We are having a ton of issues with our patio door in our condo that was installed by starline windows. The door was originally leaking and was repaired numerous times until it was finally fully deconstructed and reseated the area. After the fox it never really slid well partly because the tracks are on the outside and so hard to keep clean. Now take a better look and it’s not even on tue track. Super disappointed after all the work that was done to this door
I think you might have broken the world record for most times saying “actually” in a TH-cam video 😃. Thanks for the video! Lots of helpful info in there. 👍🏼
a lack of close-up shots puts a slight "dent" in understanding the vid a bit harder, for amateurs (like me) n not wearing protective gear (goggles) when operating an electric tool is a cry of safety risks.
I like your video. Thanks. I am looking for how to tighten the lock-unlock latch. It wiggles from side-to-side and I'd like to get it fixed before the snow comes
Why do your windows let water come inside my home? I thought windows were meant to have ingress protection? I've never had to maintain window frames like this before
without seeing photos or the door it sounds like the door vents have not been adjusted after installation. Possibly minor adjustments of the vent rollers are needed which is on another video or quite possibly the door was installed out of square. If you still cannot adjust it, you can contact our local service department for assistance. They will be able to advise you of the estimated service charge to send out a technician, and they will do their best to close the gap.
Throw the damn door out and install energy efficient French doors . Due to the rolling feature of the door it’s very energy inefficient even if it’s new. Throw it out you won’t be disappointed you did!
yes, both silicon or oil based spray lubricants will work, however they leave an oily residue and scent, whereas the wax style sprays do not, and also leave a nice lemon or other scent.
Robinson is the original name for Phillips head screw, but they had a slightly different design. Same cross pattern though. There is a really cool story behind it that you can find on youtube as well if you are a tool buff/ mechanic, etc.
Thanks so much for posting this. Fixed our issue of our glass sliding door getting stuck when closing and didn’t think of raising the casters. These Andersen doors are quite old and in 21 years of using them, we never had any problems until recently.
I’m seeing how to lube my slider. The previous video I watched said if lube doesn’t help, the problem may be the wheels which probably requires a maintenance fellow to come “fix” the wheels. So I’m just saying, maybe your issue is the wheels. Dunno but I’m not using Pledge Thats for sure. What a build up mess that seems.
thats cuz this one has been inside its whole life and never seen dust or dirt to begin with then you got mr clean over here who does god who knows how many demonstrations on how to pledge the tracks too get it to roll smoothly. Excoet it only works that good in there because as i said it doesnt ever see any dirt. Try that shit outside where dust and dirt blows around when people walk over they drop a litlle bit of sand or dirt off their shoes. Before you know it youll have lemon scented mud clods in your track. This is not a prime example to follow I dont think
Difficult to say without knowing the product, but a heavier duty door could be a Lift and Slide instead of a typical slider, but Pledge would work on most friction points. Just like waxing ski's or a snowboard.
Thanks for taking time to post. My buddy has a SGD vent panel that can't be lifted out of the track (even with wheels all the way retracted. Any clue how we might get it out of there so we can replace the 29 year old wheels? I've never seen a vent panel I couldn't remove before. :-/
Chris that can definitely occur on older homes after settling with force onto the header or a bow in the floor. Aside from using flat bars on the bottom, a trick we often use is to cut a 2x4 at the inside dimension of your sliding glass door frame opening maybe up to 1/2" longer and starting from the jamb sides and slide it towards the center. This should expand the inside opening without causing too much strain. Even just a bit can allow the vent to come out so you can change out the wheels. Once reinstalled it would be a good time to refasten the door frame so it holds true. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the info. Do you have any opinion about putting a strip of felt or some other thin insulation strip on the underside of the door for better insulation in the winter?
Depends on the door type, some manufacturers have a mohair gasket that can be reinserted if the vent is removed, some have a bulb type gasket. Sounds like it could be worn/ flattened from usage. Best bet is to snap some pics or video and visit the supplier to see if they have some available, and instructions on how to replace it.
I am no expert on other manufacturers products, but some have adjustment screws on the end where we have or just inward on the interior face of the patio vents on the bottom of the style just above the door sill. Most patio rollers are adjustable and have an access adjustment screw. Maybe search your suppliers website for instructions. Hope this helps.
Line it up with the jamb. Leave a small gap between the slider and the jamb. You should be able to see the same gap from top to bottom. A level doesn't matter if the jamb isn't plumb. If the jamb is off, the slider should match.
