How To Replace Rollers On Anderson Sliding Glass Door
Andersen triangle etched in corner has inscriptions.
How to replace rollers on anderson sliding glass door. Window and door parts ireland how to replace the rollers on an aluminium sliding patio door another great instructional video brought to you by https www. The gap between the door frame and the sliding panel should be the same from the top to bottom of door. Grasp both sides of the frame and lift the door up off of its tracks. In this video we show you how to replace a roller in a patio sliding glass door.
If installing direct andersen replacement rollers no screws are required. First lift the rollers off the track by sliding a flat head screwdriver or putty knife under the roller and pushing up. If the gap is larger or smaller at the top then you rollers need to be adjusted. Place the screen doors safely off to the side until you are ready to put them back.
Looking from outside in fixed panel on right sliding panel on left. Insert the new rollers in the door lining up the holes on the rollers with the holes in the bottom of the door insert the new rollers in place. When rollers are halfway installed take a wooden block do not use a hammer and knock rollers all the way into mortise. Takes much effort to open sliding panel.
Insert rollers into mortise in bottom of door making sure to line up center screw on rollers with adjustment hole. Make sure the rollers spin sufficiently before re installing your sliding glass door. Replace the roller screws and use your phillips screwdriver to turn them clockwise until tight. Remove the screen door if you have one.
Close the door on the pencil. Track is worn damaged see photo. Andersen 2 panel sliding glass door we think installed in early 1980s. Open the door several inches and insert a pencil between the inside and outside.