Yes, 756766! WD40 was originally developed as a cleaner, I think by the military but they soon realized it worked as a lubricant, also. But I do the same thing these days, I buy the PB Blaster, Garage Door lubricant and their other silicone lubricants. beachtroll, I really appreciated the video because the bottom room of my house is often flooded by the river we live next to. And I had given up on how to make the sliding glass door open easier.
Such an apparently simple thing, but mine has been a constant hassle for over a year and your video was perfect. I didn't have a wire but I was able to use a heavy duty pipe cleaner and it worked great. Thank you so much for posting this DIY fix :)
I watched this video last night, this morning I applied the methods and materials you demonstrated and it worked beautifully. Just wanted to say thank you.
Wow. I didn’t search for a fix on this, it just popped up in my recommended. I was trying to sleep and instead I decided to do this at midnight and it worked like a charm. That damn door has been pissing me off for weeks. I can sleep in piece now. Thanks!
That worked perfect. The door is old the house was built in 1962 ...cost to much to replace ...but the wd-40 worked wonders. Wished i had known about this a long time ago
Thank you for a very informative and helpful video! Our door has become a weight lifting experience to open/close, and it's nice to have a "fix" that comes BEFORE unseating the door(s) and replacing the wheels. *Thanks again for a doable fix!* ~~~~
@@beachtroll8344 i watched your video, and for good measure i also unseated the door and libricated the wheels themselves with wd40, now i have to be carefull not to open to hard, because the door will slam at rhe end of the rails. Thanks to your video i didnt have to spent over 100 us$ to replace the wheels as someone recommend me.
Instead of using the crimped wire to clean out the roller dirt how about spraying the roller with WD40 then blast it with air and have the other side blocked with a rag ? I've been using silicone for years and the track still needs cleaning twice per year . Thanks for the tips.
@smerchly Silicone is actually better than WS-40 to use on the tracks (I didn’t have any on hand when I made the video)… Using compressed air could be useful…Good advice. Thanks for watching and commenting!
You can tell by the clicking sound that you have a bad roller that needs replacing. Most sliding door can be lifted off the tracks and removed for cleaning, roller replacement/adjusting. A good track cleaning never hurts, but your door problems are not resolved.
Thanks! My door has been dragging and the wheels didn't sound good. Iv'e watched other videos and was getting prepared to take the door off, clean the wheels and possibly replace them. I watched your video and saw how dirt gets underneath in the wheels. I followed your directions and now the door actually opens and closes with one finger. It is completely silent when moving. So many videos are overkill. I'm sure that you know all about taking the door out and changing the wheels, but you just showed what should definitely be done first and you were spot on! Thanks for straight forward none overkill video. You saved me time and money. I think that I will do my daughters door next. Thanks again.
Easily? Mine won't come out. Old style doors would do that. I own houses that have those doors. Modern doors, 1990s and later the door is to large to take out of the frame.
Nice video. Very informative. Old TV Producer here. If you want to greatly improve your videos, you need to make sure your light source is coming from the same side of what you are shooting as the camera. You don't need expensive lights. A flashlight would work great and if you have a light bar built into your flashlight, use that. I know that you are competing with the outside sun, but you will be surprised at how much difference a good flashlight or even a "head-strap-light" will make. Looking forward to seeing more.
A patio door guy with 25 years of experience toldl me that it is okay to use WD 40 to clean but you shouldn't use it as a final lubricant. Wipe it off, or it will attract more dirt. After cleaning off the WD 40 follow up with a dry lubricant. has anyone tried this?
I didn't see any roller access, but I could hear the rollers down there somewhere. Commonly, adjusting the roller height is a necessary fix. I agree with cleaning along the track and wiping away the oil. I do not agree with applying another coat and leaving it, as the oil acts as a great collector and retainer of dirt which will not vacuum out. Then you're stuck with this cumbersome process again.
I tried this and it made a world of difference, however, it's not gliding real easy. Think the rollers need replacing but for the life of me I cannot get the door out. Either the backside clears but the front doesn't and vise versa. Any suggestions?
