Grab the door from both sides and lift it off the track.
How to fix a metal sliding door off track.
Place a blanket or rug onto the floor and lay the door onto it for a safe spot.
If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty.
Remove a door by lifting and tilting the bottom out.
Parts for these doors are readily available at home centers hardware stores or online.
Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track.
Lubricate the rollers but not the track because lubricant will act as a magnet for dust.
Whether your door is unhinged from the top or bottom angle it at 15 to 30 degrees away from the unhinged track and slowly pull it outwards from the closet.
If your patio door track is physically broken so that the metal is ripped or worn away it is time to consider a universal replacement kit.
Step 2 prepare the door completely open your sliding patio door.
Begin by inserting the bottom pivot into the bracket which can be screwed to the floor to the door jamb or both.
It may be time to replace the track.
Remove the door from the track.
Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.
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Take the flat head screwdriver and insert it into the track channel using it to loosen any dirt or debris that may be present.
Open the door about half way lift it straight up and pull the bottom toward yourself until it is free of the track.
Once the door is approximately under the hole in the track release the pivot.
If a roller is stuck unscrew and remove it.
Keep a firm grip on both edges of the door while.
How to clean or fix a door track.