Sliding patio doors are an excellent feature that can make your home shine. Not only do they promote air circulation and allow ample natural light, but also look stunning. However, like any other exterior elements of your home, sliding patio doors require sufficient and regular maintenance to perform and appear seamless.
Common issues like derailed doors, jammed tracks, and rusty rollers can be easily avoided with effective maintenance. As they open up to the patio, sliding doors are used excessively throughout the day. This can cause various functional issues if not maintained regularly. Thankfully, preventing these problems is not as difficult as one might think.
This blog will highlight some useful and important maintenance tips for sliding patio doors.
Tip # 1: Clean the Sliding Door Glass
There is nothing more appealing than shining patio doors. Whether it’s finger marks, accumulated dust, or stains from exposure to external elements, you can easily clean them up using the right glass cleaning tools.
Regular glass cleaning prevents the accumulation of grime and mold, which can permanently stain the glass of your patio sliding doors. Once there is heavy grime buildup in the frame and tracks of the sliding door, it can be difficult to clean up.
Tip # 2: Don’t Forget the Frame and Tracks
Wiping down the door’s interior and exterior frame will ensure they look sparkling clean, preventing any weather damage. However, refrain from using harsh chemicals. A light dusting followed by mild soapy water should be enough.
Also, clean the tracks and roller every month to prevent clogging and jamming of doors. An old toothbrush is a handy tool to clean hard-to-reach places.
Tip # 3: Lubricate Tracks Frequently
Lubricating tracks ensure your doors open and close smoothly. So, after cleaning the tracks, always lubricate them. This also prevents replacing the rails often due to wear and tear.
Tip # 4: Check the Door Panels
Wrong installation, misuse, and hard knocking of sliding doors can lead to misalignment and jamming issues. Similarly, the buildup of debris can also misplace the rollers. Therefore it’s always best to check for this issue and catch it early before it escalates into something larger.
Maintain Sliding Doors with Quality Window & Glass Repair LLC
Quality Window & Glass Repair LLC is a leading window repair company and extends services to the Rockville, Germantown, and Bethesda area in Maryland. We have been proudly serving these areas for 25 years and are licensed to repair, replace, and install all types of commercial and residential glass repair.
We know all the tips and tricks to keep your windows and glass doors from fogging up — including up-gradation to newer glasses for French doors, patio doors, and double sliding doors.
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