Insert the sliding screen door onto the top track at an angle.
Sliding screen door hard to open.
Sometimes patio doors become hard to open even when the track is clean.
Clean up the track.
If your screen door is making unusual sounds or is difficult to move you may benefit from the following tips and techniques.
Open the screen door with one hand and spray a door lubricant into the locking mechanism.
First slide open the door completely and remove the head stop.
Push up on the door and allow the bottom two wheels to rest on the bottom track tab.
Then lift the door up and out of the track laying it down carefully across two sawhorses.
The door should be securely in place.
One of the most common issues with sliding doors is a dirty track where dust pet hair and other debris can accumulate over time.
Close the screen door turning the handle a few times to lubricate the inner workings of the handle.
Ensure the two wheels will rest on the metal track tab.
Never leave the glass door unattended.
Sliding doors get sticky and hard to open when the wheels are out of adjustment or the track gets dirty.
To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen.
Sliding screen door repair.
Putting the sliding screen door back in place step 4.
Here s how to repair your sliding door and replace a flimsy screen.