Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.
Pulled the sliding glass door close.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
The track acts as a guide for the door and also allows roller wheels to help the door run smoothly.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
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You cannot reach it or touch it from the outside but it does not lock shut it has no latch on the outside.
In order for smooth and easy operation there is some slack that can potentially cause your door to come off the track.
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It annoys me everyday when i try to open to get out of the house and go to work.
Standard sliding glass doors all have tracks.
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Over time the sliding glass door track accumulates dirt and grime.
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Your sliding door operates on a track to open and close.
This slows down your door considerably.
Use a toothbrush or wire brush to clean the inside of the sliding glass door track.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
If you can feel your door moving in a direction other than completely straight from left to right then your sticking door can be caused by a misalignment.
Here s how you can clean the rollers and the track.
First slide open the door completely and remove the head stop.
Never leave the glass door unattended.
Dirt mud hair and fur can collect along the track and in the groove which clogs the rollers underneath and prevents smooth motion.