How to Maintain Sliding Closet Doors

Keep things rolling by using a few maintenance steps to both cure and prevent problems with sliding closet doors.

Things You'll Need

• Lubricating Oils
• Screwdriver Sets

Instructions

1. Check the track that the doors ride on first. Make sure it is firmly attached, straight and undamaged.

2. Inspect rollers to make sure they are free-spinning and not excessively worn. Be sure that all rollers are on a parallel line.

3. Lubricate rollers with light oil if necessary.

4. Look for binding on the bottom edge of the doors when new carpeting is installed. You can solve this problem by trimming a small amount from the bottom of the door.

Tips & Warnings

• You can purchase new rollers and mounting rails at your local hardware store or home improvement center.