How to Repair Sliding Glass Door Wheels

When the wheels wear out on sliding glass patio doors, the doors become increasingly hard to slide and may even bounce off their frame. To have doors that once again slide with ease, you must replace the wheels on the sliding unit.

Things You'll Need

• Screw driver
• Rubber mallet
• Replacement wheels

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Instructions

1. Remove the patio doors. On most sliding glass doors, the stationary door must be removed before the moving door can slide out. Don't forget how heavy glass doors can be--you should have at least one other person to help you.

2. Take out the sliding unit by removing the two screws that hold it in place. This should remove not only the sliding unit but also the entire bottom of the frame, as these screws usually hold both pieces in place. Tap the frame gently with a rubber mallet if it's stuck.

3. Remove the wheels from the sliding unit and go to the hardware store for new ones that match. It's recommended that you replace both wheels at the same time to save added wear on the new ones and to help stave off future repairs.

4. Place the new rollers on the sliding unit and adjust them so that they are all the way up into the unit. Do this by turning the back screw clockwise.

5. Place the doors back on the frame and see how well the door rolls. Adjust the rollers until the door is sliding back and forth easily.

References

• Natural Handyman: How to Replace the Rollers on your Patio Door