Shower Door Not Sliding Properly

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

Shower door not sliding properly.

If the rollers are off track lift the ends of the shower door and reseat the rollers. You may think that this is a repair job you will be able to do on your own. On shower doors typically the rollers will be on a hanger bracket that has a few holes in it or a long angled slot. The problem is usually because the shower door needs realignment and the clamps need to be adjusted.

Look at the rollers from inside of the shower. A bypass door or a sliding shower door that runs on a track provides the perfect environment for water to gather and cause problems. 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 dragging shower door.

A door that drags on the lower track will eventually do permanent damage to both the door and the track. The trick is to find where and how to make that adjustment. If left undried you can end up with mold and water issues. Unscrew the guide at the lower edge of the sliding door.

Protect the shower or tub from scratches with a drop cloth. Many times the door rollers will come off the upper track. After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track. The metal track where the rollers sit can rust gather debris develop mold and mildew problems and generally deteriorate from water damage.

Most doors have a small plastic guide in the middle of the lower track. This is a common problem with sliding shower doors. This is a simple repair to a common problem. Straight to the point.

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. 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.

Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.