My Anderson Sliding Door Is Sticking

In other cases it may be the wood door edge itself scuffing on the door frame.

My anderson sliding door is sticking.

I assume i need to replace the rollers which is no big deal but i d like to make sure that this is the likely problem. Yes it s that sticking door of yours. Move the door back and forth like you did in step 1 to help the door glide over the oiled areas. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations.

In some instances you have a door that sticks along the strike area the metal part of the door frame where it meets the outermost edge of the door. To fix this you can adjust the height of the rollers by the screws on the rollers. Please click here to watch. Runners are clean and i ve played with the roller adjustments.

With one of the best warranties in the industry we provide comprehensive support if issues arise. Find out if your andersen product is still under warranty by calling 888 888 7020. Your door is old and worn out. Sliding door tracks are magnets for dirt dust pet hair bugs grass food crumbs you name it.

Make sure all the screws are tight tighten the hinge screws in the door and the jamb. Next take a dry stiff scrub brush and work through corner to corner. To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws.

This will actually help to move around the lubricant into the harder to reach middle area where the door is constantly sliding and experiencing the friction that makes it stick. With a drill you re more likely to over tighten the screw and strip the screw holes or chew up the screwheads. First vacuum loose debris so you can see what you re working with. Each time you open it there is a little grab before it releases.

The most common cause of a sticking patio door is debris in the lower track. The tracks are notoriously difficult to clean so you ll have to pull out all the stops. Finally add the 3 in 1 oil along the track. Is that sliding door hanging you up when you should be stepping out.

Each time you vacuum your floors use a small brush attachment or cordless vacuum to clean the sliding door tracks. This channel easily becomes clogged with dirt and leaves because people and pets walk over it whenever they go in or out. Lou has the lowdown on how to get you unstuck.