Sometimes patio doors become hard to open even when the track is clean.
Adjusting a sliding glass door lock.
Sliding glass door handle set 6 5 8 in diecast and wood hook style flush mount keyed this is a reversible diecast black flush this is a reversible diecast black flush mount patio door handle with wood pulls.
On my door the holes had plastic plugs in them.
Inside a standard sliding glass door there are adjustable rollers that help it slide back and forth on the track.
Most sliding glass doors contain two sets of rollers one on each side of the bottom of the door.
Every standard sliding glass door has adjustable rollers that help it slide back and forth within the track.
Your pella sliding door has a built in latching mechanism that extends into the lock strike when you place the latch in the locked position.
There are holes on your sliding glass door that conceal the adjusting screws to these rollers.
The lock will not engage if the engagement tongue goes above or below the logo.
Adjust sliding glass door lock handle is using a putty knife remove the strike plate to access the adjustment screw.
This is designed for acorn and better bilt doors but can be found on a variety of other door manufacturers.
On the bottom portion of your sliding glass door you should see a small hole on each side of the door.
The wheels on the glass sliding patio door have an adjustment screw at the bot.
The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock.
In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.
This video will show you how to properly adjust the lock and handle on your milgard sliding glass door.
How to adjust a pella sliding door latch.
How to adjust sliding glass doors.
These holes hide the adjustment screw for the coordinating rollers.
If you find that the engagement tongue is going above or below the logo you will have to adjust the lock.
How to adjust sliding glass door rollers for a smoother ride.
Download instructions for more information.