Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
How to adjust a sliding door screen.
Push up on the door and allow the bottom two wheels to rest on the bottom track tab.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
Use the screwdriver to adjust this first screw.
Pull back the track to inspect the wheels for debris.
Each sliding screen door typically works on 2 wheels with each having their own adjustable screw.
The door should be securely in place.
Some have wheels at the top as well as the bottom.
Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.
This diy video demonstrates how to clean lube and adjust the wheels on a screen door so that it slides without binding and so it stays on the track.
The screw is beside the.
Clearing a dirty track.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
Slide the door back as.
Slowly raise the other roller until there s an even gap between the door and the track.
Look at the top of the door.
The adjustment screws are on the wheel assemblies at the top or bottom of the door.
Take a peek inside the slots at the screws to see whether you need a flat head or phillips head screwdriver.
Turning the screw counterclockwise raises the wheels on the sliding screen door.
Then raise it one roller until it lifts the door about 1 4 in.
You may only need to adjust one of the screws to get your door back on track or you might have to tinker with both sets.
Insert the sliding screen door onto the top track at an angle.
Do the same at the other end of the door.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise and lower the door until it rests on the track.
Ensure the two wheels will rest on the metal track tab.
Inspect the track for debris causing the door to stick.
The sliding screen door lowers which makes it possible for you to remove the sliding screen door.
Turn the screen roller adjustment screws to raise or lower the door inside the track.
Dirty wheels may stop.
Cleaning a door s wheels.
Turning the screw clockwise will cause the sliding screen door to become higher as the wheels lower.