To do this we need to lift the door out and inspect the damage to the rollers.
Fixing sliding door locks.
If you live in a windy area place a heavy object against the door or use tape to keep it from opening up after you ve removed the lock.
Usually you buy just the mortised steel lock assembly that fits within the door and reuse the old handles and actuating lever.
Prime line 3 93 in mortise style sliding patio door handleset.
Pull the inside and outside handle off the door.
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.
In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.
Step 4 finding a replacement.
For pricing and availability.
Sometimes patio doors become hard to open even when the track is clean.
When fixing your sliding door the rollers are key next we want to have a look at the rollers.
This is designed for acorn and better bilt doors but can be found on a variety of other door manufacturers.
Sliding glass door handle set 6 5 8 in diecast and wood hook style flush mount keyed this is a reversible diecast black flush this is a reversible diecast black flush mount patio door handle with wood pulls.
3 insert a screw driver through.
The rollers are vital.
Pull the cylinder lock from the door as you hold the latch with your fingers to stop it from falling into the door.
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.
Two screws on the end of the door secure the latch.
Take the old door lock to your local hardware store to use as a reference when purchasing a new door lock.
Remove the broken sliding glass door lock from the door by removing the screws that attach it to the door.