How to Replace Wheels on Sliding Glass Patio Doors
After a while a sliding glass patio door starts to have trouble opening. Many times there is nothing wrong with the door itself, but there is a problem with the wheels inside the doors track. A simple fix of replacing the wheels on your sliding glass door will make it good as new.
- Find the wheel adjustment screw located on the bottom of the door.
- Turn this screw to the left in order to raise the door up out of its track. Keep turning the screw until you are not able to anymore.
- Grab the door on both the left and right sides firmly. Lift up on the door until it hits the top of the higher door run and is clear of the bottom one.
- Pull back on the bottom of the door freeing it from both tracks. This step will be easier if you utilize the help of someone else. Removing the door is necessary for changing the sliding glass doors wheels.
- Take out the screws holding the door wheels in place. In most cases a Phillips screwdriver is the correct tool for doing this.
- Once the screws are free, pull the wheels out of the door. If it is difficult to pull them out try using your screwdriver to pry them out. Make sure any dirt is removed from the area so the new wheels will last longer.
- Replace the old wheels with the new ones by placing them in the same position. Don't forget to screw the new wheels into the door.
- Test the wheels by rolling them with your fingers to make sure they are secure and roll well.
- Place the door back inside the tracks the same way you took it out. Once again use a partner if possible.