There are several factors that can cause your sliding patio door to operate sluggishly. One of the most common reasons for poor operation is dirt and grime buildup on the rollers and track.

Sliding patio doors are nice because they don't require additional space and are low maintenance. However, they can only open one side at a time and often accumulate dirt that needs to be cleaned.

A sliding screen is supported on rollers that ride in a track. Lift it until the rollers clear the track. Then, pull the bottom out and lower the door until it clears the top edge of the frame.

If you’ve got a sliding door in your home, or even a regular window, you’re probably familiar with the dirt and grime that has a tendency to gunk up the track. Cleaning that track might not be ...

I have not studied the design of every slider installed across the world, but it’s fair to say that most of them run on tracks. My sliding glass door, for example, straddles a single metal rib.

It's not unusual, though, for older sliding patio doors to show their age. The rollers and tracks are subject to wear, making operation difficult. Handles may break and latches may become misaligned.

Gathering all of the items you will use to clean the sliding door track before you begin will make the job quicker and easier to accomplish. Depending on the amount of grime built up, you may need ...

Gathering all of the items you will use to clean the sliding door track before you begin will make the job quicker and easier to accomplish. Depending on the amount of grime built up, you may need ...

Dear Tim: I’ve got a sliding patio door on the back of my home. There’s a moisture problem directly under the door in the basement. The gutters are clear and the patio is level. I plan to seal ...