If you have silicone, I would put some on the glide bar that the wheels slide on (apply some when the door is open and closed).... If it works it’s easier than removing the door...Good luck!
Very good common sense video, should have thought of doing this myself, smh But how about using compressed air instead of breaking tooth picks? Also I'm gonna use silicone lubricant instead of WD40 ... attract less dirt.
@@chrishughes2335 There are two screws on both ends of the door, near the bottom. The screw that is inside a hole is the adjustment screw. Clockwise to raise the door!
Going to try this. Another "how to fix your sliding door" video on YT walks you through removing the screen door, removing the fixed half of the sliding door unit, and then removing the sliding section. In other words, "take the whole thing apart." And then unscrewing one side of the door frame, then using a rubber mallet to move the loosened frame piece up and out of the way of the lower frame piece, then using a hammer and screwdriver to pop out the old wheels, my god the video may as well have been "how to build a rocket" with all the steps involved Your video looks a lot simpler and probably is the fix that will help the vast majority of us. THANK YOU! . .
You hit all of the points on why I made this video....Not many people have the time, strength or patience to deal with all of those steps...... Just a tip, use a silicone spray (liquid wrench works well) instead of the WD-40.....Silicone works better.....Good luck!
@@beachtroll8344 Thank you kindly for the silicone spray tip, because I'm starting the attempt to get my sliding door working today. Keep up the great content and thanks!
@@beachtroll8344 I USED THIS APPROACH TODAY AND FIXED THE DOOR! My gosh what a relief, didn't cost me a penny. Here locally there are people who advertise services to fix a sticking sliding glass door - they are not cheap! It took about 25 minutes. There was a lot of dirt build-up on the track and around the wheels. I added lots of lubricant after the track was cleaned spotless and my goodness, it opens and closes as smooth as a new door. The only twist was, the frame of the door at the base was bent inward in one small spot that improperly narrowed the track for the door frame to slide past - I just used a pair of 'channel-lock' pliers - the smooth type without serrated (grooved) teeth - and slightly bent the track outward, away from the door frame. This was not the main problem with the door - it was just a bit of friction that I discovered after the door started moving freely again. I added lubricant to 4 spots: 1) the cleaned track 2) the wheels 3) the lower inside wall of the metal track (by 'inside' I mean the track wall on the interior room-side of the door track) 4) the lower outside wall of the metal track (the track wall on the house exterior, the backyard side of the door track) I did (3) and (4) so that when the door slides, there is a layer of lubricant between the door frame and the lower track walls. I was going to add lubricant to the upper track walls but it did not need it. I feel I got lucky finding your video and using your technique -THANK YOU! .
That metal track bar has been flatten and warped on mine, not a straight edge in sight, so Im guessing I need a new door right? Its like 30 ish years old lol
After watching the video and following the directions my sliding glass door slides as if it was new. I bought 10lb picture hanging wire, doubled it and twisted the wire. I had a close call as it broke as I was pulling it out of the bottom of the slider. Lucky for me that it broke leaving me enough wire outside of the slider to pull it out. I would suggest using a 20lb or more wire. Thank you for taking the time to post this video. It saved me big bucks as I was contemplating a new sliding glass door. FYI...the handle on the door had broke off due to the stress of closing and shutting the door when it was very hard to open and shut. The handle breaking off is what caused me to research how to clean slider. I replaced the handle, cleaned the slider and am good to go.
This might possibly be the worst youtube video that I have ever watched. First of all, WD40 is the worst thing to use. It will attract dust and dirt and make your problem worse in a very short period of time. Any good silicone spray is far superior. The use of a "toothpick" is idiotic. A small brush such as a good nylon bristle gun cleaning brush, and a terry cloth towel, will work far better. Your hanger is pure non-sense. Pull the door off of the track, set it on a couple of saw horses, and clean it properly. It is more work, but the results will last for a much much longer period of time with far better results.
Yes, silicone works better than WD-40....Yes, removing the door is the best option.....I made this video for older people (with limited strength) or someone who is overwhelmed at doing repairs that has these items on hand....You don’t like the video, I could care less.
