Introduction
Your sliding closet door should glide effortlessly on its track. Is it stuck, hard to slide, or off track? This guide will help fix that.
Tools
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Remove the screw on the top right side of the closet door that is not functioning correctly. Use a Phillips head screwdriver and rotate the screw counter clockwise until it falls out. You might want to use a stepladder to do this if you can't reach easily.
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Reminder Be sure to put the screws where you can find them again! I suggest using a bowl or a cup. You will need the screws again later.
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Do the same to the top left side of the closet door.
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Run screw driver through the bottom track to clear any debris.
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Spray a mixture of WD-40 and cleaning solution onto a clean rag.
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Wipe down the track with the rag.
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Locate the 2 rollers hanging from the top track.
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Pull the 2 rollers to the opposite ends of the track.
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Push the roller up and away from yourself and it should come right off. Repeat this process for the other roller.
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Inspect both rollers making sure neither are broken.
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Replace the broken roller if necessary.
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Spray the entirety of the roller with WD-40.
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Put both rollers back on top track using the same method you used to get them off.
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Note Make sure the flat part of the roller is facing the outside for both rollers.
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Have a friend hold up closet door while you align rollers with the slots of the closet door.
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Once the rollers are aligned, help your friend carefully slide the rollers back into the door.
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Note Use the second picture of this step as a reference on how to slide the rollers back into the door.
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