Sliding Patio Door Height Adjustment

Insert the appropriate screwdriver type into the head of the set screw and turn it clockwise to.

Sliding patio door height adjustment.

If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction. This adjustment screw will move the roller height up or down and thus your sliding glass door height will go up or down by as much as 1 4 inch or 1 2 cm. Take a peek inside the slots at the screws to see whether you need a flat head or phillips head screwdriver. Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.

If you have questions about your andersen patio doors that are not answered in this booklet please contact your andersen dealer. If there s still some resistance try loosening further. If it s too low use a flat pry bar to raise the door while you turn the adjusting screw clockwise. How to adjust a patio door step 1.

The set screw for. Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends. Once you ve adjusted your door slide it back and forth a few times in the track to make sure it s working properly. Locate the set screw for the roller and determine if it has a phillips or slotted screw head.

This booklet shows you how to care for your patio door how to help keep it looking and working like new. You may only need to adjust one of the screws to get your door back on track or you might have to tinker with both sets. Open your door approximately six inches and watch the gap between the door and frame turn the adjustment screws with your screwdriver until a uniform gap is achieved. Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.

Regular vacuuming of the track will help keep the door sliding smoothly.