to keep the door hardware clean and operating freely.
Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.
Spray the door and look for the leak location.