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How to fix a metal sliding door off track.
Place a blanket or rug onto the floor and lay the door onto it for a safe spot.
Take the flat head screwdriver and insert it into the track channel using it to loosen any dirt or debris that may be present.
If a roller is stuck unscrew and remove it.
How to clean or fix a door track.
6 sliding glass door track product code.
If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty.
Remove a door by lifting and tilting the bottom out.
Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.
Remove the door from the track.
If you have a sliding closet door that glides on a bottom track clean the track with a damp cloth to ensure smooth gliding.
Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.
Once the door is approximately under the hole in the track release the pivot.
Step 2 prepare the door completely open your sliding patio door.
It may be time to replace the track.
Open the door about half way lift it straight up and pull the bottom toward yourself until it is free of the track.
Keep a firm grip on both edges of the door while.
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.
Whether your door is unhinged from the top or bottom angle it at 15 to 30 degrees away from the unhinged track and slowly pull it outwards from the closet.
Lubricate the rollers but not the track because lubricant will act as a magnet for dust.
Grab the door from both sides and lift it off the track.
Parts for these doors are readily available at home centers hardware stores or online.