I just recently had a new contruction door installed and worried by it because it was extremely hard to slide until i watch this video and was able to fix the issue and calm my nerves . Thanks !
Thank you! This helped me fix my sliding door! It works great now! We just bought this house, and the sliding door was so hard to open that my wife wasn't able to open it. Now it glides nicely.
Thank you! 3:30 in and I was able to fix my slider! My husband was talking about shims, but I knew that I hadn't messed with anything when I pulled out the doors and the removable slider to clean it. Somehow the wheels adjusted. You're awesome! 🙂
Michael, thank you for your lovely comment. That's so kind of you! You knew how to find the information you needed, so that makes you pretty darn smart. I mostly fumble my way through life and these DIY projects with common sense and determination as my guides. ;)
I'm glad to hear the video helped you fix it yourself and save money. People comment a lot about getting ripped off by "professionals." It's shameful! Happy DIYing! ;)
Okay, just to clarify. The screw ABOVE the roller adjustment holds the roller assembly in place. If you remove the top screw, be prepared to remove the door out of the the frame to secure the roller assembly back to the frame! Just saying……
That was a lot of really good information thank you very much! If you ever have a chance do a video on replacing the track piece you were talking about I would be interested to see how you do that
@frugaldiy1 This video provided clear information. I am going to attempt replacing the rollers. Thank you! I second the request for a video showing how to replace the track cap. I also need to replace a damaged track cap (not the track). I have a vinyl sliding door, similar to yours shown in this video. 🤞🤞🤞
Good info, thanks. Do you have a video on how to replace the sliding door? One of my sliding panels leading to the backyard is fogging up and I would like to swap it out with the same type of panel in one of my bedrooms. Do I have to remove the side frames in order to lift the entire slide panel to remove it, or do I just retract the rollers to be able to lift the glass panel off the track?
Great video! I have a slider that is scraping across the track cap on the right side. If I try to adjust the roller with a screwdriver, I can only turn it half way in either direction and it does not change the height of the door on that side. The left side is not doing this, and sits above the track cap. Is this the result of a damaged right-side roller? Every time I try to clean the track or adjust the rollers, I make the door harder to open! LOL
Thank you, arnilie. There should be pile weatherstripping between the door panels. If it's missing, damaged or worn, it needs to re replaced. That should solve the air/noise issue.
I'm sorry, arnilie, but I don't have a video on that and don;t have time to make one. I'm rehabing a bathroom. Look for a video that explains how to replace pile weatherstripping in a sliding glass door.
My sliding door seems like it's too small for its frame and I can easily take it out. Will adjusting it clockwise raise the wheel and make the sliding door fit in its frame better?
I have a different problem. I have a sliding glass door, internal door...it scrapes the inside of the frame, so raising or lowering the height of the rollers doesn't seem to fix the issue. The powdercoating is all scratched where there is metal on metal. So the problem is lateral scraping rather than underside. This has been doing this since installation but I didn't notice it until I started using that door more often.
I tried to adjust my door rollers but the adjustment screw head is stripped out and I can't turn it. Any suggestions? The door is new, so the installer must have stripped out the screw.
Yes, I use locking pliers, blunt or needle-nose tip, to remove screws with stripped heads or missing heads. I have a video showing how I do that, and here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/_wQVSWg377s/v-deo.html In your case, because the head of the screw may be difficult to snap the locking pliers on to, use the tip/nose of the locking pliers to grab onto the head of the screw.
Guitar Overkill, the gap between the stationary door and slider is suppose to have pile (mohair) weatherstripping, but it does wear over time. You can certainly replace it, but you have to remove the slider to do it. Also, if you do replace the weatherstripping, make sure you get the right size (which can be quite challenging). I'd just plug the gap with loosely waded paper towels or a bit of backer rod for the time being. Merry Christmas!
Guitar, to replace or install new pile weatherstripping is a project that's best to do in the spring or summer, when it's not so cold, because you have to remove the slider. I don't want to give you the impression that it's a difficult job to do--it's not. The difficult part of the project is that you have to find pile weatherstripping that has the correct dimensions (width, height and base that fits into the channel) that will fit into channel in your door. The pile weatherstripping fits into a channel in the door. You just can't see that channel until you pull the door. It's tough if you don't have any weatherstripping in the door now to use as a sample size to buy replacement pile that has the correct dimensions. I had to go to a glass company to find the correct size for some windows I had. Since your door isn't that old, call the manufacturer and ask them if they might know the size pile you need.
I'd look at the rollers, at the bottom of the door, and see if they need to replaced. You have to remove the slider panel to do that. Or, the alignment issue could be related to the slider door not being centered on the track at the bottom of the door.
I live in an apartment complex. 10yrs ago they removed the metal sliding glass patio doors. Within a year, the new door won't lock. The top of the door has about a 1 plus inch gap at the top narrows as it goes down. Bitter freezing winds come in. I hope I can fix it. Our maintenance guy says there is nothing he can do...
