Then sharply angle the bottom of the door outward and lift the door from the track.
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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.
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If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
Make sure the rollers at the top are aligned first then walk the bottom of the door into place pushing the top of the screen door up into the track.
Be careful sliding doors can be very heavy.
Begin the fix by cleaning the bottom door track.
Due to fluctuations in weather and frequency of use it s possible for a sliding glass door s roller to require adjustment.
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After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track.
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Raise it just enough to clear the track and roll smoothly.
Be sure to remove debris big and small to ensure a smooth slide.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
To realign your doorin the tracks at the top and bottom of the frame remove the door from the track and reinsert it.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.