Slide the door back and forth a few times to make sure all the wheels are rolling.
Sliding door wheel adjustment.
In these cases the problem is usually that the rollers at the bottom of the door have started to rub against the track.
Use the tension screws as needed to fine tune the adjustment.
On my door the holes had plastic plugs in them.
Video instruction for adjusting the rollers on a sliding patio door.
Video instruction for adjusting the rollers on a sliding patio door.
Inside a standard sliding glass door there are adjustable rollers that help it slide back and forth on the track.
Then turn the screws until the frame is parallel with the jamb edge.
If it s too low use a flat pry bar to raise the door while you turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
Lift up the door then push the top pair of wheels into the upper track.
Position the door so the frame is about 1 4 in.
The sliding panel should glide across the tracks when you open the door without jamming.
The rollers at the top can also wear down lowering the bottom of the door so that it rubs on the track.
The bottom of the frame should be about 1 8 in.
If the side with the adjusting screw is too high causing it to bind at the top turn the screw counterclockwise.
Adjust the new wheel.
Adjusting the rollers on your pella sliding doors raises or lowers the door panel as necessary to get the door working.
How to adjust sliding glass door rollers for a smoother ride.
As the framing inside the door opening settles the tracks raise or lower with the floor.
By the time you re finished the door should be sitting perfectly level on the track and there should be an equal amount of space between the door and the track on both the top and bottom.
Over time the framing of your home settles.
It may take a few attempts before you get the door rolling without resistance.
From the jamb edge.
Regular vacuuming of the track will help keep the door sliding smoothly.
Afterward position the door on the lower track.
How to fix a glass sliding patio door that dosnt roll close or lock properly.
Reinstall the door to test the replacement wheels.
The wheels on the glass sliding patio door have an adjustment screw at the bot.
Continue adjusting the rollers until the door glides smoothly.
Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.