Hey Debbie. I'd try this. Place a block of wood under the bottom of the door on the each side, in the bottom track, so you can elevate the sliding door. When you elevate the door, the rollers will lower. Then look into the hole where the adjustment screw goes and try to locate and line up the hole in the rollers where the screw came out of. Then, gently try to screw the screw back in. If the screw binds or resists don't force it because you may strip the threads.
@@frugaldiy1 We sort of tried that. We only raised the one end. We will try both ends. Not easy looking through that tiny hole with bi focals and trifocals. But thank you so much for replying. Much appreciated
You're welcome, Debbie. I know you're in a tough spot. You can use a small screwdriver or ice pick to locate and align the holes on the rollers that the screws go into, so you don't have to look for them.
Did I miss something. Did you actually resolve the gap in the door? A good video, but I'm not sure that it was clearly explained how you resolved the gap problem, for example to fix the gap at the upper part of the door do you adjust the screw anti-clockwise or clockwise, you didn't say.
Thank you, Charlie. That's nice of you to say. Yes, I'm renovating my house, so I took out all of the flooring. If the tile is set at the depth of the door frame, maybe you can ask someone to help you lift the slider (one person at each end) above its lower frame and tilt the slider out, after retracting the rollers all of the way up. Or, retract the rollers all of the way up and try to tilt the slider out at the top frame, of course with someone's help. Those sliders are heavy. When my sister and I replaced my sliding glass door, one of the rollers would not retract, so we had to use a large flat-blade screwdriver to pry it up on that end. Maybe you can pry up each end of your slider to get enough clearance to remove it. Use a cloth to protect the finish on the door.
Can’t adjust because the screw is missing? I’d like to replace the roller assembly but I can’t remove the door because I can’t adjust the wheels. Now what?
Tough one, M D. I'd get a couple of screws of various sizes and gently try to screw them into the hole on the door frame to see if one fits. I say gently because you likely don't know the type of screw threads or the pitch of the threads.
CANNOT BELIEVE I JUST FIXED A SLIDING GLASS DOOR! I FEEL LIKE A BOSS AND IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO!! THANK YOU!!
You should feel like a BOSS, JENNIFER! I'm proud of you! You go girl!
You’re a teacher! Presented extremely well with complete information. Well done!!!
Best video on UA-cam for adjusting sliding patio door. Thanks
I watch diy repair videos all the time but this one was out of the park. Thank you
I appreciate that a great deal. Thank you for taking the time to write it. ;)
I just recently had a new contruction door installed and worried by it because it was extremely hard to slide until i watch this video and was able to fix the issue and calm my nerves . Thanks !
That's great to hear, Nathan. You're welcome, and thank you for your thoughtful comment. ;)
Thank you! This helped me fix my sliding door! It works great now! We just bought this house, and the sliding door was so hard to open that my wife wasn't able to open it. Now it glides nicely.
You're welcome, sparky1212, and that's wonderful to hear.
Thanks! You have provided a useful, comprehensive and easy to follow treatment of all possible sliding glass door issues.
You're welcome, PAR, and thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice a comment. Much appreciated.
Thank you! 3:30 in and I was able to fix my slider! My husband was talking about shims, but I knew that I hadn't messed with anything when I pulled out the doors and the removable slider to clean it. Somehow the wheels adjusted. You're awesome! 🙂
This is the best video on UA-cam for someone like me that knows nothing about maintaining this type of door.
Michael, thank you for your lovely comment. That's so kind of you! You knew how to find the information you needed, so that makes you pretty darn smart. I mostly fumble my way through life and these DIY projects with common sense and determination as my guides. ;)
Awesome video and awesome instruction!! THE best I’ve seen on this subject!! Thank you!!
You're welcome, Jeff, and thank you for your thoughtful and lovely comment. I'm glad you found the video useful.
Thank so much your video was very helpful: someone try to rip me off! He told me that I have to buy a new door.
Thanks again!
I'm glad to hear the video helped you fix it yourself and save money. People comment a lot about getting ripped off by "professionals." It's shameful! Happy DIYing! ;)
Okay, just to clarify. The screw ABOVE the roller adjustment holds the roller assembly in place. If you remove the top screw, be prepared to remove the door out of the the frame to secure the roller assembly back to the frame! Just saying……
Jeld-Wen should be sending you a check. Thank you so much for this video!!!
LOL! You're welcome, Jose. ;)
I would love too see a vedio on how to replace the roller assembly.
Spot on, the gap on the open end off door was off, great video
Thank you, Ralph. I'm glad the video helped you.
Very helpful and empowering for women
Thank you, simran1608. That's kind of you to say. ;)
Thank you for such a clear, precise video.. the world is lacking in that department these days. 😊
You're certainly welcome, Lilly, and thank you for your kind and supportive comment. ;)
Nice presentation.