This is excellent. Here’s an alternative if the wheels aren’t too shot and the door is getting stuck. You can clean the door’s tracks so it slides more smoothly. ruclips.net/video/hx-LC9MmZjg/видео.html
3:55 If you had a helper who vacuumed the entire time as you pushed the wire along the tracking, both ways. This could potentially remove any debris not caught on the wire.
Thanks...I hope this works for me...I’m pet & house sitting for son & family & their door is bad. So I’m going to give this a try tomorrow. Wire is good idea.
Thanks for the upload. I've tried just using WD-40 alone but it would only work temporarily. I'll try the other techniques sometime but using the wire sounds very tricky. It's hard to keep a firm grip on a wire while pulling.
I use “Heavy Duty “ Picture Wire. It’s pretty thick, I double it and twist it off at one end and put the “loop” side under the door. ... It’s also better to use Silicone (Liquid Wrench) instead of WD-40.... ( I didn’t have any on hand when I did this video....Thanks for watching & good luck!
I was quoted $200, then saw this video. I will try it tomorrow BUT I have already scrubbed the tracks in the past and used silicone to lube. Cleaning out under the door might do the trick. I am suspecting dust & dog hair. Wish me luck so I can cancel the repair guy. 🙏
If just remove the slider from the track by lifting it up and out will make this 100 times easier. And you’ll be able to have access to the rollers on the bottom. But if you are by yourself this will work.
I've tried that and failed. My problem is that the wheel is off the track and really hard to move, almost impossible. When I try to lift the door it is locked down somehow so that I cannot get the wheels back on the track. Maybe my sliding glass door design is a little different than yours.
@@patrickwood4487 Did you slide a flat screwdriver under each wheel while lifting door (with 2-3 people of course)? I saw that in a video. I'll probably have to do that with mine.
I have an older home built in 1977. The sliding glass door and all the window are original to the home. When the door sticks or won't slide at all I usually use a vacuum to remove the dirt from the tracks. I do this every couple of weeks due to our going in and out and tracking dirt that eventually causes the sticking problem. I never needed to use WD-40 until today when removing all the dirt from the track didn't work this time as it usually has. The door slides nearly effortlessly. Lets hope the WD40 doesn't attract more dirt.
I have been looking for videos like yours. May are unbelievably complicated. And ridiculous. Your video is really good and informative. Thanks for sharing.
It’s normally due to the rollers needing adjustment. Much easier than all that messing around with wires etc. Wd40 is a degreaser so it will ruin the roller lubrication over time.
How to fix a door that isn't sliding! Don't you mean how to clean your door so it can slide better. Thanks! I was actually trying to fix a door that isn't sliding correctly.
Maybe for somebody small or a woman that wire is a good idea but big guy like you should just take that sliding panel right off and make cleaning that area so much easier instead of fooling with the wire
I skeptically did your 'picking around under the door' with a wire and surprisingly did bring out some debris which may have remediated a recurring occasional 'catch' spot which could happen at anytime at any spot.
Thanks @beachtroll. Who manufactured your door? It looks like mine-- a narrow metallic rail sits in a slot in the vinyl frame. I'm trying to figure out who made it.
You’re welcome....It’s an Andersen door...I bought it at Home Depot about 8 yrs ago....I found out after the fact, Andersen will send you a new Z-bar for free if you provide the serial # of the door.....Good luck!!
WD-40 is not what you want to use as it is FISH OIL which hardens over time. Ask at the hardware for some lubrication that is PLASTIC SAFE. To test what you use spray some on a glass that is in the sun and see how long it takes to get sticky and or hard. In my younger days I sprayed them on the hot exhaust manifold of my car or pickup. If it turns to powder, dust you do not want to use that in your engine or to lubricate anything. You can use SILICONE spray for the slides and I use it on the bottom of all my drawers so they side easy and it never gets hard. When you see the commercials of them making things like new, it is silicone that they use. facebook rexbahr
Looks like a good method! We just moved into an apartment where the patio door feels ridiculously heavy. I'm going to try this tonight and see! Will report back :)
more often than not, the roller bearings are worn out and need to be replaced. Here is a video of a general procedure to replace rollers. ruclips.net/video/zYES7_UYqdg/видео.html
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A little tip- Use Silicon Lubricant instead of WD40, it doesn't attract the dirt like WD40. Good video.
