Doors and Windows - Sliding Door Roller

Our patio door was hard to open and close and you can see where the guide rail on the frame is wearing from the friction when opening and closing the door. My husband took the door out and the leading roller was was up so far that it was not sliding on the glide rail. The adjusting screw did not bring the roller down and we ended up taking the roller out. How do you replace one of these rollers with a new one and what does it attach to in the crevice where it is placed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Janet,
The condition of the wheel makes replacement sound like a good idea. The wheel can be held in by a few methods. Take the screws from the bottom sides and work the bottom track off. Take a one by or two by and work it off gently with a hammer. The wheel assembly might have flanges on the side that clip into the bottom track which you just gently pry out or look for a screw going through channel where the glass sits that goes down into the wheel. I happened to notice that HD now sells the most popular replacement wheel for sliding units. The alternative is to call a glass shop and ask them if they have the CRL Big Red Catalogue. It is considered the industry bible for replacement parts The book has the most comprehensive pages including pictures and measurements for replacement wheels. CRL has warehouses across the US so you should be able to get the part quickly. You might also want to consider picking up a stainless track cover if the track has been damaged.