It’s not a good idea to lubricate the track, since oil or grease will trap dirt and gunk.

If the roller is just dirty or stuck on debris, clean it out, vacuum the tracks, and re-install it. Handy tip-take the old wheel assembly to the hardware store when you go to get new ones. If the roller is broken or degraded, you’ll have to replace it.

Remove the adjustment screw, then take out the wheel assembly. Pull that corner of the frame out of the track, then do the same for the other side. Turn the adjustment screws at the bottom of the screen frame counter-clockwise to loosen them, then lift one wheel out of the track with your finger or a screwdriver. Start by releasing the tension on the rollers and lower the door. Fortunately, these wheels are easy to clean or replace. Debris such as dirt and twigs can also get stuck in the roller mechanism. In places with large swings in temperatures (that is, all of cottage country anywhere in Canada), the plastic on the rollers can break down, causing your door to stick and not slide smoothly.

Your screen door runs on its track with little rollers. Good news for you: simple repairs aren’t that hard to do yourself.Ĭleaning/replacing rollers (and removing the door) From kids leaning on them to pets hanging from them (you know who you are, Mittens) and adults walking into them-not to mention sliding them endlessly back and forth-they need a little TLC every now and then. Sliding screen doors get a lot of use-and abuse.

Changing screen on screen door