Good tip....I only had WD40 on hand when I shot the video....Thanks !
Yes, 756766! WD40 was originally developed as a cleaner, I think by the military but they soon realized it worked as a lubricant, also. But I do the same thing these days, I buy the PB Blaster, Garage Door lubricant and their other silicone lubricants. beachtroll, I really appreciated the video because the bottom room of my house is often flooded by the river we live next to. And I had given up on how to make the sliding glass door open easier.
@peanutsmcgonnagle2458 Thanks for the information. Thanks for watching!
Such an apparently simple thing, but mine has been a constant hassle for over a year and your video was perfect. I didn't have a wire but I was able to use a heavy duty pipe cleaner and it worked great. Thank you so much for posting this DIY fix :)
Thanks for your feedback. .. Glad my video helped!
I watched this video last night, this morning I applied the methods and materials you demonstrated and it worked beautifully. Just wanted to say thank you.
Glad it helped you!
thank you! Finally something that really works. I appreciate you for taking the time to demonstrate.
You’re welcome, glad my video helped!
Wow. I didn’t search for a fix on this, it just popped up in my recommended. I was trying to sleep and instead I decided to do this at midnight and it worked like a charm. That damn door has been pissing me off for weeks. I can sleep in piece now. Thanks!
You’re welcome....I’m glad it helped!
Uh oh. It just popped up as a recommended video? how did it know you had problems with your sliding door? We're all being watched. Ahh! lol
@@writer46m72 😂
That worked perfect. The door is old the house was built in 1962 ...cost to much to replace ...but the wd-40 worked wonders. Wished i had known about this a long time ago
Glad it worked! Silicone spray actually works better than WD-40…That’s all I had on hand when I did the video.
“A piece of Toweling” very technical term for paper towels haha
Thank you for a very informative and helpful video! Our door has become a weight lifting experience to open/close, and it's nice to have a "fix" that comes BEFORE unseating the door(s) and replacing the wheels. *Thanks again for a doable fix!*
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Thanks for taking the time to comment....Glad it helped!
@@beachtroll8344 i watched your video, and for good measure i also unseated the door and libricated the wheels themselves with wd40, now i have to be carefull not to open to hard, because the door will slam at rhe end of the rails.
Thanks to your video i didnt have to spent over 100 us$ to replace the wheels as someone recommend me.
Awesome!
Solved the problem I’ve been having forever. Thanks!
Awesome, glad my video helped!
Instead of using the crimped wire to clean out the roller dirt how about spraying the roller with WD40 then blast it with air and have the other side blocked with a rag ? I've been using silicone for years and the track still needs cleaning twice per year . Thanks for the tips.
@smerchly Silicone is actually better than WS-40 to use on the tracks (I didn’t have any on hand when I made the video)… Using compressed air could be useful…Good advice. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you for this simple solution. Great and simple.
You’re welcome....Thanks for watching!!
You can tell by the clicking sound that you have a bad roller that needs replacing. Most sliding door can be lifted off the tracks and removed for cleaning, roller replacement/adjusting. A good track cleaning never hurts, but your door problems are not resolved.
Not to mention the dirt will stick to the Wd40
This worked amazingly well, thank you!
You’re welcome, glad it helped!
Thank you. Great presentation
You’re welcome...Glad it helped!
very concise and helpful. thanks
You’re welcome....Glad it helped!
Well done .
Thanks, glad it helped!
Thank you !! I was just looking for replacement screen handle help and stumbled upon this gem !!
You’re welcome and thanks for watching!
Thank you! Awesome video!
You’re welcome, glad it helped!
Good job. I am not handy but will do it today. Seems easy.
Thanks for the comment...It’s easy to do and you should notice a difference....Good luck!
