If the problem is with an obstructed track you can open the door all the way and vacuum out the track or clean it with a wire brush.
How to make a sliding glass door slide smoother.
Push the door up so that the wheels on the bottom of the door clear the track.
Standard sliding glass doors all have tracks.
If you re confident that there s nothing else blocking the sliding patio door track then it s time to lubricate.
Be sure to brush down both sides of the track as well as help scrub out the dirt that exists in the middle move the door along the track to expose the front scrub move the door back to the closed position scrub and so on.
Replacing our patio doors is a bonus on our list for outdoor upgrades this summer but in case we don t get to it i was determined to make the most of the one we have.
Remove drapes blinds or any other window furnishings from your door.
With a screwdriver you can turn the screws clockwise to increase the gap between the door and the track to at least 1 8 inch.
Lubrication also keeps those door rollers rolling.
Another popular method of lubricating and smoothing out a sliding door track is to simply spray a light mineral oil directly on the track and slide it back and forth until the lubricant has been fully distributed along the track.
Silicone spray along the top track helps keep things gliding smoothly.
First all you need to do is simply give the sliding door track a good scrubbing.
Once you wipe down the tracks clean them with denatured alcohol.
Be sure to check between the screen door and the glass.
If you see any clear the debris and wash the tracks with warm soapy water.
Clean the sliding glass door track.
The track acts as a guide for the door and also allows roller wheels to help the door run smoothly.
This slows down your door considerably.
Ours is difficult to open not smooth at all.
2 grasp each end of the door.
Over time the sliding glass door track accumulates dirt and grime.