Fix a Sticky Door

Several times I have been called out to place a bid on a new patio door. Most of these doors are sliders and the big issue with them is that they stick. This, of course, causes the door to feel heavy. Most of the time the door does not need to be replaced.... only cleaned and lubricated.

It's time to get the vacuum out. Dirt or the granules off from the roof often get lodged in the bottom track. The sliding screen sticks and the door feel heavy. Vacuum out the bottom track. Then take some teflon oil and spray into the bottom track. Then wipe it out thoroughly. Slide the doors back and forth a few times, then repeat the oiling process. When finished, make sure all the oil is wiped out.

You should now notice that your door slides much easier and smoother. Now if you will just wash the windows and clean off the scuff marks it might look like a new door, too. You just save yourself over $900.00. Take tomorrow off and go fishing.... or..... shopping. Where ever you go I'm sure there is a Starbucks on the way.