How To Repair Sliding Door Track
Raise it just enough to clear the track and roll smoothly.
How to repair sliding door track. Sliding glass doors are kept in place by the track on the bottom and a simple channel guide at the top of the frame. To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen wrench. For repairs to hinged patio and entry doors please see how to repair a door. Sometimes patio doors become hard to open even when the track is clean.
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. If your patio door track is physically broken so that the metal is ripped or worn away it is time to consider a universal replacement kit. If your patio door track is bent out of shape repair is usually possible. The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock.
Once clear of the bottom track the door will drop out of the frame completely. Step 2 prepare the door. Completely open your sliding patio door.