Thanks! My door has been dragging and the wheels didn't sound good. Iv'e watched other videos and was getting prepared to take the door off, clean the wheels and possibly replace them. I watched your video and saw how dirt gets underneath in the wheels. I followed your directions and now the door actually opens and closes with one finger. It is completely silent when moving. So many videos are overkill. I'm sure that you know all about taking the door out and changing the wheels, but you just showed what should definitely be done first and you were spot on! Thanks for straight forward none overkill video. You saved me time and money. I think that I will do my daughters door next. Thanks again.
Thanks for the nice comments...I'm glad you were able to get your door sliding smoothly. ..Thanks for watching!
Thank you!! Even women can do this quick fix!! 🤣You’re the greatest!!
Thanks for the nice comment !! ... I'm glad my video helped you!
Thanks, very helpful ❣
You’re welcome, glad it helped!
Thank you. It helped me a lot
You’re welcome....glad it helped!!
That really helped, thanks
Glad my video helped!
I removed the glass so I can just walk through it
Hahahahahaha!
Is there an updated video for that?
😂😂😂😂
Hahahaha
I got the glass so clean, someone almost just walked through it.
Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome....Glad it helped!
Thankyou!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Thanks!!!
You’re welcome!
thanks ! I thought it would be a costly fix but it wasn't; I fixed it myself. My door slides nicely now. Thank you for posting this.
You’re welcome, glad your door is sliding!!
Make sure you get lubricated WD-40.
WD stands for water displacement, reqular wd is not a lubricant
Jon H did both works perfects now
I use a silicone spray.
@@sergeantbilko7070 I agree, silicone spray is fantastic for this job.
Weird that they advertise it as a lubricant then.
You can easily remove the door and clean the tracks also 👌🏿
Yes, and you can then clean the roller wheels too. Some doors are heavy though.
Easily? Mine won't come out. Old style doors would do that. I own houses that have those doors. Modern doors, 1990s and later the door is to large to take out of the frame.
Not easy depending on doors ! My are the extra tall double open from left or right 2 large doors.
I’m trying to do that rn... so hard
Nice video. Very informative. Old TV Producer here. If you want to greatly improve your videos, you need to make sure your light source is coming from the same side of what you are shooting as the camera. You don't need expensive lights. A flashlight would work great and if you have a light bar built into your flashlight, use that. I know that you are competing with the outside sun, but you will be surprised at how much difference a good flashlight or even a "head-strap-light" will make. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks for taking the time to give those tip!! .... I’ll definitely implement them on any new videos....Thanks again!
Great tip. The video is a little dark and hard to see. Great video though
You gave advice in a very respectful way. Thanks for that.
Thanks!
any way of preventing ice rain snow from falling in rail during winter?
The only way to prevent it is to not open the door, but that’s not practical.
Will do the cleaning part as stated. Had a “door professional” recommend using household furniture spray wax on tracks.
Silicone spray seems to work best. Good luck 👍
Great video, thank you for taking the time to make this video. Agree with Glenn, it is amazing how simple things can cause so many hassles.
You’re welcome...Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for making a clear video using an easy to understand speaking voice with no music in the background!! Much appreciated!
You're welcome. . I'm glad my video helped you!
A patio door guy with 25 years of experience toldl me that it is okay to use WD 40 to clean but you shouldn't use it as a final lubricant. Wipe it off, or it will attract more dirt. After cleaning off the WD 40 follow up with a dry lubricant. has anyone tried this?
Good tip!...or use a silicone spray....Thanks
I didn't see any roller access, but I could hear the rollers down there somewhere. Commonly, adjusting the roller height is a necessary fix. I agree with cleaning along the track and wiping away the oil. I do not agree with applying another coat and leaving it, as the oil acts as a great collector and retainer of dirt which will not vacuum out. Then you're stuck with this cumbersome process again.
Good points you make. A silicone spray would work best. Thanks for you comment!
I tried this and it made a world of difference, however, it's not gliding real easy. Think the rollers need replacing but for the life of me I cannot get the door out. Either the backside clears but the front doesn't and vise versa. Any suggestions?
If you have silicone, I would put some on the glide bar that the wheels slide on (apply some when the door is open and closed).... If it works it’s easier than removing the door...Good luck!
