How To Fix Broken Plastic Track On Sliding Glass Door

The corners and the area where the track borders the door jamb will require the most attention.

How to fix broken plastic track on sliding glass door.

Completely open your sliding patio door. Locate the two adjusting screws at the bottom of the door on the face or edge of the door and pry off the trim caps that cover the screws. Remove the door from the track. Lift one wheel off the screen door track using your finger or a screwdriver.

First brush and wipe clean the broken area to be repaired. Keep a firm grip on both edges of the door while. With the wheel raised pull the corner of the frame out of the track. To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen wrench.

The screw heads should be higher than the height of the original track. This will retract the rollers and make the door flush with the track. First locate the roller adjustment screws and use a screwdriver to turn the screws counterclockwise. If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty.

Here s how you can clean the rollers and the track. Open the door about half way lift it straight up and pull the bottom toward yourself until it is free of the track. Do the same at the other corner and then remove the door by pulling it down and out of the upper track. Take the flat head screwdriver and insert it into the track channel using it to loosen any dirt or debris that may be present.

Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track. Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose. Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris. Then remove the door stop at the top of the frame which should be as simple as unscrewing it.