How do I get this door out?
I have an aluminum sliding glass door that sticks and wont close all the way. I cleaned the track with a wire brush & vacuum. It's not sticking as badly anymore but it needs to be fixed to it can close all the way & wont further damage the track.
I suspect the wheel is broken or needs to be raised as the door tilts downward slightly. I need to take it out in order to access the screw for the wheel and to inspect/clean the wheel.
This is a double pane aluminum sliding glass door likely from the 80's.
I can't see screw to raise or lower the wheel, however I can feel it with a screwdriver. I can't turn it. The screw being so close to the track makes it hard to turn and I dont want to strip it. I tried turning it unsuccessfully with a wrench. I then used a drill with long phillips head screw attachment but it didnt turn. I sprayed the screw opening with Wd-40 & let it sit over night but it's still stuck.
I tried lifting the door out but there's not enough clearance as they track is in the way.
I have an aluminum sliding glass door that sticks and wont close all the way. I cleaned the track with a wire brush & vacuum. It's not sticking as badly anymore but it needs to be fixed to it can close all the way & wont further damage the track.
I suspect the wheel is broken or needs to be raised as the door tilts downward slightly. I need to take it out in order to access the screw for the wheel and to inspect/clean the wheel.
This is a double pane aluminum sliding glass door likely from the 80's.
I can't see screw to raise or lower the wheel, however I can feel it with a screwdriver. I can't turn it. The screw being so close to the track makes it hard to turn and I dont want to strip it. I tried turning it unsuccessfully with a wrench. I then used a drill with long phillips head screw attachment but it didnt turn. I sprayed the screw opening with Wd-40 & let it sit over night but it's still stuck.
I tried lifting the door out but there's not enough clearance as they track is in the way.
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