Shower Door Not Sliding Properly

Protect the shower or tub from scratches with a drop cloth.

Shower door not sliding properly.

The metal track where the rollers sit can rust gather debris develop mold and mildew problems and generally deteriorate from water damage. This is a simple repair to a common problem. Depending on where you position the roller in these holes or slot will adjust the height of the door. 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. After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track. A dragging shower door. A door that drags on the lower track will eventually do permanent damage to both the door and the track.

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

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. Straight to the point. Look at the rollers from inside of the shower.

The trick is to find where and how to make that adjustment. 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. If the sliding doors on your shower or bathtub don t glide smoothly repair them soon. A bypass door or a sliding shower door that runs on a track provides the perfect environment for water to gather and cause problems.

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. This is a common problem with sliding shower doors. 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.

Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.