OMG! this worked! I fixed it
I'm glad you fixed it!...Thanks for watching! !
Very good common sense video, should have thought of doing this myself, smh But how about using compressed air instead of breaking tooth picks? Also I'm gonna use silicone lubricant instead of WD40 ... attract less dirt.
Good tips! … Silicone lubricant is definitely better to use than WD40!
Did you know that you can adjust the wheel to make it open smoother ?
How?
@@chrishughes2335 There are two screws on both ends of the door, near the bottom. The screw that is inside a hole is the adjustment screw. Clockwise to raise the door!
Going to try this. Another "how to fix your sliding door" video on YT walks you through removing the screen door, removing the fixed half of the sliding door unit, and then removing the sliding section. In other words, "take the whole thing apart."
And then unscrewing one side of the door frame, then using a rubber mallet to move the loosened frame piece up and out of the way of the lower frame piece, then using a hammer and screwdriver to pop out the old wheels, my god the video may as well have been "how to build a rocket" with all the steps involved
Your video looks a lot simpler and probably is the fix that will help the vast majority of us. THANK YOU!
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You hit all of the points on why I made this video....Not many people have the time, strength or patience to deal with all of those steps...... Just a tip, use a silicone spray (liquid wrench works well) instead of the WD-40.....Silicone works better.....Good luck!
@@beachtroll8344 Thank you kindly for the silicone spray tip, because I'm starting the attempt to get my sliding door working today. Keep up the great content and thanks!
@@beachtroll8344 I USED THIS APPROACH TODAY AND FIXED THE DOOR! My gosh what a relief, didn't cost me a penny. Here locally there are people who advertise services to fix a sticking sliding glass door - they are not cheap!
It took about 25 minutes. There was a lot of dirt build-up on the track and around the wheels. I added lots of lubricant after the track was cleaned spotless and my goodness, it opens and closes as smooth as a new door.
The only twist was, the frame of the door at the base was bent inward in one small spot that improperly narrowed the track for the door frame to slide past - I just used a pair of 'channel-lock' pliers - the smooth type without serrated (grooved) teeth - and slightly bent the track outward, away from the door frame. This was not the main problem with the door - it was just a bit of friction that I discovered after the door started moving freely again.
I added lubricant to 4 spots:
1) the cleaned track
2) the wheels
3) the lower inside wall of the metal track (by 'inside' I mean the track wall on the interior room-side of the door track)
4) the lower outside wall of the metal track (the track wall on the house exterior, the backyard side of the door track)
I did (3) and (4) so that when the door slides, there is a layer of lubricant between the door frame and the lower track walls.
I was going to add lubricant to the upper track walls but it did not need it.
I feel I got lucky finding your video and using your technique -THANK YOU!
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That metal track bar has been flatten and warped on mine, not a straight edge in sight, so Im guessing I need a new door right? Its like 30 ish years old lol
After watching the video and following the directions my sliding glass door slides as if it was new. I bought 10lb picture hanging wire, doubled it and twisted the wire. I had a close call as it broke as I was pulling it out of the bottom of the slider. Lucky for me that it broke leaving me enough wire outside of the slider to pull it out. I would suggest using a 20lb or more wire. Thank you for taking the time to post this video. It saved me big bucks as I was contemplating a new sliding glass door. FYI...the handle on the door had broke off due to the stress of closing and shutting the door when it was very hard to open and shut. The handle breaking off is what caused me to research how to clean slider. I replaced the handle, cleaned the slider and am good to go.
You’re welcome...glad it helped! .. Good tip, thanks!
This might possibly be the worst youtube video that I have ever watched. First of all, WD40 is the worst thing to use. It will attract dust and dirt and make your problem worse in a very short period of time. Any good silicone spray is far superior. The use of a "toothpick" is idiotic. A small brush such as a good nylon bristle gun cleaning brush, and a terry cloth towel, will work far better. Your hanger is pure non-sense. Pull the door off of the track, set it on a couple of saw horses, and clean it properly. It is more work, but the results will last for a much much longer period of time with far better results.
