Shower Door Not Sliding Properly

This is a common problem with sliding shower doors.

Shower door not sliding properly.

If the rollers are off track lift the ends of the shower door and reseat the rollers. A dragging shower door. Most doors have a small plastic guide in the middle of the lower track. Just remove a single screw to access and remove the small plastic guide.

Look at the rollers from inside of the shower. Depending on where you position the roller in these holes or slot will adjust the height of the door. Straight to the point. Shower door problems are common with bypass shower doors.

This is a simple repair to a common problem. The metal track where the rollers sit can rust gather debris develop mold and mildew problems and generally deteriorate from water damage. You may think that this is a repair job you will be able to do on your own. 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.

If the sliding doors on your shower or bathtub don t glide smoothly repair them soon. After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track. 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. The trick is to find where and how to make that adjustment.

On shower doors typically the rollers will be on a hanger bracket that has a few holes in it or a long angled slot. A door that drags on the lower track will eventually do permanent damage to both the door and the track. Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier. Protect the shower or tub from scratches with a drop cloth.

Many times the door rollers will come off the upper track. If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction. 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 left undried you can end up with mold and water issues.

Unscrew the guide at the lower edge of the sliding door.