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    recliner Posts: 17, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 6, 2010, 04:07 PM
    Sliding patio door repair
    How do I repair a sliding glass patio door? It is very hard to open and close. I tried to replace the rollers, but I couldn't get the door out of the frame.
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    Jun 6, 2010, 04:21 PM

    Are the current rollers trying to run on the track? Are they worn out looking? Usually you release the rollers and pull up and out to remove it from the frame.
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    Jun 6, 2010, 04:42 PM

    The current rollers are running on the track. I can't tell if they are worn because I can't lift the door high enough to look under it. I adjusted the rollers all the way up to provide slack, but still can't lift it high enough to clear the frame to remove it.
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    Jun 6, 2010, 04:53 PM

    When you lifted the door did the lower rollers come off the track? If not you may need to depress them to get the door off. Sometimes when lifting the door they drop down and stay on the track.
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    Jun 6, 2010, 05:26 PM

    Look at the top of the door, are there stop tabs that prevent lifting the door.
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    Jun 7, 2010, 03:59 PM

    Have u tried spraying rollers with WD40? This may work if rollers are dirty.

    After spraying tap door frame in area of rollers to help penetrate.

    Chuck
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    Jun 7, 2010, 05:51 PM

    I vacuumed the track , cleaned and then lubricated.I helps, but only temporarily.
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    Jun 12, 2010, 11:59 AM

    I tried to adjust the rollers to give clearance to lift the door out, but the screw is stripped. Is there another way to get the door out like removing the stationary glass door?If so, how do I do it?
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    Jun 12, 2010, 12:09 PM

    Isn't the stationary door mounted to the outside?

    If stationary is mounted to outside, must be removed to take out slider/movable door.

    Chuck
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    Jun 12, 2010, 12:57 PM

    Can you take a picture and maybe post it so we get an idea of what is going on ?
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    Jun 15, 2010, 05:02 PM

    I can take a picture, but I don't know how to post it on this web site.Can you help me?
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    Jun 15, 2010, 05:34 PM

    Upload picture to computer. Change to JPEG format.
    Make your post. Click on the "Go Advanced" button below the response frame. Scroll down and click on "Manage Attachments".
    Browse to find picture, click Open, click Upload.
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    Jul 3, 2010, 01:50 PM
    Hi again, recliner!

    Were you able to fix that patio door, please?

    Thanks!
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