Inspect the track for debris causing the door to stick.
How to adjust a sliding door screen.
Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.
Cleaning a door s wheels.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
The top wheels aren t likely to be worn.
Turning the screw counterclockwise raises the wheels on the sliding screen door.
The adjustment screws are on the wheel assemblies at the top or bottom of the door.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
This diy video demonstrates how to clean lube and adjust the wheels on a screen door so that it slides without binding and so it stays on the track.
Some have wheels at the top as well as the bottom.
You may only need to adjust one of the screws to get your door back on track or you might have to tinker with both sets.
The screw is beside the.
Use the screwdriver to adjust this first screw.
Do the same at the other end of the door.
Then raise it one roller until it lifts the door about 1 4 in.
Slide the door back as.
The door should be securely in place.
Clearing a dirty track.
Each sliding screen door typically works on 2 wheels with each having their own adjustable screw.
Lower the door if the corner assembly screws are accessible see photo 4 use a screwdriver to make sure they re tight on the sliding.
How to adjust a sliding screen door method 1 of 4.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise and lower the door until it rests on the track.
Look at the top of the door.
Dirty wheels may stop.
Take a peek inside the slots at the screws to see whether you need a flat head or phillips head screwdriver.
The sliding screen door lowers which makes it possible for you to remove the sliding screen door.
Push up on the door and allow the bottom two wheels to rest on the bottom track tab.
Ensure the two wheels will rest on the metal track tab.
Turn the screen roller adjustment screws to raise or lower the door inside the track.
Insert the sliding screen door onto the top track at an angle.
Turning the screw clockwise will cause the sliding screen door to become higher as the wheels lower.