Best sliding door video online!!!
Thank you, GetCooper. ;)
Thank you so much for this video!! It had all the information I needed and helped me finally fix my door!!!
That's wonderful to hear, Corrine! You're welcome, and I'm glad the video helped you.
Thank you, it was very helpful!
You're welcome, Kathleen, and thank you. Merry Christmas!
That was a lot of really good information thank you very much! If you ever have a chance do a video on replacing the track piece you were talking about I would be interested to see how you do that
Thank you, 200mphBrian. Copy the request and interest. :)
@frugaldiy1 This video provided clear information. I am going to attempt replacing the rollers. Thank you! I second the request for a video showing how to replace the track cap. I also need to replace a damaged track cap (not the track). I have a vinyl sliding door, similar to yours shown in this video. 🤞🤞🤞
Thank you for your very clear explanations!
You're welcome, nathalie. I'm glad the video helped you.
Thanks for the tips, very informative.
You're welcome, Queens.
Great points. Will try on my sticking door.
Thank you, Eddie. I'm glad my video helped me.
Best one !!
Thanks !!
Thank you! Awesome detailed explanation
You're welcome, Edelweiss&Ivy. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
You're a hero!
That's sweet. Thank you. ;)
Good video thanks
Great info, well presented - Thanks.
You're welcome, and thank you so much. ;)
Fixed mine. Thank you!
Good info, thanks. Do you have a video on how to replace the sliding door? One of my sliding panels leading to the backyard is fogging up and I would like to swap it out with the same type of panel in one of my bedrooms. Do I have to remove the side frames in order to lift the entire slide panel to remove it, or do I just retract the rollers to be able to lift the glass panel off the track?
Great info...Nicely explained..Thanks...
You're most welcome, MrSwordfish58.
You saved me a lot of money!
Wonderful to hear Ellen! ;)
Works like a charm. Thanks
I'm glad to hear it! You're welcome.
Awesome Vidio . Very very well done!
Thank you, thedooryder. That's so kind of you to say. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Happy DIYing!
Great video! I have a slider that is scraping across the track cap on the right side. If I try to adjust the roller with a screwdriver, I can only turn it half way in either direction and it does not change the height of the door on that side. The left side is not doing this, and sits above the track cap. Is this the result of a damaged right-side roller? Every time I try to clean the track or adjust the rollers, I make the door harder to open! LOL
Thank you very much good information
You're welcome, Ashok.
Thanks for a great video! Any tips on how to fix a gap in the center post between the panels that let’s air and noise through?
Thank you, arnilie. There should be pile weatherstripping between the door panels. If it's missing, damaged or worn, it needs to re replaced. That should solve the air/noise issue.
@@frugaldiy1 thanks for replying! May I make a request for a how-to on that?
I'm sorry, arnilie, but I don't have a video on that and don;t have time to make one. I'm rehabing a bathroom. Look for a video that explains how to replace pile weatherstripping in a sliding glass door.
My sliding door seems like it's too small for its frame and I can easily take it out. Will adjusting it clockwise raise the wheel and make the sliding door fit in its frame better?
I'd give it a try. It make work.
I have a different problem. I have a sliding glass door, internal door...it scrapes the inside of the frame, so raising or lowering the height of the rollers doesn't seem to fix the issue. The powdercoating is all scratched where there is metal on metal. So the problem is lateral scraping rather than underside. This has been doing this since installation but I didn't notice it until I started using that door more often.
Hi Lupi33. The problem with your slider can be caused by several reasons. I'd need to see the door to determine the problem.
Great video, TYVM!
You're welcome, and thank you.
Brilliant ! Who knew 🤷🏻♀️ thank you thank you
You're welcome, and thank you for the comment.
It worked! Thank you.
You're welcome! That's great to hear.
What if the adjustment is not enough?
I either have drag or misalignment
Thank you for sharing
You're welcome.
I tried to adjust my door rollers but the adjustment screw head is stripped out and I can't turn it. Any suggestions? The door is new, so the installer must have stripped out the screw.
Yes, I use locking pliers, blunt or needle-nose tip, to remove screws with stripped heads or missing heads. I have a video showing how I do that, and here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/_wQVSWg377s/v-deo.html
In your case, because the head of the screw may be difficult to snap the locking pliers on to, use the tip/nose of the locking pliers to grab onto the head of the screw.
How do you close the gap between the stationary door and the slider? Cool air blows through.
Guitar Overkill, the gap between the stationary door and slider is suppose to have pile (mohair) weatherstripping, but it does wear over time. You can certainly replace it, but you have to remove the slider to do it. Also, if you do replace the weatherstripping, make sure you get the right size (which can be quite challenging). I'd just plug the gap with loosely waded paper towels or a bit of backer rod for the time being. Merry Christmas!
