Sliding door repairs are discussed in this article.
How to get a sliding glass door out of the track.
Open the door and ask your helper to slightly lift the screen door.
When the door has cleared the rail lift up and pull out the top of the door will come off of the top rail.
Sliding glass shower or tub doors overlap each other as they slide and one will be closer to the inside.
If your sliding glass doors don t have the screen door then you may move on to the next step.
You will have to pull the door upwards first before you can maneuver it out of the track.
Slide the door over the bottom track and out toward you.
To remove the screen door use a flathead screwdriver.
Expert advice for sliding glass door repairs with step by step photos of removing cleaning and how to fix sliding door rollers as well as sliding door track repairs.
For repairs to hinged patio and entry doors please see how to repair a door.
Stand on the inside of the house.
Once you ve removed the door use a vacuum to clean the inside of the track and the bottom of your door.
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.
Remove the screws on the head stop of the sliding door.
Slide the moving side of the glass door over to the center of its track.
Start with the removal of the screen door.
Lift up on the door until the rollers clear the bottom rail and pull inward.
Again move as gently as you can.
It will not take much force to remove the door now that the wheels are loosened.
Insert the screwdriver at the bottom to lift the rollers from the track.
To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen wrench.
Repeat this process with the remaining door.