There's some sticky stuff and other little things stuck apparently under my sliding door that now makes it VERY difficult to open and close my sliding glass door...I pretty much need to lift it and move it step by step, rather than a smooth motion. How can I cure this problem? Thanks :)
2007-04-29 11:00:52 · 9 answers · asked by jessp 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
And noo...I can't remove the sticky stuff...
2007-04-29 11:04:58 · update #1
Elmer's (as in Elmer's glue) puts out an aerosol product called Slide-All. It works great for things that slide.
2007-04-29 11:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by David T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cleaning the track with an old toothbrush. Then spray WD-40 in the track and on the sliding door wheels. That stuff works really well!
2007-04-29 11:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by shouldbdoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the Door and old one if it is it maybe that the rollers are worn out if the door is new then try putting WD40 on a clean rag and wiping the track. I f that dose not work get some help and lift the door out of the frame and clean the track and inspect the wheel runners on the bottom of the door . Good luck
2007-04-29 11:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree NO WD 40-- It attracts dirt like a magnet. Remove the door from the track and clean or replace the rollers and then clean the track. To remove the door lift the door straight up and pull it toward you to remove it from the track. Reverse the procedure to reinstall
2007-04-29 11:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by shermisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our screen door did the same thing. We cleaned out the track and sprayed it with WD 40. Works great now.
2007-04-29 11:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by gogirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should never use wd 40 it gums up the wheel. wd 40 is for loosening tool. use silcone spray only i am door repair man of 20 years
2007-04-29 11:13:05 · answer #6 · answered by steve s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what Pericoblanco stated. somewhat, you could attempt to lubricate the curler son the backside of the door and lubricate the music to aim and shop ice from forming on it. that could get you in the process the winter. while it warms up, you could desire to eliminate the door and heavily examine the curler. replace if mandatory.
2016-12-16 18:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a can of spray graphite. wet sprays will only collect dirt and dust and make the problem worse.
2007-04-29 11:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there's an old saying: if it should move, but it doesn't, use WD-40. If it does move, but it shouldn't, use duct tape!
2007-04-29 11:07:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