How To Fix The Train On A Sliding Glass Door
Remove the door from the track.
How to fix the train on a sliding glass door. Scrub caked dirt and grime out of the track with a stiff brush and soapy water. This video shows you how to take apart sliding glass doors. Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose. Align it in the bottom track and then tilt it up.
Roll the door toward the latch side jamb then turn the adjustment screws until the door is parallel with the jamb. You can find replacement patio sliding glass door hardware here. Keep a firm grip on both edges of the door while. You may like my other videos.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris. Sliding glass door repair will get the job done. In this video we show you how to replace a roller in a patio sliding glass door. Reattach the head stop first otherwise it could fall out.
The wheels on the glass sliding patio door have an adjustment screw at the bot. Just type lsailor1 in the youtube search bar. Open the door about half way lift it straight up and pull the bottom toward yourself until it is free of the track. If your glass sliding doors move in a stiff or unwieldy manner it may be time to replace the rollers on the bottom of the door.
How to fix a glass sliding patio door that dosnt roll close or lock properly. If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty. Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track. Start with a good cleaning.
You can order rollers and other door parts for repairing sliding doors through lumberyards and home centers or online. If the door still doesn t slide smoothly the rollers under the door either need adjusting or are shot. You may also want to check out our step by step guideto adjusting your sliding doors.