Sliding Patio Door Height Adjustment
If it s too low use a flat pry bar to raise the door while you turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
Sliding patio door height adjustment. Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier. Take a peek inside the slots at the screws to see whether you need a flat head or phillips head screwdriver. If the side with the adjusting screw is too high causing it to bind at the top turn the screw counterclockwise. If you have questions about your andersen patio doors that are not answered in this booklet please contact your andersen dealer.
Tinker around with the roller screws to see if the door glides better when it s at a lower or higher height. Locate the set screw for the roller and determine if it has a phillips or slotted screw head. 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. The set screw for.
This booklet shows you how to care for your patio door how to help keep it looking and working like new. If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction. Regular vacuuming of the track will help keep the door sliding smoothly. Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
Ndersen patio doors are designed for beauty efficiency and convenience. This adjustment screw will move the roller height up or down and thus your sliding glass door height will go up or down by as much as 1 4 inch or 1 2 cm. If there s still some resistance try loosening further. Open your door approximately six inches and watch the gap between the door and frame turn the adjustment screws with your screwdriver until a uniform gap is achieved.
Once you ve adjusted your door slide it back and forth a few times in the track to make sure it s working properly.