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From the Experts of RL Sliding Door Repairs
Tips for Sliding Glass Door
Regular Cleaning:
- Keep the tracks and rollers clean
- from dirt, debris,and dust. Use a
- soft brush or vacuum cleaner
- to remove any buildup. Clean
- the sliding door itself with a gentle,
- non-abrasive cleaner to
- maintain its appearance.
Lubrication of Moving Parts:
- Apply a silicone-based lubricant
- to the door’s tracks, rollers, and
- hinges.
- This helps in smooth operation
- and prevents unnecessary friction
- Regular lubrication minimizes wear
- and tear on moving parts,
- extending the lifespan of your
- sliding door.
Adjustment of Rollers:
- Periodically check and adjust the
- rollers if needed. If your door is sticking
- or not rolling smoothly, adjusting the
- rollers can resolve the issue. Consult
- the manufacturer’s guidelines or
- consider seeking professional assistance
- for adjustments
- Weather Stripping Inspection:
- Check the condition of the weather
- stripping around the door. Damaged
- or worn weather stripping can
- compromise the door’s insulation,
- leading to energy loss. Replace
- any damaged weather stripping
- to ensure your sliding door remains
- energy-efficient.
- Secure Loose Screws and Hardware:
- Periodically inspect all screws, bolts,
- and hardware associated with your
- sliding door.
- Tighten any loose screws or bolts to
- ensure the structural integrity of the
- door.
- This simple step can prevent issues
- like misalignment or wobbling.
Protect Tracks from Debris:
- Place barriers, like doormats or
- brush strips, at the entrance to
- prevent dirt and debris from
- entering the tracks. Foreign
- particles in the tracks can hinder
- the smooth movement of the door.
- Regularly check and clean the
- tracks to ensure unobstructed operation.
- we are experts in all type of sliding
- glass door repairs including impact.
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