Repairing Rollers Anderson Patio Sliding Door

Start with a good cleaning.
Repairing rollers anderson patio sliding door. Free shipping on orders over 75. To clean and lubricate the hardware of a sliding closet door use a stiff brush a toothbrush or a hand vacuum to clean dust from the tracks. If the rollers are damaged install replacement rollers available at home centers. Use the wooden block and rubber mallet to gently tap the frame back onto the.
Sliding glass door repair will get the job done. How to repair sliding door rollers to work on patio door rollers lay the door down on a flat surface ideally a pair of sawhorses or a table. Inspect the door s rollers to see if they re gummed up broken or have come loose. Most sliding patio doors have one or two small holes at the top and bottom of the door for adjusting the roller height.
This video shows the basics of removing rollers in an andersen sliding door and replacing them with aftermarket tandem rollers. Remove the plug and use a screwdriver to tighten and loosen the roller height making very small adjustments and testing each time. For more information on the r. Buy parts direct from the andersen online parts store.
Also called sliding glass doors these doors are designed to glide horizontally with one operating panel and one stationary panel. Located at bottom of moving door. Scrub caked dirt and grime out of the track with a stiff brush and soapy water. Use an aerosol lubricant to lubricate all the door rollers.
If the problem is just a loose roller tighten or replace the loose screws that hold it in place. Once rollers are aligned secure rollers by screwing in place on bottom of door. These hole are often covered with a plastic plug. If the door still doesn t slide smoothly the rollers under the door either need adjusting or are shot.
They fit into tighter spaces than our hinged doors because their panels don t interfere with your room or patio. Replace the bottom frame. Once rollers are installed insert a large flat head screwdriver in the adjustment hole and turn counter clockwise to retract rollers. Andersen gliding patio door tandem roller 1997061 gliding patio door tandem roller part.