Scrub caked dirt and grime out of the track with a stiff brush and soapy water.
How to fix the train on a sliding glass door.
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Start with a good cleaning.
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How to fix a glass sliding patio door that dosnt roll close or lock properly.
If the door still doesn t slide smoothly the rollers under the door either need adjusting or are shot.
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.
You can order rollers and other door parts for repairing sliding doors through lumberyards and home centers or online.
This simple diy trick may solve your issues.
Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.
You may also want to check out our step by step guideto adjusting your sliding doors.
This video shows you how to take apart sliding glass doors.
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Reattach the head stop first otherwise it could fall out.
Keep a firm grip on both edges of the door while.
How to clean or fix a door track.
Align it in the bottom track and then tilt it up.
Open the door about half way lift it straight up and pull the bottom toward yourself until it is free of the track.
The wheels on the glass sliding patio door have an adjustment screw at the bot.
Replacing rollers is not a difficult task but you will need to remove the door from its frame.
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.
Remove the door from the track.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.