Ultimate Guide To Replace Older Sliding Door Rollers
When you try to open or close a sliding door, it should glide down the tracks rather than hop, jerk, or become stuck. Your home's exterior frequently has a sliding door installed, leaving it exposed to the weather. The amount of dirt and debris that is frequently found in the tracks, as well as the frequent opening and closing of the door, can cause the rollers to deteriorate with time. In order for your sliding door to once again glide along the tracks, replace the worn-out rollers.
Raise The Rollers And Lower The Door
- On the bottom ends of the sliding door, look for the two screws. Overlapping screws are used. The adjustment screw is the lowest screw. To raise the rollers and lower the door, anticlockwise turn the adjustment screw on each end of the sliding glass door.
- Grab the sliding door from both sides, then raise it to the top track. Turn the door's bottom in your direction. Pull the door away from the track gradually. Because sliding glass doors are so heavy, you might need assistance to take them off the track.
Remove The Screws Above The Adjustment Screws
- Place the door on the floor or a sturdy work surface. On either end of the sliding door, remove the screws that are atop the adjustment screws. These screws secure the door frame and rollers to the door's bottom.
- Put a wooden block up against the sliding door's bottom frame. To free the frame, tap the block with a rubber mallet.
Pry The Original Door Rollers
- Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the original door rollers out from the bottom of the door. Since door rollers are not a universal item, take your broken one to a hardware store or home improvement store to obtain a replacement. When you leave for the store, be sure to leave someone at home.
- Replace the sliding door rollers by inserting them into the opening near the bottom of the door. change out the bottom frame. Gently tap the door frame back onto the door using the wooden block and rubber mallet.
Raise The Rollers Before Reinstalling The Door
- Using the screws you previously removed, fasten the rollers and the frame. Before replacing the door, lift the rollers using the adjustment screws by turning them anticlockwise.
- To clear the sliding door track of any dirt and debris, hoover it. To lubricate the bottom tracks, rub a block of paraffin wax over them.
- Place the top of the sliding door into the track while holding it at an angle. Insert the bottom of the door into the bottom track by gradually lowering it. To lower the rollers and raise the door, turn the adjustment screws in a clockwise direction. Once you're happy with the door's position and manoeuvrability, keep adjusting the rollers.