How To Repair Sliding Glass Door Rollers
First lift the rollers off the track by sliding a flat head screwdriver or putty knife under the roller and pushing up.
How to repair sliding glass door rollers. Replace the bottom frame. Raise it just enough to clear the track and roll smoothly. 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. Grasp both sides of the frame and lift the door up off of its tracks.
After the door is raised and sliding freely shut the door and adjust one roller again until the door is square with the door frame. Insert the replacement sliding door rollers into the cavity along the bottom of the door. Take a roller to your local hardware store and purchase a replacement. In this video we show you how to replace a roller in a patio sliding glass door.
Unscrew the rollers and remove them. Re install the exterior door if you have moved it and the task is complete. Always take the roller with you to the hardware store to avoid purchasing the wrong piece. Use the wooden block and rubber mallet to gently tap the frame back onto the.
Remove the screen door if you have one. The rollers are at the top and or at the bottom of the door. Place the screen doors safely off to the side until you are ready to put them back.