Why Is My Sliding Door Hard to Slide? A Guide to Roller Repair

Signs Your Sliding Door Rollers Have Failed

Your rollers are the wheels that carry the heavy glass door. In Fort Lauderdale, the salt air, sand, and humidity cause them to corrode, rust, and develop flat spots. Signs include: a scraping or grinding noise, the door jumping off the track, and needing all your strength just to open it.

The Solution: Roller Replacement

A simple 'fix patio door' service call can solve this. A technician will safely remove the heavy door, replace the old, corroded rollers with new high-quality ones (we recommend stainless steel), and clean the track. The result is a door that slides with one finger.

Don't Confuse it With a Track Problem

Many people think their track is the problem. While a sliding glass door track repair (like a stainless steel cap) is sometimes needed, the track is usually just dirty. The real culprit is the rollers, which have broken down from the friction.

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