Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
Tilt and slide patio door adjustment.
Turn 1 2 rotations clockwise and then test to see if it still drags.
The most common type is the tilt and turn mechanism.
Inside a standard sliding glass door there are adjustable rollers that help it slide back and forth on the track.
The structure of a tilt and turn system.
Start by adjusting with the door closed.
In order to properly adjust a patio door it is important to understand its opening mechanism.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
Use an allen key on the screw at the door side of the hinge.
Tweak the hinges until you get a smooth open and close.
The locking pin is located at the side of the handle.
There are holes on your sliding glass door that conceal the adjusting screws to these rollers.
If a patio door is difficult to operate won t lock properly or is loose or drafty make adjustments to the roller latch or strike to fix the issue.
Pay attention to the following steps.
This adjustment works best for a door that has dropped towards the handle side and not the hinge side.
How to adjust sliding glass door rollers for a smoother ride.