{"id":14639,"date":"2025-09-30T14:45:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T06:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/?p=14639"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:28:06","slug":"sliding-door-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/ja\/sliding-door-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5f15\u304d\u6238\u90e8\u54c1\uff1a\u3059\u3079\u3066\u306e\u30b3\u30f3\u30dd\u30fc\u30cd\u30f3\u30c8\u306e\u5b8c\u5168\u306a\u30d3\u30b8\u30e5\u30a2\u30eb\u30ac\u30a4\u30c9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your sliding glass door sticking, drafty, or refusing to lock? The fastest route to a fix is knowing the exact part to replace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is a visual dictionary of every standard sliding door component. Use it to identify your part, understand how it works, troubleshoot issues, and move straight to the right repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Parts of a Sliding Glass Door? (Labeled Diagram)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A patio slider consists of an active panel and a stationary panel that meet at an interlock, guided by a top track and rolling on the sill track, with a handle, mortise lock, keeper, and weatherstripping sealing the assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sliding-door-anatomy-numbered.webp\" alt=\"Numbered diagram of a sliding glass door showing panels, rollers, bottom track, top guide, handle set, mortise lock, keeper, weatherstripping, and interlock\" class=\"wp-image-15364\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sliding-door-anatomy-numbered.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sliding-door-anatomy-numbered-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sliding-door-anatomy-numbered-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sliding-door-anatomy-numbered-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sliding-door-anatomy-numbered-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Numbered callouts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Active Panel (moving door)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Stationary Panel (fixed glass)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Rollers \/ Roller Assembly<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Sill Track (bottom track)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Head Guide (top track)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Handle Set (interior\/exterior pulls)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Mortise Lock (internal lock body)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Keeper\/Strike Plate (receives lock hook)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Weatherstripping (frame\/panel seals)<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Interlock (where the two panels meet)<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sliding Door Parts Glossary: Names, Functions, Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find the right replacement, use the diagram&#8217;s numbers to quickly match the name, function, and common variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ActivePanel\">1. Active &amp; Stationary Panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: The active panel slides to open; the stationary panel is fixed and provides the mating surface for the interlock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations: Aluminum, vinyl, or wood-clad frames; different glass builds (tempered, laminated, low\u2011E).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacement tips: Verify overall panel width\/height, frame material, and interlock profile before ordering parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doorroller\">2. Door Rollers (Roller Assembly)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roller-assembly-variants.webp\" alt=\"Single-wheel and tandem sliding door rollers with steel and nylon wheels\" class=\"wp-image-15362\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roller-assembly-variants.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roller-assembly-variants-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roller-assembly-variants-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roller-assembly-variants-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roller-assembly-variants-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: Wheel assemblies mounted at the bottom of the active panel that roll along the sill track and adjust panel height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wheel material: steel (durable) vs nylon (quieter, corrosion-resistant).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuration: single vs tandem (two-wheel) for heavier panels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustment: top-access or bottom-access screws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacement tip: Measure wheel diameter (e.g., 1&#8243;, 1\u20111\/4&#8243;, 1\u20111\/2&#8243;), housing style, and mounting hole pattern. Photograph the old unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"silltrack\">3. Sill Track &amp; Head Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sill-track-cover.webp\" alt=\"Installing a stainless cap over a worn aluminum sill track\" class=\"wp-image-15363\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sill-track-cover.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sill-track-cover-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sill-track-cover-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sill-track-cover-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sill-track-cover-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: The bottom rail (sill track) supports and guides the rollers; the top channel (head guide) keeps the panel aligned and prevents tip-out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations: Anodized aluminum tracks, stainless steel track caps, snap\u2011in vinyl guides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance tip: Clean debris and sand; consider a stainless \u201ctrack cover\u201d if the rail is grooved or flat-spotted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"handleset\">4. Handle Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: Interior and exterior pulls are used to operate the door; they often include a thumb turn for the lock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screw-hole spacing (center-to-center) and backset depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surface vs through-bolt mounting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose between an interior thumb-turn with an exterior key cylinder or a non-keyed option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fit tip: Record screw spacing with calipers\/tape and note inside\/outside handle thickness to avoid interference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mortiselock\">5. Mortise Lock (Internal Lock Body)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: The internal mechanism inside the active panel stile; a hook or latch extends into the keeper to secure the door.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations: Hook style\/throw length, faceplate shape (rectangular\/radius), offset\/backset, single- vs multi-point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alignment tip: If the hook doesn\u2019t enter the keeper smoothly, adjust rollers to raise\/lower the panel, then re\u2011align the keeper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keeper\">6. Keeper \/ Strike Plate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: The plate or pocket on the jamb that receives the mortise lock\u2019s hook\/latch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations: Surface\u2011mount vs recessed, adjustable vs fixed, stainless vs zinc\u2011plated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix tip: Loosen screws and shift the keeper slightly to resolve a \u201cwon\u2019t lock\u201d complaint after leveling the panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weatherstripping\">7. Weatherstripping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pile-vs-bulb-weatherstrip.webp\" alt=\"Comparison of pile weatherstrip with fin and bulb compression seal\" class=\"wp-image-15361\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pile-vs-bulb-weatherstrip.