Shower Door Not Sliding Properly

Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.

Shower door not sliding properly.

Many times the door rollers will come off the upper track. Unscrew the guide at the lower edge of the sliding door. If the rollers are off track lift the ends of the shower door and reseat the rollers. Look at the rollers from inside of the shower.

The trick is to find where and how to make that adjustment. If left undried you can end up with mold and water issues. A door that drags on the lower track will eventually do permanent damage to both the door and the track. Just remove a single screw to access and remove the small plastic guide.

A dragging shower door. It once again usually occurs because of water buildup or debris. Unless it s properly planned and designed a doorless shower can end up spraying water outside of the shower area which means towelling it up after every shower. The problem is usually because the shower door needs realignment and the clamps need to be adjusted.

Protect the shower or tub from scratches with a drop cloth. If the rollers are still on the track but the doors still do not slide smoothly then you may need to remove the sliding shower door to adjust and possibly replace the rollers. A bypass door or a sliding shower door that runs on a track provides the perfect environment for water to gather and cause problems. After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track.

This is a simple repair to a common problem. If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction. Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier. Shower door problems are common with bypass shower doors.

If the sliding doors on your shower or bathtub don t glide smoothly repair them soon. This is a common problem with sliding shower doors. Most doors have a small plastic guide in the middle of the lower track. Straight to the point.

Depending on where you position the roller in these holes or slot will adjust the height of the door.