Rollers on patio doors
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We have huge glass patio door and the rollers need replaced. We can't get the door out to replace them. Help
15 answers
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Sometimes when I don't know how things work or go together I go to the big box store and ask them how things go together and then I know how to take them apart. I am a little old widow so my questions are answered with some strange looks.
Ann
on Oct 20, 2015
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same problem and can't even find a hardware store or window store who will do this for us ...we don't need an entire replacement...just need to get those little rollers on, and where to get those rollers
Recycler
on Oct 20, 2015
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Are you talking about the screen that is on a roller, if that is the case you use a screw driver and put it under the roller and it will go up inside and then you can take out the screen. If it is the actual door, never heard of anyone replacing that part maybe check on u tube they have a lot of answers how to fix things or go to your local lowe's store maybe they know. Good luck!
Carole Bisby
on Oct 20, 2015
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There are companies that specialize on this. They take out the doors and replace the rollers for you. We did that on our doors, and they work like new now.
UteK
on Oct 20, 2015
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Try going to an Ace Hardware Store if you have one in your area. Sometimes the smaller hardware stores carry hard to find items. You can do this yourself.
Jean Moore
on Oct 20, 2015
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I help replaced my folks wheels on their door back in MT. I went to see about getting some here and the guy told me they can't be replaced so I guess I need to keep looking, I know they can be, since I've seen it done. Good luck, I wish I remembered more. I know they are heavy and I think it lifted up and then out. Mine has shifted so not sure what to do...
Kathy Bitzan
on Oct 20, 2015
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We had our handyman do this for us. Just be aware these doors are fairly heavy and it's a two person job.
Barbara
on Oct 20, 2015
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Hi Dianna, They are basically companies that provide doors, windows, and related services. Here is what Google came up with for our area: https://www.google.com/search?q=bradenton+FL+sliding+door+repair&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=ubuntu&channel=fs&gfe_rd=ssl&ei=Il8mVqmgJ4yK-gX_kq8o. And here is the same Google search for Alexandira, IN: https://www.google.com/search?q=Alexandria+IN+sliding+door+repair&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=ubuntu&channel=fs&gfe_rd=ssl&ei=il8mVs-FF4yK-gX_kq8o I hope you can find a company that can do the work for you.
UteK
on Oct 20, 2015
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We have a wood framed four foot wide door with steel rollers that roll on a track. Over time either the track will get dents or the roller bearings will wear out. What we do is have two strong guys, one on each side of the door, lift the door up so that the rollers clear the track, tilt it out at the bottom towards the inside of the room and take it outside and lay it on work horses. If the door won't clear the opening, there may be a strip of molding at the top of the opening just underneath the casing that can be removed, allowing the door to come out. Inspection of the lower part of the frame will show that there are two pins that hold the rollers. The pins go through each side of the door frame and can be tapped out. Take the roller to a screen and glass door store and get new ones. If the track is dented, buy a steel bar from Home Depot that matches the width of the current one. The track can be pulled out of it's slot in the threshold with pliers and the new one tapped in with a hammer; of course you need to get the exact thickness of the old track and cut it to length. If you don't think you can do this, hire the glass and screen shop to do it. We are in California so your door may be constructed in a more weather proof way than ours is and you may really need professionals to do it.
S.h.
on Oct 20, 2015
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been afraid to try to take it out, as it is quite heavy and a broken window would be worse. still waiting for what others can say to help us out with this
Recycler
on Oct 20, 2015
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Are you sure they are broken? I thought ours were too. I decided to last ditch clean them differently. I took a pot of boiling water with a squirt of liquid dish soap and poured it in the tracks while opening and closing the door. I did it twice. Like magic they glided open and close. I repeat this about every month or so. Worked like a champ. They are over 20 yrs old, and very heavy as well. Just a thought. Good luck
Linda Barrett Dirksen
on Oct 20, 2015
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Are you sure they are broken? I thought ours were too. I decided to last ditch clean them differently. I took a pot of boiling water with a squirt of liquid dish soap and poured it in the tracks while opening and closing the door. I did it twice. Like magic they glided open and close. I repeat this about every month or so. Worked like a champ. They are over 20 yrs old, and very heavy as well. Just a thought. Good luck
Linda Barrett Dirksen
on Oct 20, 2015
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Are you sure they are broken? I thought ours were too. I decided to last ditch clean them differently. I took a pot of boiling water with a squirt of liquid dish soap and poured it in the tracks while opening and closing the door. I did it twice. Like magic they glided open and close. I repeat this about every month or so. Worked like a champ. They are over 20 yrs old, and very heavy as well. Just a thought. Good luck
Linda Barrett Dirksen
on Oct 20, 2015
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Some sliding glass doors have to be all the way open to lift the door out. Slide all t&e way open and then lift the door as high as it will go at the same time swing the bottom of the door towards you ( watch your feet) carefully slide it out until the top clears the tracks. It put it back in just reverse the process. Replacing the rollers is a piece of cake. Depending on the door most either have a screw or two holding it in place or it is just snapped into place. I hope this helps, good luck
Valerie Fanning
on Oct 26, 2015
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On wood sliding patio doors the roller adjustment is located on the bottom rail covered by wooden plugs on aluminum doors it is on the ends. Some time the adjustment mechanism get stripped or jammed and may need a pry bar to relieve the weight off of it first so it can be adjusted lower to remove. We offer replacement of patio doors without damaging the old siding stucco or drywall 800-767-5774 renewyourhome.com
Ken McBride
on Oct 28, 2015
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