Keep a firm grip on both edges of the door while you do this.
How to fix a sliding glass door frame.
How to clean or fix a door track.
Spray the door and look for the leak location.
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Aim a garden water hose with a sprayer set on mist or low at the outside of the sliding door.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.
Due to fluctuations in weather and frequency of use it s possible for a sliding glass door s roller to require adjustment.
Lift the door up and tilt it toward you.
Lay a drop cloth on the floor and pop off the two plugs covering the roller adjustment screws at the bottom of the sliding door frame.
Start with a good cleaning.
Sliding glass door repair will get the job done.
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Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.
Test the door for the location of the leak.
Each time you vacuum your floors use a small brush attachment or cordless vacuum to clean the sliding door tracks.
Scrub caked dirt and grime out of the track with a stiff brush and soapy water.
Remove the door from the opening by grasping it with both hands on either side of the door.
If the door still doesn t slide smoothly the rollers under the door either need adjusting or are shot.
In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.
To realign your door in the tracks at the top and bottom of the frame remove the door from the track and reinsert it.
Make sure the rollers at the top are aligned first then walk the bottom of the door into place pushing the top of the screen door up into the track.
When the bottom of the door clears the track at the bottom lower.
Open the door about half way lift it straight up and pull the bottom toward yourself until it is free of the track.
Begin the fix by cleaning the bottom door track.
This retracts the rollers lowering the door.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into each hole and turn the screw counterclockwise all the way.
Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track.
Use the adjusting screws at the bottom of the metal door frame to raise or lower the rollers.
These are sometimes located in the edges of the door.
If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty.
If you cannot re create the leak problem inspect the interior of the door for stains or rust.