The first step in troubleshooting a sticky sliding door is to open it all the way and then clean and oil the tracks.
Sliding door skipping and getting stuck.
A door that s stuck or difficult to slide according to this old house debris build up is the main reason for a sliding door that refuses to glide.
Does it need to be repaired.
First slide open the door completely and remove the head stop.
Both the top and bottom tracks should be cleaned.
Dirt mud hair and fur can collect along the track and in the groove which clogs the rollers underneath and prevents smooth motion.
If the door is still sticking try using a screwdriver to adjust the height of the rollers.
Open and close the door a few times to completely spread the oil.
Here s how you can clean the rollers and the track.
Never leave the glass door unattended.
Sliding doors are very heavy very breakable and very expensive this is a two person job.
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Luckily this is a very easy fix.
Over time it s very likely that your sliding door has gotten dirty and the tracks become clogged and blocked.
Watch my video to see the steps i took to fix an internal sliding do.
Chances are your patio door undergoes a lot of traffic.
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