Hi Kim it would depend very much on the condition of the track and the material it was made of. If it slightly bent upwards it may just have jumped out a bit, and may need to be snapped back in. A flathead screwdriver and some soft taps with a hammer usually does the trick. If it is more than that, my suggestion would be to take a short video and or pics of it, and show the manufacturer of the patio door. Most track replacements are quite easy to do once you remove the sliding panel. Hope this helps!
i loved this, rather than immediately telling us to buy a new slider. thanks
Should the track be sliding on the floor?
Needed close ups of what you were doing.
Not loud enough. Lack of close ups so one can see what you are doing.
We are having a ton of issues with our patio door in our condo that was installed by starline windows. The door was originally leaking and was repaired numerous times until it was finally fully deconstructed and reseated the area. After the fox it never really slid well partly because the tracks are on the outside and so hard to keep clean. Now take a better look and it’s not even on tue track. Super disappointed after all the work that was done to this door
So genuine on the "call if you have questions" part, i almost made a note of it on todays to-dos 🤦♂️
63 years old not a professional machanic but worked on American cars and Harley’s for 40 years wth is a Robertson screw driver?
its a canadian invention superior to slot and phillips heada. because of royalty rights, it has not been marketed well outside canada.
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Hard to believe I never heard of it. If I run across one can I buy one in USA ?
@@scrumthebum2451they’re in many screwdriver bit sets, I have several sizes of them in my kobalt bit set (
I think you might have broken the world record for most times saying “actually” in a TH-cam video 😃. Thanks for the video! Lots of helpful info in there. 👍🏼
Great news I thought I could use petroleum jelly tried it didn't work as well as your suggestion, Thanks. 08/2023.
Too far from camera...
a lack of close-up shots puts a slight "dent" in understanding the vid a bit harder, for amateurs (like me) n not wearing protective gear (goggles) when operating an electric tool is a cry of safety risks.
Thank you Starline window guy👍.
If possible, use an air compressor with a narrow tip. Blow out all the dust and dirt. This will help with a good seal both summer and winter.
I like your video. Thanks. I am looking for how to tighten the lock-unlock latch. It wiggles from side-to-side and I'd like to get it fixed before the snow comes
Without seeing it would be difficult to know for sure, but there should be some fasteners that may just need to be tightened.
Is that an impact door? Like hurrican impact door?
Thank you for that information! You explained it perfectly well 😊
Why do your windows let water come inside my home? I thought windows were meant to have ingress protection? I've never had to maintain window frames like this before
Did this get answered? I have the same question, and would love to know.
@@kari8248 no, we've been told by the developer who installed them that this is how they are designed and meant to work. Very strange...
Please tell me what I use to fill the gap of between sliding door when both door close and gap is in the middle of them.
without seeing photos or the door it sounds like the door vents have not been adjusted after installation. Possibly minor adjustments of the vent rollers are needed which is on another video or quite possibly the door was installed out of square. If you still cannot adjust it, you can contact our local service department for assistance. They will be able to advise you of the estimated service charge to send out a technician, and they will do their best to close the gap.
@@StarlineWindowsTonyDeBonis how to i show you a picture
Weather stripping
@@zzman5306 from where to buy
Your post was extremely helpful. A very old and heavy door was much better after using your suggetions.
Throw the damn door out and install energy efficient French doors . Due to the rolling feature of the door it’s very energy inefficient even if it’s new. Throw it out you won’t be disappointed you did!
can't hear him
Personally, i had to get in a quiet room. I did cheat and use Close Caption though. Maybe one would work for u!
Thank you. Instead of pledge, can i use WD40?
yes, both silicon or oil based spray lubricants will work, however they leave an oily residue and scent, whereas the wax style sprays do not, and also leave a nice lemon or other scent.
No to the wd40. Yes to silicone lubricant.
Thanks for sharing your tips!
What type of screw are you using? Did I hear you say a Robinson screw?
Robertson screw, square design. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_screw
Robinson is the original name for Phillips head screw, but they had a slightly different design. Same cross pattern though. There is a really cool story behind it that you can find on youtube as well if you are a tool buff/ mechanic, etc.
Thanks so much for posting this. Fixed our issue of our glass sliding door getting stuck when closing and didn’t think of raising the casters. These Andersen doors are quite old and in 21 years of using them, we never had any problems until recently.
Thank You!
