While a sliding glass door may prove to be a huge asset to a home, allowing copious amounts of fresh air and sunlight into a space, over time, they may require repair. Common issues with sliding glass doors include:

• A Door That’s Difficult to Slide
  A door that is difficult to slide may need a roller replacement or may need to be realigned. Try these steps to fix a door that is difficult to slide:
  1. Begin the fix by cleaning the bottom door track. Be sure to remove debris, big and small, to ensure a smooth slide.
  2. Due to fluctuations in weather and frequency of use, it’s possible for a sliding glass door’s roller to require adjustment. Use the adjusting screws at the bottom of the metal door frame to raise or lower the rollers. Adjust until the door slides appropriately.

If neither of these tricks improve the function of your sliding glass door, it is likely time to replace the door’s rollers. While DIY roller repair is possible, it is difficult. We recommend hiring your local Glass Doctor to replace your sliding glass door rollers.

• Broken Hardware
  Like any door or window, the hardware on a sliding glass door will degrade overtime. It’s very common for sliding glass door hardware to require replacement. At Glass Doctor, we frequently replace sliding glass door hardware, including handles, locks, strikes and keepers, rollers / wheels, tracks, guides and bumpers.
• Cracked or Shattered Glass
  Sliding glass doors are often equipped with double pane glass (an insulated glass unit or IGU) or laminated / safety glass. This type of glass repair is our specialty. Not only can we replace the existing glass, we can replace the unit with upgraded glass including glass that is tinted, textured or equipped with energy efficient upgrades. Most glass repair and replacement may be completed on location.
• Deteriorated Seal
  Seals around doors and windows are vital to the function of your home as they help to keep debris, critters and the elements out of your home. A deteriorated seal can lead to water damage and insects inside your home. If your local Glass Doctor does not engage in seal replacement, we recommend contacting our friends at Handyman Services In Dubai.
• A Ripped Screen
  One of the best parts of a sliding glass door is its screen! A sliding screen door, sized to accompany your sliding glass door, allows fresh air into your home. A ripped or damaged screen compromises the function of your door and makes it less valuable to your household.

Although repairing a sliding glass door can be a DIY job, it isn’t recommended. Sliding glass doors are a significant investment, with average prices for parts and installation hovering between AED2000 and AED5,000. Protect your investment with professional repairs from your local Glass Doctor.