Yes, silicone works better than WD-40....Yes, removing the door is the best option.....I made this video for older people (with limited strength) or someone who is overwhelmed at doing repairs that has these items on hand....You don’t like the video, I could care less.
Thanks for this video. Your fix is easy and you explain it well. Very helpful!
You’re welcome....Glad it helped!
This is excellent. Here’s an alternative if the wheels aren’t too shot and the door is getting stuck. You can clean the door’s tracks so it slides more smoothly.
ruclips.net/video/hx-LC9MmZjg/видео.html
Thank you!
Nice video
Remind me the show
Macgyver using a toothpick
Haha..Thanks !
You’re a lifesaver. It only took 5 minutes to get my door running smoothly again. Thank you
You're welcome. .. I'm glad my video helped you!!
Thank you so much, I have been struggling with my sliding doors for so long, finally l got the solution for the problem............
You’re welcome!
I’m going to do this ASAP ! Thank you
Instead of wire, a compressor works great too! Blow it out and vacuum it up.
That didn't work for me
3:55
If you had a helper who vacuumed the entire time as you pushed the wire along the tracking, both ways. This could potentially remove any debris not caught on the wire.
Thanks...I hope this works for me...I’m pet & house sitting for son & family & their door is bad. So I’m going to give this a try tomorrow. Wire is good idea.
Good luck!
Very clear instructions and very useful. Thank you!
Thank you, and you're welcome.
I use the smaller end of a chopstick to remove the dirt instead of a toothpick. It doesn't break as easily.
Good tip, thanks!
Thanks for the upload. I've tried just using WD-40 alone but it would only work temporarily. I'll try the other techniques sometime but using the wire sounds very tricky. It's hard to keep a firm grip on a wire while pulling.
I use “Heavy Duty “ Picture Wire. It’s pretty thick, I double it and twist it off at one end and put the “loop” side under the door. ... It’s also better to use Silicone (Liquid Wrench) instead of WD-40.... ( I didn’t have any on hand when I did this video....Thanks for watching & good luck!
@@beachtroll8344 Awesome! Good to know, and I'll take note of it. Thanks again!
Thanks this really helped. When this happened the first thing that crossed my mind was to call for someone who fixed such problems and that meant $$$.
You’re welcome...glad it helped!
I was quoted $200, then saw this video. I will try it tomorrow BUT I have already scrubbed the tracks in the past and used silicone to lube. Cleaning out under the door might do the trick. I am suspecting dust & dog hair. Wish me luck so I can cancel the repair guy. 🙏
If just remove the slider from the track by lifting it up and out will make this 100 times easier. And you’ll be able to have access to the rollers on the bottom. But if you are by yourself this will work.
I've tried that and failed. My problem is that the wheel is off the track and really hard to move, almost impossible. When I try to lift the door it is locked down somehow so that I cannot get the wheels back on the track. Maybe my sliding glass door design is a little different than yours.
@@patrickwood4487 Did you slide a flat screwdriver under each wheel while lifting door (with 2-3 people of course)? I saw that in a video. I'll probably have to do that with mine.
The top of sliding door won't open.It acts like door is locked?Any tips
Thanks for video. It was helpful.
You’re welcome...glad it helped!
Raise the door's roller with the adjustment screw--that's why it's running rough. The roller rides on top the rail so the toothpick is worthless
I have an older home built in 1977. The sliding glass door and all the window are original to the home. When the door sticks or won't slide at all I usually use a vacuum to remove the dirt from the tracks. I do this every couple of weeks due to our going in and out and tracking dirt that eventually causes the sticking problem. I never needed to use WD-40 until today when removing all the dirt from the track didn't work this time as it usually has.
The door slides nearly effortlessly. Lets hope the WD40 doesn't attract more dirt.
If you have Silicone Spray, (Liquid Wrench), it works better and won’t attract dirt.
I have been looking for videos like yours. May are unbelievably complicated. And ridiculous. Your video is really good and informative. Thanks for sharing.
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It’s normally due to the rollers needing adjustment. Much easier than all that messing around with wires etc. Wd40 is a degreaser so it will ruin the roller lubrication over time.