@@frugaldiy1 The door is 2-3 years old. The material may not have been installed when the door was replaced.
Guitar, to replace or install new pile weatherstripping is a project that's best to do in the spring or summer, when it's not so cold, because you have to remove the slider. I don't want to give you the impression that it's a difficult job to do--it's not. The difficult part of the project is that you have to find pile weatherstripping that has the correct dimensions (width, height and base that fits into the channel) that will fit into channel in your door. The pile weatherstripping fits into a channel in the door. You just can't see that channel until you pull the door. It's tough if you don't have any weatherstripping in the door now to use as a sample size to buy replacement pile that has the correct dimensions. I had to go to a glass company to find the correct size for some windows I had. Since your door isn't that old, call the manufacturer and ask them if they might know the size pile you need.
@@frugaldiy1 Thanks for the advice.
You bet, kiddo. Merry Christmas!
you should consider making one for taking out the sliding door
Thank you, ma’am!
You're welcome, Jeremy.
Thanks for sharing love ❤
You're welcome. ;)
Hi there what brand is your door . thank you
Jeld-Wen, and you're welcome.
Thank you!
You're welcome, C!
I have uneven sliding door. The top part and the bottom do not allign. What is the solution please?
I'd look at the rollers, at the bottom of the door, and see if they need to replaced. You have to remove the slider panel to do that. Or, the alignment issue could be related to the slider door not being centered on the track at the bottom of the door.
Thanks y'all!😁
You made me laugh, and you're certainly welcome. Enjoy your evening.
I live in an apartment complex. 10yrs ago they removed the metal sliding glass patio doors.
Within a year, the new door won't lock. The top of the door has about a 1 plus inch gap at the top narrows as it goes down. Bitter freezing winds come in. I hope I can fix it. Our maintenance guy says there is nothing he can do...
The stationed panel at top tips low at corner top . Seems like needs to be pushed upright more. How to repair it, cam you say please?
I'm sorry, Maryann, but I can't say because I'd need to see it and how it's positioned before I could figure out how I'd fix it.
is it supposed to be hard to turn?
Yes, there will be tension on the screw.
Good
Thank you, Minh.
The adjustment screw has pulled away from the rollers. We can't get it threaded back on. We can't get the door out either. Help!!!
Hey Debbie. I'd try this. Place a block of wood under the bottom of the door on the each side, in the bottom track, so you can elevate the sliding door. When you elevate the door, the rollers will lower. Then look into the hole where the adjustment screw goes and try to locate and line up the hole in the rollers where the screw came out of. Then, gently try to screw the screw back in. If the screw binds or resists don't force it because you may strip the threads.
@@frugaldiy1 We sort of tried that. We only raised the one end. We will try both ends. Not easy looking through that tiny hole with bi focals and trifocals. But thank you so much for replying. Much appreciated
You're welcome, Debbie. I know you're in a tough spot. You can use a small screwdriver or ice pick to locate and align the holes on the rollers that the screws go into, so you don't have to look for them.
How come I never thought of a rubber band to keep the pipe from getting lost?
the weight of the door will not allow me to turn the screw
You have to relieve the pressure from the door by building it up with shims, then turn the screw.
Did I miss something. Did you actually resolve the gap in the door? A good video, but I'm not sure that it was clearly explained how you resolved the gap problem, for example to fix the gap at the upper part of the door do you adjust the screw anti-clockwise or clockwise, you didn't say.
I love your video but you have a bare floor I have tile so I couldn't remove the door . 🥺
Thank you, Charlie. That's nice of you to say. Yes, I'm renovating my house, so I took out all of the flooring.
If the tile is set at the depth of the door frame, maybe you can ask someone to help you lift the slider (one person at each end) above its lower frame and tilt the slider out, after retracting the rollers all of the way up. Or, retract the rollers all of the way up and try to tilt the slider out at the top frame, of course with someone's help. Those sliders are heavy.
When my sister and I replaced my sliding glass door, one of the rollers would not retract, so we had to use a large flat-blade screwdriver to pry it up on that end. Maybe you can pry up each end of your slider to get enough clearance to remove it. Use a cloth to protect the finish on the door.
mine doesnt have screws
Can’t adjust because the screw is missing? I’d like to replace the roller assembly but I can’t remove the door because I can’t adjust the wheels. Now what?
Tough one, M D. I'd get a couple of screws of various sizes and gently try to screw them into the hole on the door frame to see if one fits. I say gently because you likely don't know the type of screw threads or the pitch of the threads.
Mines gone all sweaky because someone opened it fast and let go and it crashed into wall
lowes put the hole so far down its impossible to get a grip on the screwdriver :(
A women?! This can’t be trusted….
Thank you!!
You're welcome.
Thank you!
You're welcome. ;)