Wow. Worked better than WD-40 by a ton. Thanks.
WD-40 is not a lubricant
Great feedback and tips to try. The furniture wax was a new one to me. Great Video!
Since when are strike plates adjustable after they've been installed. Only 2 of the 4 screws have slots!
Once a door is installed and set up properly, the 2 strike plate holes that are fixed are for 3" security fasteners.
Hey please I looking for a job I do before sliding door repair helper
Thank you, worked great!
My starline windows patio door never rolled that good even when it was new
I’m seeing how to lube my slider. The previous video I watched said if lube doesn’t help, the problem may be the wheels which probably requires a maintenance fellow to come “fix” the wheels. So I’m just saying, maybe your issue is the wheels. Dunno but I’m not using Pledge Thats for sure. What a build up mess that seems.
thats cuz this one has been inside its whole life and never seen dust or dirt to begin with then you got mr clean over here who does god who knows how many demonstrations on how to pledge the tracks too get it to roll smoothly. Excoet it only works that good in there because as i said it doesnt ever see any dirt. Try that shit outside where dust and dirt blows around when people walk over they drop a litlle bit of sand or dirt off their shoes. Before you know it youll have lemon scented mud clods in your track. This is not a prime example to follow I dont think
Come on....
Watched it….solved it….thanks! 🦾🦾🦾
We live Ocean front and the doors are FAR more heavy duty that the one in this video… does this same information apply to Hurricane rated doors?
Difficult to say without knowing the product, but a heavier duty door could be a Lift and Slide instead of a typical slider, but Pledge would work on most friction points. Just like waxing ski's or a snowboard.
Thanks for taking time to post. My buddy has a SGD vent panel that can't be lifted out of the track (even with wheels all the way retracted. Any clue how we might get it out of there so we can replace the 29 year old wheels? I've never seen a vent panel I couldn't remove before. :-/
P.S. It's a vynil 8-0, 6-8
Chris that can definitely occur on older homes after settling with force onto the header or a bow in the floor. Aside from using flat bars on the bottom, a trick we often use is to cut a 2x4 at the inside dimension of your sliding glass door frame opening maybe up to 1/2" longer and starting from the jamb sides and slide it towards the center. This should expand the inside opening without causing too much strain. Even just a bit can allow the vent to come out so you can change out the wheels. Once reinstalled it would be a good time to refasten the door frame so it holds true. Hope this helps.
Great video. 1st rate.
Thank you!
Helps a lot
Un gros merci champion !!!
Thanks for the info. Do you have any opinion about putting a strip of felt or some other thin insulation strip on the underside of the door for better insulation in the winter?
Depends on the door type, some manufacturers have a mohair gasket that can be reinserted if the vent is removed, some have a bulb type gasket. Sounds like it could be worn/ flattened from usage. Best bet is to snap some pics or video and visit the supplier to see if they have some available, and instructions on how to replace it.
Great, thank you! I'm going to take it off the rail and check it out tomorrow and will go from there 👍
we have an Anderson slider with no screws at bottom like you show
I am no expert on other manufacturers products, but some have adjustment screws on the end where we have or just inward on the interior face of the patio vents on the bottom of the style just above the door sill. Most patio rollers are adjustable and have an access adjustment screw. Maybe search your suppliers website for instructions. Hope this helps.
step on remove the door duh !!!!!!!!!!!! then clean and grease up
Those doors weigh 50lbs! Lots of people can’t pick those up.
Pledge??? Thank you sir. You have just given local window and door techs everywhere future work.
why does it give them work?
Screen Doors rollers
Thanks!!
Mine doesnt have any roller
Some very good tips
Best explanation.
But how can you tell if the wheels are even...
use a level and make sure door is plumb
Line it up with the jamb.
Leave a small gap between the slider and the jamb.
You should be able to see the same gap from top to bottom.
A level doesn't matter if the jamb isn't plumb. If the jamb is off, the slider should match.
What should I do if my track is bent?
Hi Kim it would depend very much on the condition of the track and the material it was made of. If it slightly bent upwards it may just have jumped out a bit, and may need to be snapped back in. A flathead screwdriver and some soft taps with a hammer usually does the trick. If it is more than that, my suggestion would be to take a short video and or pics of it, and show the manufacturer of the patio door. Most track replacements are quite easy to do once you remove the sliding panel. Hope this helps!
Bend it back in shape with pliers.
That’s an extremely loud door for a demo.