Replacing rollers is not a difficult task but you will need to remove the door from its frame.
How to fix a sliding glass door wheels.
Use an aerosol lubricant to lubricate all the door rollers.
Read the simple steps outlined below and learn how to quickly and easily repair your sliding glass door rollers.
Remove the roller door from the doorframe.
Repair the rollers if your sliding glass door does not move.
Sliding door repairs are discussed in this article.
The rollers may crack or wear down over time especially if the tracks are dirty.
Place the door on a stable work surface or the floor.
To clean and lubricate the hardware of a sliding closet door use a stiff brush a toothbrush or a hand vacuum to clean dust from the tracks.
The one that remains stationary and the one that slides.
Here s how to repair your sliding door and replace a flimsy screen.
Because sliding doors don t fold out the way bifold doors do they allow access to only half the width of the opening at a time.
How you remove the door depends on its design.
Sliding glass doors are heavy so you may need help to remove the door from the track.
If your sliding glass door does not move or is falling off the track you may be able to correct the problem by simply repairing the plastic rollers.
Debris in the tracks grinds down the plastic rollers.
Remove the screws above the adjustment screws on each.
Your sliding glass door is made out of two glass doors.
To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen.
For repairs to hinged patio and entry doors please see how to repair a door.