sliding door repair

The ikea sliding door system on my closet is failing. i think the issue is we used the ikea sliding hardware but the doors are not ikea and are heavier, so the track is bending and it may need to be reinforced and repaired or possibly replaced with something hardier (but using the same doors). any suggestions on someone who might be able to do this work? many thanks!

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in Doors & Windows 8 years and 2 months ago

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centerhabarts | 8 years and 2 months ago

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If the wheels are out of adjustment or if the track gets dirty the sliding doors get sticky and hard to open. Raise the door to clear the track and roll smoothly. For this lift the door on the track with a screwdriver.
When a sliding door doesn’t work, check if the rollers are derailed. Ensure it isn’t just alignment issue. Remove the cover and turn the screw 1/4 turn clockwise to raise the door or counterclockwise to lower it.
Now test the door and repeat until it moves smoothly.
There is a roller adjustment screw for raising or lowering the door (for both top and bottom supported doors).
Sharply angle the bottom of the door outward lifting the door from the track. Some sliders have got a molding designed to prevent the door from falling out. After finding the screws which attach them, dab them with paint remover, extract the screw. You can also check for some stylish treatment options I found with (https://www.clerawindows.com/blog/stylish-window-treatment-options-for-sliding-doors) window installation ottawa for sliding doors.

Guest User | 8 years and 2 months ago

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Why don’t you try to take some support at the bottom of the door system so that it will help to slide the door easily, without making it heavier. OR even you can replace it with some light weight sliding doors available with the screens now a days.