If the sliding doors on your shower or bathtub don’t glide smoothly, repair them soon. A door that drags on the lower track will eventually do permanent damage to both the door and the track. A dragging roller at the top of the door will wear and require replacement. First, make sure the rollers on both doors are riding on the tracks inside the upper rail. Sometimes, one roller falls out of the track and the bottom edge of the door skids along the lower rail. In that case, you only have to lift the door and guide the roller back onto the track. If an off-track roller isn’t the problem, you’ll have to remove the doors to adjust and possibly replace the rollers. Many doors have a small plastic guide at the middle of the lower rail. To remove this type of guide, just remove a single screw. Others have a guide rail screwed to the door (Photo 1). With the guide removed, lift the doors out of their tracks (Photo 2). Then make sure the rollers turn easily. If not, apply a little silicone spray lubricant.
Some lubricants can harm plastic, so check the label. If the lubricant doesn’t do the trick, replace the rollers. Most home centers and some hardware stores carry replacements. Take an old roller with you to find a match. In many cases, you can use a replacement that’s slightly larger or smaller than the original. But be sure the original and replacement edges match—either rounded or flat (see photo of roller types). If you can’t find rollers locally, type “shower door parts” into any online search engine to find a supplier. Screw the new rollers into place and rehang the doors. You’ll probably have to remove the doors once or twice to adjust the rollers for smooth operation (Photo 3).You can adjust your hanging glass shower door. Glass shower doors are generally considered a more elegant substitute for a regular shower curtain, and when installed correctly, they are much more effective at keeping water off the floor. However, unlike a shower curtain, they may need some maintenance to keep them hanging and sliding properly.
Adjustments are do-able, but you will need some do-it-yourself experience and an extra pair of hands to get the job done right. Determine the need for adjustment. Many times, the door rollers will come off the upper track. Look at the rollers from inside of the shower. If the rollers are off track, lift the ends of the shower door and reseat the rollers. When they are back on track, spray the rollers with a lubricant for easier traverse when sliding the door back and forth. Slide the door back and forth. If the door moves haltingly or grinds on the lower rail as it is being opened or closed, yet the rollers are clearly on upper track, the rollers need adjusting. Remove the lower guide rail with a screwdriver. This will enable you to remove the door from the track by lifting it out. Place it on the floor. If they are flat spotted, broken or warped, they need to be replaced. Rollers come in two types: flat edges or round edges. If they are going to replaced, the same type must be used. They are available at hardware stores.
Replace or adjust the rollers in the same way. The rollers are attached to the upper shower door with a screw. They ride along a slanted adjustment slot that will raise and/or lower the wheel. Remove the screw and attach another wheel, or loosen the screw and slide the wheel. To raise the door, slide the loosened wheel down into the slot. To lower the door, slide the loosened wheel up into the slot. When in place, tighten the screw. Replace the door into the upper track and see that it slides smoothly. If it doesn't, repeat the adjustment procedure. This is a trial-and-error task that may take several adjustments before the door slides smoothly and cleanly along the track. Complete the adjustment and wipe down the track with a damp rag. Spray the roller wheels with a spray lubricant and reattach the lower rail. /Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionHow Do I Install and Adjust Levity Shower Door Rollers? Levity Shower Door Rollers The rollers for the Levity bypass shower door are designed for easy out-of-plumb adjustment.
The following sections describe proper roller assembly and adjustment.The rollers for the outside door include anti-jump clips. Proper installation of the clips along with the retainer are critical for door safety. Note: The outside rollers include an anti-jump clip. Note: The holes for the inside rollers and outside rollers are in different locations on the door panels. Roller Assembly - Inside Door The inside glass door panel is positioned closest to the shower. The holes for the rollers are 5-1/2" (140 mm) from the top of the glass. The inside door roller components are assembled to the glass panel as shown. The screw is secured into the brass bushing. Roller Assembly - Outside Door The outside glass door panel is positioned closest to the inside of the bathroom. The holes for the rollers are 3-1/8" (79 mm) from the top of the glass. Note: An anti-jump clip should be attached and positioned vertically to each roller assembly.
The outside roller components are assembled to the glass panel and secured with a screw as shown. The hooks of the clips should be positioned under the retainer. Ensure the retainer is secured to the header with the screws. The rollers can be adjusted to correct out-of-plumb door alignment. Remove the cap to access the roller and loosen the screw. Click Here For Maintenance And Service PartsHelp TopicsAccessoriesBathingFurniture/Cabinets/MirrorsDTV/SteamFaucets/ValvesMisc/Policies/Procedures SinksToilets/Urinals/Bidets/SeatsVideosIETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals)Topic #: 5641-2146Date Created: 08/15/2013Last Modified Since: 09/30/2016Viewed: 1652Print TopicEmail this topic Help Desk and Customer Support Software by ParatureMany people have difficulty with frameless shower doors sticking or fitting poorly. If the door is new, the most common reason for these problems is that the frames or floors are not square or level. Most pre-made frameless doors are adjustable to about half an inch, which helps if you have slightly uneven walls.
Check out how you can make these adjustments or other ways you can fix the positioning of your doors. Take your builders square and check whether the frame of the shower is aligned properly. If the frame is too out of plumb, the only fix is to use a different door, or to take off the tiles and remake it to fit. If the frame is only a small way out, you can adjust the door to fit, or adjust the clamps. Is the floor even? Again, you may need to redo the flooring if you really want to have a frameless door. If the glass door has only lately started to bump the ground as it swings, it is likely that the clamps have worked slightly loose rather than the floor being an issue. Most shower door companies will charge you around $50 to come and adjust the door, but it is a simple job you can do yourself, especially as some doors need to be adjusted more than once a year. Open the door slightly and place wedges under it so the weight is supported. The clamps are usually tightened to the glass with Phillips head screwdrivers.
Loosen the top hinge, and the bottom one if the glass is not snug against it. Then, press the door back against the hinge until it is snug. Before you tighten the hinge clamp, squeeze some locktite under it. If necessary, remove the hinge to allow you to apply the locktite. Recheck that the door fits without a gap and clean up any excess sealer. After the locktite has dried, you can remove the wedges and test the door. If you find that your door needs adjusting often, you may find that adding a third hinge in the middle will fix the problem. Sometimes it is the catch that needs adjusting. This is even easier than adjusting the door itself. The catch is usually held on with a couple of screws, and if you loosen these screws you can adjust it so there is a little resistance to closing and opening. Depending on the type of catch, you might need to add a bit of lubrication to it so it stops sticking. A magnetic catch will probably just need adjusting up or down. If the door has had a hard knock and the hinge has been damaged or twisted, you may need to buy a new door assembly, or install new hinges.