Repairing Wheels On Sliding Screen Door

A common problem with sliding screen doors is wear and tear on the wheels.

Repairing wheels on sliding screen door.

However if the rollers are worn cracked or bent remove them photo 4 and replace them with a new pair. If it doesn t move locate the tab holding the roller. If they re bent straighten them with pliers or hold a small block of wood against. Lay the screen door flat on top of a worktable.

Begin by removing the spline the black rubber material that holds the screen cloth into the frame. 3 push on the bottom roller located below the door handle toward the front of the door. If the rollers or sliding glass door wheels are full of dirt and debris give them a good cleaning and a few drops of lubricant and see if they spin freely. Your new wheels will roll smoother and last longer if they re not rolling.

This brings about unleveled screen door which causes it not to slide smoothly. These screws hold the rollers and the door frame to the bottom of the door. My screen door roller page has a video which shows them. Would need to get a picture of the roller in the bottom of the door to be sure to get the right kind.

Inspect the tracks top and bottom. My screen door rollers will replace mrsa style rollers even though physically they look a little different. You can use a flat headed screwdriver to remove the spline. Locate screws that support the door and use a screwdriver to loosen them.

I can get the mrsa rollers with a steel ball bearing roller. Once you have the door removed lay the sliding screen down on a flat surface with lots of room around you. With the door removed you have an opportunity to do some other minor maintenance. Many screen repair shops use a 4 x 8 table covered with carpeting to protect the screen doors painted finish.

Remove the screws above the adjustment screws on each end of the sliding door. Place a wooden block against the bottom. Step 1 remove the screen door. Clean out the tracks.

Repairing a sliding door screen.