The adjustment screws are on the wheel assemblies at the top or bottom of the door.
How to adjust a sliding door screen.
Insert the sliding screen door onto the top track at an angle.
Do the same at the other end of the door.
Some have wheels at the top as well as the bottom.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
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.
Cleaning a door s wheels.
Slowly raise the other roller until there s an even gap between the door and the track.
The door should be securely in place.
Lower the door if the corner assembly screws are accessible see photo 4 use a screwdriver to make sure they re tight on the sliding.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise and lower the door until it rests on the track.
Turning the screw clockwise will cause the sliding screen door to become higher as the wheels lower.
Ensure the two wheels will rest on the metal track tab.
Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.
Turning the screw counterclockwise raises the wheels on the sliding screen door.
Clearing a dirty track.
Each sliding screen door typically works on 2 wheels with each having their own adjustable screw.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
Take a peek inside the slots at the screws to see whether you need a flat head or phillips head screwdriver.
Pull back the track to inspect the wheels for debris.
The top wheels aren t likely to be worn.
Inspect the track for debris causing the door to stick.
Use the screwdriver to adjust this first screw.
How to adjust a sliding screen door method 1 of 4.
The screw is beside the.
Look at the top of the door.
Then raise it one roller until it lifts the door about 1 4 in.
Turn the screen roller adjustment screws to raise or lower the door inside the track.
Dirty wheels may stop.
Push up on the door and allow the bottom two wheels to rest on the bottom track tab.