Replacing Old Sliding Door Rollers

Clean the sliding door track of all dust and debris by using a vacuum cleaner before replacing the door panels on to the track.

Replacing old sliding door rollers.

The right way to replace sliding glass door rollers depends on whether you have a vinyl or aluminum door. The first step regardless of what kind of door you have is removing the door from the track. 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. The rollers are at the top and or at the bottom of the door.

Take a roller to your local hardware store and purchase a replacement. Replace the roller screws and use your phillips screwdriver to turn them clockwise until tight. Always take the roller with you to the hardware store to avoid purchasing the wrong piece. In this video we show you how to replace a roller in a patio sliding glass door.

Once removed transfer your door to a flat working space such as a floor and remove the screws from the rollers. Replace with the new roller and re insert the screws. Use the wooden block and rubber mallet to gently tap the frame back onto the. Replace the bottom frame.

Insert the replacement sliding door rollers into the cavity along the bottom of the door. You can find replacement patio sliding glass door hardware here. Before you can replace your old roller you first need to remove the door panels from the track. 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.

However if the rollers are worn cracked or bent remove them photo 4 and replace them with a new pair. 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.