Locate the adjustment screws on the lower edges of the door.
Sliding glass door adjustment tool.
How to adjust sliding glass doors.
Most sliding glass doors contain two sets of rollers one on each side of the bottom of the door.
Before we start here s a list of supplies you ll need.
These holes hide the adjustment screw for the coordinating rollers.
They fit into tighter spaces than our hinged doors because their panels don t interfere with your room or patio.
Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.
You can alter the height of these rollers by accessing the adjustment screws which are set into slots on the door s outer edges perpendicular with the rollers themselves.
If it s too low use a flat pry bar to raise the door while you turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
Most sliding doors manage to get knocked off kilter at one point or another.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
Every standard sliding glass door has adjustable rollers that help it slide back and forth within the track.
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Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
To realign your door in the tracks at the top and bottom of the frame remove the door from the track and reinsert it.
Also called sliding glass doors these doors are designed to glide horizontally with one operating panel and one stationary panel.
Regular vacuuming of the track will help keep the door sliding smoothly.
Make sure the rollers at the top are aligned first then walk the bottom of the door.
Clean the lower track with a rag to remove dirt and grime that can cause the door to jam.
You may also want to check out our step by step guide to adjusting your sliding doors.
On the bottom portion of your sliding glass door you should see a small hole on each side of the door.