Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track.
How to take a sliding screen door off the track.
Remove debris from screen door track step 3.
Once the door is completely loose from the frame set it aside somewhere safe such as against the side of the house or lying flat on a work bench.
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The door should slide right out of the top track once you ve freed it from the bottom track.
And you and your sliding security screen doors are back on track.
Do the same at the other corner and then remove the door by pulling it down and out of the upper track.
Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.
Remove the door by pulling it out of the top track of the door frame.
Finish up with a rag an turpentine if necessary.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.
Lift one wheel off the screen door track using your finger or a screwdriver.
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Clean and lubricate the track and wheels with penetrating oil or spray lubricant before replacing it.
Sweep the loose dirt from the track with a broom.
A screen door can seem complicated since they often slide back and forth on a track with very little effort on behalf of the operator.
If it isn t sliding smoothly you may need to adjust the rollers or the door to ensure that is sitting securely on the track.
It is actually a very simple invention that involves a track a frame and some wheels in the base.
Putting the sliding screen door back in place step 4.
Finally give the door a test slide.
Lubricate by spraying lubricant on the tracks and the rollers.
Clean by vacuuming the track to remove stones and dirt then wiping with a damp rag.
Remove the screen door from the frame by grasping it on both sides and lifting the rollers off the lower track.
You should do this regularly as part of routine maintenance to keep the doors sliding smoothly.
With the wheel raised pull the corner of the frame out of the track.
Lift the wheel out of the screen door track.
You can use the same wire brush in step 2 to remove debris and dirt buildup from the sliding screen door s track.