Sliding Glass Door Adjusting Screws

Let them soak for up to 15 minutes tap them with a hammer and then try again.

Sliding glass door adjusting screws.

Use the screwdriver to adjust this first screw. Turning the screw counterclockwise raises the wheels on the sliding screen door. If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction. Locate the first screw on the sliding screen door wheel assembly.

Next to lower the sliding glass door use a screwdriver to turn the screws clockwise. Glue the jamb side strip in place with a plastic adhesive then clean up any excess adhesive or smudges. Locate the adjustment screws on the lower edges of the door. Turning the screw clockwise will cause the sliding screen door to become higher as the wheels lower.

To raise the door prop the door up with your putty knife and use a screwdriver to turn the screws counter clockwise. Inside a standard sliding glass door there are adjustable rollers that help it slide back and forth on the track. 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. There are holes on your sliding glass door that conceal the adjusting screws to these rollers.

After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track. Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier. Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends. Call glass doctor for professional sliding glass door adjustment.

Turn the tension screws to raise and lower the door. Never force your sliding glass door to open or close as this can cause permanent damage to the door or track. I used a steak knife to pry the plugs loose. Turn the screw clockwise with a phillips head screwdriver to lift the door panel off of the lower track if the door is rubbing against the lower track.

Be sure to adjust all screws evenly. Turn the screw counterclockwise to lower the panel if the door is rubbing against the top track. Instead call glass doctor at 833 974 0209 or schedule an appointment online at the first sign of an improperly working sliding glass door. Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.

Rotate the screws clockwise to raise the door or counterclockwise to lower it. The screws usually aren t difficult to rotate but you could lubricate them with a penetrating oil if they appear rusty. Most sliding glass doors contain two sets of rollers one on each side of the bottom of the door. On my door the holes had plastic plugs in them.

If your screws are covered by plug covers use a putty knife to remove them. Pry the caps away with a putty knife to access the roller adjustment screw for each roller.