Fix Sliding Glass Door Latch

Install the new weatherstripping as the directions indicate making sure to orient the flap correctly.

Fix sliding glass door latch.

This sliding glass door lock was not working. Remove the handles from the door using a philips head screwdriver. Step 3 removing the screws two screws on the end of the door secure the latch. Remove any additional staples or glue residue.

If your door s latch isn t loose but broken or not catching you might need to replace the entire component. We have sliding door handles locks latches rollers strikes and other parts for sliding glass patio doors. Usually you buy just the mortised steel lock assembly that fits within the door and reuse the old handles and actuating lever. On some sliding glass door locks the door handles have long screws that go right through the steel mortised lock and there is usually a actuating lever that slides into a rectangular hole in the lock.

First try oiling the latch to see if that will allow the door to catch properly. First remove the screws securing the door handle in place first with your phillips screwdriver and slide the outer latch lever out of place. Take your graphite pen and insert it into the lowermost screw hole quickly to prevent the latch from falling into the frame. In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.

Locate the two adjusting screws at the bottom of the door on the face or edge of the door and pry off the trim caps that cover the screws. For weatherstripping please see our weatherstrip section. To start your sliding glass door adjustment project first lift or lower the door on the track with a screwdriver or allen wrench. Sliding patio glass door locks.

If that doesn t work remove the lock and purchase a new one that s compatible with your sliding glass door. Sometimes patio doors become hard to open even when the track is clean. The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock. To fix weatherstrippingthat s no longer protecting you from the elements loosen its staples with a screwdriver then pull it from the door prying gently with a putty knife if necessary.

Raise it just enough to clear the track and roll smoothly. It s an easy fix. It did not latch shut.