To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen.
How to fix a sliding door screen.
Sliding screen door repair.
Remove the door from the track.
In this video we show you how to re screen your damaged sliding screen door using only very basic hand tools.
A sliding screen is supported on rollers that ride in a track.
Lift one wheel off the screen door track using your finger or a screwdriver.
Clean up the track.
With the wheel raised pull the corner of the frame out of the track.
Sliding doors get sticky and hard to open when the wheels are out of adjustment or the track gets dirty.
Without the use of a large table it s a little.
If your screen door is making unusual sounds or is difficult to move you may benefit from the following tips and techniques.
Lift it until the rollers clear the track.
Do the same at the other corner and then remove the door by pulling it down and out of the upper track.
Pella is a company that made a sliding door screen like this with nice wood trim that is protected from the elements by having the screen door on the inside.
One of the most common issues with sliding doors is a dirty track where dust pet hair and other debris can accumulate over time.
Fortunately a sliding screen door repair is a relatively straightforward diy project.
Follow these steps to get your screen door opening and closing smoothly again in no time.
As well i have a few pages devoted to questions that visitors have asked me about various manufacturers screen doors.
Here s how to repair your sliding door and replace a flimsy screen.
Then pull the bottom out and lower the door until it clears the top edge of the frame.