Shower Door Not Sliding Properly

If left undried you can end up with mold and water issues.

Shower door not sliding properly.

The trick is to find where and how to make that adjustment. After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track. A door that drags on the lower track will eventually do permanent damage to both the door and the track. Unscrew the guide at the lower edge of the sliding door.

Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller. On shower doors typically the rollers will be on a hanger bracket that has a few holes in it or a long angled slot. Protect the shower or tub from scratches with a drop cloth. The metal track where the rollers sit can rust gather debris develop mold and mildew problems and generally deteriorate from water damage.

If the rollers are off track lift the ends of the shower door and reseat the rollers. A bypass door or a sliding shower door that runs on a track provides the perfect environment for water to gather and cause problems. Straight to the point. Shower door problems are common with bypass shower doors.

The problem is usually because the shower door needs realignment and the clamps need to be adjusted. 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.

A dragging shower door. 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. 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. This is a common problem with sliding shower doors.

If the sliding doors on your shower or bathtub don t glide smoothly repair them soon. It once again usually occurs because of water buildup or debris. Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier. This is a simple repair to a common problem.

Many times the door rollers will come off the upper track.