When To Repair Or Replace Your Sliding Glass Door

When you want to have a stylish, luxury home, installing a sliding glass door can be your best bet. This door consists of large windows that can be opened and closed for seamless access from your indoor to the outdoor. Not only does it offer an aesthetic appeal to your house, but it also allows an easy indoor-to-outdoor transition, offers beautiful outside views, and allows the natural light to get in. But after quite some time of usage, the time will come when it needs to get fixed or replaced with a new one.

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In this article, we will share five factors that indicate when you need to get your sliding glass door repaired or replaced:

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1. If it's having difficulty opening and closing

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The reason you install a sliding glass door is that it allows you and your family to easily and quickly move outdoors from your home. But nothing can be more frustrating and annoying than your sliding glass door no longer serving its purpose. If you’re having difficulty opening and closing your door, it will be best to fix it or install a new one, especially if it’s severely damaged.

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2. If it has damaged or dirty rollers

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Did you know that the rollers are designed to make your sliding glass door run smoothly? They are attached on either side of your door that allows it to move easily and quickly. But the time will come when these rollers give in to wear and tear, where they have become dirty or ended up damaged over time. In this case, you can always clean it up first and only decide to replace it when necessary.

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3. If the whole door is misaligned

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The time will come when your entire sliding door becomes misaligned. There are a handful of reasons for this. For one, the rollers supporting the door may have moved off the track, or your door screws may have also gone missing over time. Finally, the whole door may have become loose or stuck, making it uneven. When this happens, you should contact our experts to inspect it so that you can make a more informed decision moving forward.

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4. If it has broken or damaged glass

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A broken glass pane on your sliding door is the most obvious sign you’ll have to replace it. Not only is it distracting to look at, but it will also harm you and your family. But apart from broken glass, you must also check for some minor cracks, a few scratches, or visible stains on the glass. If they have grown significantly over time, you must replace the door before it hurts any of your family members or guests!

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5. If the door has gaps

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What’s great about a sliding glass door is how it allows you to completely close it while disallowing any air to pass through. As such, your cooling and heating systems won’t have to work harder in regulating your home temperature. However, if it starts to have some gaps between the door itself and its framework, you may want to consider fixing or replacing it so that you can maintain your home’s energy efficiency!

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Conclusion

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Your sliding glass door must always be in top shape and working order to maintain its aesthetic value and functional purpose. However, you will need a repair or replacement when your door is difficult to open and close, has damaged or dirty rollers, is misaligned, has broken glass, and has gaps. When you see one or some of these problems, be sure to work with a highly reliable contractor and have it fixed or replaced right away!

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We’re specialized in supplying and installing high-quality windows and doors for homes in Edmonton. If you’re looking to have a sliding glass door replacement or repair, connect with us today to get a free quote!