How to fix a door that isn't sliding! Don't you mean how to clean your door so it can slide better. Thanks! I was actually trying to fix a door that isn't sliding correctly.
Thank you. Now I know what to tell my hubby to do about our door.
You’re welcome, and good luck!
I got a quote for 140 dollars from someone to basically do the same thing and change out the rollers.
Maybe for somebody small or a woman that wire is a good idea but big guy like you should just take that sliding panel right off and make cleaning that area so much easier instead of fooling with the wire
This works!
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You are genius big thanks
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I skeptically did your 'picking around under the door' with a wire and surprisingly did bring out some debris which may have remediated a recurring occasional 'catch' spot which could happen at anytime at any spot.
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Your presentation was very well done, I'm going to try clean under my door as suggested along with cleaning and lubing the rails.
Thanks, and good luck!
Awesome. Worked well. Thank you. Things I would have learned when I was younger if we had had a sliding glass door. :D
Glad it helped!
Thx for the great tips !!!!
@@jackoliver3195 thanks… Glad my video helped 👍
2 years ago and no likes or dislikes. Here is my like. Thank you
Thanks!
Some setting issue I guess. Still I couldnt see any likes after i gave a +1
good stuff. I usually use Spray Lithium Grease instead of WD40 on mine.
Thanks...I usually use a Silicone Spray, but I didn’t have any when I made the video.
Thanks so much for posting this! I can now open my sliding glass door without hurting myself. Much appreciated!
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Great how to do video. Thanks for making it.
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Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!
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Thanks!! I will try this. It might save me $200. The door is very heavy, from 1950s... and I don't believe it is removable, unfortunately.
Using a silicone spray (Liquid Wrench) works better than WD-40...Good luck!
@@beachtroll8344 I have some of that! Thx.
Thanks @beachtroll.
Who manufactured your door? It looks like mine-- a narrow metallic rail sits in a slot in the vinyl frame. I'm trying to figure out who made it.
You’re welcome....It’s an Andersen door...I bought it at Home Depot about 8 yrs ago....I found out after the fact, Andersen will send you a new Z-bar for free if you provide the serial # of the door.....Good luck!!
@@beachtroll8344 Much obliged!
Thanks a great deal for your video and sharing what in reality WORKS !
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thank you!
If this does not work it's probably a broken roller on the bottom of the door.
Thanks, this process help to get my door to slide easy.
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Could you not remove the door and clean the bottom easier?
Good information here. You can also lift that door out of the tracks for better access to the track and bottom of the door.
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The WD40 didn’t work for me. It literally ate into the metal.
Try using a Silicone spray like Liquid Wrench.
Funny, I was just wondering what Gary Sinise was doing now.
Times are tough KillJoy 😁
WD-40 is not what you want to use as it is FISH OIL which hardens over time. Ask at the hardware for some lubrication that is PLASTIC SAFE. To test what you use spray some on a glass that is in the sun and see how long it takes to get sticky and or hard. In my younger days I sprayed them on the hot exhaust manifold of my car or pickup. If it turns to powder, dust you do not want to use that in your engine or to lubricate anything. You can use SILICONE spray for the slides and I use it on the bottom of all my drawers so they side easy and it never gets hard. When you see the commercials of them making things like new, it is silicone that they use. facebook rexbahr
It actually worked for me. Thank YOU.
Thanks for watching!
Really good explanation! Thanks!
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Use RV Doors and Windows glider as a lubricant.
Thanks dude! Sorted!
Thank you for sharing this was helpful you rock sir!
Thanks for the nice comment and for watching!
Awesome, helpful video. Thank you.
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
thank you Sir
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Looks like a good method! We just moved into an apartment where the patio door feels ridiculously heavy. I'm going to try this tonight and see! Will report back :)
You should feel an improvement. Good luck & thanks for watching! Let me know how it goes.
Rhea MacDonald Lilley Did it work?
Thank you so much
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more often than not, the roller bearings are worn out and need to be replaced. Here is a video of a general procedure to replace rollers.
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