How to fix a glass sliding patio door that dosnt roll close or lock properly.
Sliding glass door not level.
On the side that should be raised proceed to raise the roller.
Tinker around with the roller screws to see if the door glides better when it s at a lower or higher height.
Here s how you can clean the rollers and the track.
This adjustment screw will move the roller height up or down and thus your sliding glass door height will go up or down by as much as 1 4 inch or 1 2 cm.
After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track.
A sliding patio door that s not level is an annoyance you have to deal with every time you open the door and an embarrassment whenever company comes over to spend time on the patio.
The first step is to identify the side of the door that is not leveled.
The wheels on the glass sliding patio door have an adjustment screw at the bot.
Your patio door is heavy so don t try to remove it without help.
You can now.
Dirt mud hair and fur can collect along the track and in the groove which clogs the rollers underneath and prevents smooth motion.
Steps to level a sliding glass door step 1.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
Level the door by adjusting the height of the door rollers or by replacing the rollers entirely.
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.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.