What is a Sliding Door?
A sliding door is a type of door that opens horizontally by sliding, usually parallel to a wall. Sliding doors can be mounted either on top of a track below or be suspended from a track above.
Sliding Door Repairs in South Africa
Sliding Door Repairs
Areas served: Edenvale and nearby areas
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 78 246 4898
Metal Windows – Aluminium Windows & Sliding Doors Cape Town
Address: 12 Ravenscraig Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Fri
Phone: +27 21 448 4333
Roc Aluminium
Address: Cedar Square, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2068, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Fri
Phone: +27 10 065 0140
FIXITT Glass & Aluminium
Address: 2, Esvian Industrial Park 98D Bofors Circle Unit No.8, Epping, Cape Town, 7475, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 87 153 6444
Doors Direct
Address: 7 Cypress Dr, Glen Anil, Durban North, 4051, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Fri
Phone: +27 31 012 5033
Glass Window Replacements
Address: Talalla Cres, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1687, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8:30 am Fri
Phone: +27 11 568 9994
How do you fix a sliding door that comes off track?
Steps to Fix a Closet Door That’s Off Its Track
- Check the ScrewsInspect all the screws on your sliding door’s hardware to ensure none have come loose. Tighten as needed. If any of the screws look old or worse for wear, replace them.
- Raise the RollersHave you recently had new flooring installed? Your closet door may have come off its tracks due to the friction of rubbing against the new flooring. There are screws on the back of the door that adjust the height of the rollers; turn them to the right to raise the rollers so the door can move freely without scraping the floor. For pocket doors, you should use a wrench to tighten any nuts that have come loose, which are likely causing one side of the door to drop closer to the ground.
- Unscrew the Guide
- The closet door’s hardware setup varies by type. Sliding bypass doors hang off rollers in the top jamb of the door’s frame, with a hinged guide on the floor that holds the door in its place. Pocket doors usually have guides where the door “folds” into the wall. Bifold doors, which create an accordion-fold look, typically have guides that pivot on pins. The pins are placed in both the top and the bottom of a door panel, with the guide located on the opposite top corner of the second panel. This guide sits on a track to stop this panel from swinging in or out. Once you find the guide in your closet door, remove the screws in the guide, and then the guide itself so you can easily remove the door for further inspection and repair.
- Remove the DoorNow that you’ve dismantled the hardware keeping the door in place, it’s time to remove the doors. Place a large blanket or rug on the floor nearby where the door can lay while you continue the repair. Lift the door off of its track by lifting it up at a 30-degree angle, raising the wheels out of the track with the bottom closest to you. Then, gingerly place it on the rug or blanket while you troubleshoot the situation.
- Check for DebrisThe solution for the off-track door could be as simple as a quick cleaning session. When dirt and debris is trapped in the closet track, it can build up and cause the door to become off-kilter, with stuck objects throwing it off its track. Grab a toothbrush or other small brush and scrub out any caked-on grime, and then vacuum the area to clean it up. Finish by spraying the track with WD-40 or a silicone lubricant. It’s a good idea to repeat this task seasonally to prevent build-up.
Why is my sliding door so hard to open and close?
Larger sliding doors may have rollers on both the top and bottom of the jamb, but most residential doors only have rollers on the bottom. Dirt, damage or misalignment in either of these components can hinder the smooth operation of your sliding door
What causes a glass sliding door to become hard to open?
The most common cause of a sliding patio door that isn’t working well is a dirty or damaged track. Over time dirt and debris can accumulate in the track, causing the door to stick or become difficult to slide. To solve this issue, try cleaning the track thoroughly with a soft brush and some warm soapy water.