2006-07-18 14:49:01 · 18 answers · asked by AdamMGreen 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Most sliding glass doors have adjustment screws inside a hole about an inch up on the sides that raise and lower the wheels to fine tune the leveling of the door. As the wheels wear and get smaller, the door frame may start dragging the track. If the wheels aren't shot you should try to raise the door by turning the screws clockwise about a turn each and see if the door quits scraping. Hope that works!
2006-07-19 11:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
It should have two wheels on the bottom. You should be able to lift the door up about an inch and slip it away from the glass door and out. When you remove the screen door, you can turn it on its side and see the condition of the wheels. If they are flat on one side, they are not rolling as they should and will squeek really bad. They can be removed and replaced. A glass shop or a good hardware store may have the replacement wheels. The old ones are likely held in place by a screw or two and will come out. Take an old one with you to the store so you get the right replacement. It is a simple enough job that most home owners can do it.
2006-07-18 14:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by Lindasue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take a stick candle (the tall skinny type) and rub some of the wax inside the track. It should glide smoother on the wax. Also, use a paper towel and wipe out the vegetable oil first. The person who advised to check and adjust the top has a good idea, but I had a set of by-fold doors from the 1950s that didn't have adjustments on the top like the newer ones do. You can also check the sliders at the bottom of the door and see if they are worn. You can get replacement parts at most home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowes or Ace.
2016-03-16 01:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 09:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT USE WD-40, it will collect dirt and you will be stuck with the same problem. Use a silicon spray, it will slicken the surface and eliminate your squeek. If you use an oily substance it will only give you a temporary fix.
The definition of WD-40 is water displacement formula 40. They got it right on the 40th try. Its good for rust thats about it. Graphite Powder will give you good results also. Its commonly used in locks to help sticking.
2006-07-18 17:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loosen a few screws a little, and don't over tighten them. Also oil the wheels, and make sure they are freely spinning, dirt or debris may clog them causing the terrible sound.
2006-07-18 14:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by Kimmy K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD40 is the mother of all squeek/screech stoppers!...among other things. I swear by that stuff...my husband uses it for lots of things...but just the other day we installed a door and used the WD-40 and BAM...no squeek! Good luck!
2006-07-19 13:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by jkskeet@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use some cooking oil on the hinges. use a bottle with a nozzle or one that you have from perming or colouring your hair. The just keep it for squeaks. Or spray it with pam.
Or you can go purchase WD40 from the hardware store or garage.
2006-07-19 13:05:41 · answer #8 · answered by twentyeight7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have WD40, just use a paper towel dipped in some vegetable oil and rub it in the track.
2006-07-18 15:26:21 · answer #9 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD 40 works great for this sort of thing. If you don't have that on hand grab your cooking spray.
2006-07-18 14:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by fiestyredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