Replacing Old Sliding Door Rollers

The right way to replace sliding glass door rollers depends on whether you have a vinyl or aluminum door.

Replacing old sliding door rollers.

Make sure the rollers spin sufficiently before re installing your sliding glass door. Before installing new rollers adjust them to lowest possible position so panel is low in door not raised up. The first step regardless of what kind of door you have is removing the door from the track. Replace the roller screws and use your phillips screwdriver to turn them clockwise until tight.

Clean the sliding door track of all dust and debris by using a vacuum cleaner before replacing the door panels on to the track. Once removed transfer your door to a flat working space such as a floor and remove the screws from the rollers. Unscrew the rollers and remove them. Replace the roller if the rollers or sliding glass door wheels are full of dirt and debris give them a good cleaning and a few drops of lubricant and see if they spin freely.

Before you can replace your old roller you first need to remove the door panels from the track. Insert the replacement sliding door rollers into the cavity along the bottom of the door. Using a hook tool we used a balance hook a bent hanger or needle nosed pliers grip underside of roller housing or roller adjustment screw through side of door and pull out. Insert the new rollers in the door lining up the holes on the rollers with the holes in the bottom of the door insert the new rollers in place.

Replace the bottom frame. Replace with the new roller and re insert the screws. In this video we show you how to replace a roller in a patio sliding glass door. Take a roller to your local hardware store and purchase a replacement.

You can find replacement patio sliding glass door hardware here. The rollers are at the top and or at the bottom of the door. Use the wooden block and rubber mallet to gently tap the frame back onto the.