Be sure to brush down both sides of the track as well as help scrub out the dirt that exists in the middle move the door along the track to expose the front scrub move the door back to the closed position scrub and so on.
Sliding glass door not rolling.
To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen wrench.
There are holes on your sliding glass door that conceal the adjusting screws to these rollers.
If after inspecting the track rollers and alignment and your door is still difficult to open and close it may be time for replacement.
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A silicone based product will help the door glide without attracting dirt and grime like standard oil lubricants will.
It can also prevent you and your loved ones from quickly entering or exiting the home in an emergency situation.
On my door the holes had plastic plugs in them.
A sliding glass door that is not rolling smoothly can be frustrating and even dangerous.
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The door can catch and cause you to stumble.
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Locate the two adjusting screws at the bottom of the door on the face or edge of the door and pry off the trim caps that cover the screws.
First all you need to do is simply give the sliding door track a good scrubbing.
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.
If the rollers are damaged install replacement rollers available at home centers.
I used a steak knife to pry the plugs loose.
Sometimes a sliding door sticking can be caused by the door simply being too old and has underwent years of wear and tear.
Use an aerosol lubricant to lubricate all the door rollers.
Lubricate once the patio door track is nice and clean lubricate the track with a silicone based lubricant spraying and rolling the door back and forth to work in the lubricant.
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