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pile-vs-bulb-weatherstrip-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pile-vs-bulb-weatherstrip-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pile-vs-bulb-weatherstrip-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pile-vs-bulb-weatherstrip-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: Seals air\/water at the panel perimeter, interlock, and frame-to-sash interfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pile weatherstrip (wool pile) with\/without center fin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulb, foam, or compression seals in kerfs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhesive vs kerf\u2011in profiles, various heights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade tip: Choose pile height that lightly compresses; too tall increases drag, too short leaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"interlock\">8. Interlock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mortise-lock-keeper-alignment.webp\" alt=\"Mortise lock hook aligning with adjustable keeper on jamb\" class=\"wp-image-15360\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mortise-lock-keeper-alignment.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mortise-lock-keeper-alignment-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mortise-lock-keeper-alignment-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mortise-lock-keeper-alignment-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mortise-lock-keeper-alignment-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: Mating profiles where the active and stationary panels meet; reducing air\/water infiltration; and adding structural rigidity when closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations: Snap\u2011on covers, brush seals in the interlock, and different tongue\u2011and\u2011groove geometries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draft tip: If you see daylight here, replace the interlock brush or adjust panel alignment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Anti\u2011Lift Blocks \/ Stops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Function: Small blocks at the head to prevent lifting the panel off the track for security\/safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variations: Factory-integrated or retrofit screw\u2011on blocks; adjustable clearances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety tip: Maintain a small clearance\u2014enough to remove the panel for service, but not enough for forced removal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Auxiliary Parts (Screen &amp; Threshold Accessories)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screen door rollers\/track, bug sweep, and latch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threshold caps\/drip edges for exterior weathering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note: Screen parts are separate from glass door components but share similar roller\/track principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting: Symptoms \u2192 Parts to Check (Answer-First Matrix)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most sliding door issues trace back to rollers, tracks, or lock alignment. Use this quick map to target your inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the door is difficult to slide, sticks, or grinds:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check: Rollers (3), Sill Track (4), Debris\/Sand, and Track Dents\/Flat Spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixes: Clean, vacuum, and degrease; replace worn rollers; add a stainless track cover; readjust roller height evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the door won\u2019t lock or the handle feels loose:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the alignment of the handle set (4), Mortise Lock (5), and Keeper (6), as well as the Set screws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixes: Tighten handle screws, adjust keeper, replace a worn mortise lock, and verify panel height via roller adjustment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you feel a draft or see daylight:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check: weatherstripping (7), interlocking (8), and panel squareness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixes: Replace worn pile\/bulb seals; add\/replace interlock brush; ensure frame\/panel are plumb and rollers level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the panel lifts or rattles in the top track:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check: Head Guide (3), Anti\u2011Lift Blocks (9).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixes: Install\/adjust anti\u2011lift blocks; verify roller height and head clearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If water leaks at the threshold:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check: Sill weep holes (clear), threshold cap integrity, and door sweep on screen (if used).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixes: Clear weeps; reseal threshold joints; inspect exterior flashing\/drip edge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pro maintenance: Use silicone spray on rollers and pile\u2014not oil. Oil attracts grit and accelerates wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ve Identified the Part\u2014What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measure precisely, match the part based on profile and dimensions, and then follow a step-by-step repair guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Get Key Measurements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rollers: wheel diameter, housing length\/height, axle type, and mounting hole position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle set: screw spacing (center\u2011to\u2011center), backset\/offset, door thickness, keyed vs. non\u2011keyed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortise lock: faceplate size, hook style\/throw, backset, and mounting hole spacing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeper: hole\/slot geometry, adjustability, screw spacing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weatherstripping: pile\/bulb height and base width, kerf size (if kerf\u2011in).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracks: rail width\/height; assess for caps vs. full replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Find a Replacement Part<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browse by category: rollers, handle sets, mortise locks, keepers\/strikes, weatherstripping (pile\/bulb), interlock brushes, track covers, anti\u2011lift blocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip: Cross\u2011reference your measurements and photos with product diagrams. When in doubt, bring the old part to a local hardware store with a door hardware desk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Follow a Step\u2011By\u2011Step Repair Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now that you\u2019ve ID\u2019d rollers, see our tutorial (coming soon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For draft fixes, see:&nbsp;<code><a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/insulate-sliding-glass-doors-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5959\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">How to Insulate Sliding Glass Doors for Winter<\/mark><\/a><\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For hard\u2011to\u2011open doors, review:&nbsp;<code><a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/sliding-door-hard-open-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5653\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Why Is My Sliding Door So Hard to Open?<\/mark><\/a><\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety note: Panels are heavy and glazed with tempered glass. Wear cut\u2011resistant gloves and eye protection; use suction cups when removing a panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parts Table: Quick Reference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this table to match the diagram number to the name, function, and a key replacement tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Part<\/th><th>Function<\/th><th>Common Variations<\/th><th>Replacement Tip<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Active Panel<\/td><td>Slides to open\/close<\/td><td>Frame material; glass build<\/td><td>Confirm height\/width; check interlock profile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Stationary Panel<\/td><td>Fixed panel; interlock mate<\/td><td>Clip vs screw retention<\/td><td>Verify stationary stops before removal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Rollers<\/td><td>Carry load; adjust height<\/td><td>Steel vs nylon; single vs tandem<\/td><td>Measure wheel diameter and housing style<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Sill Track<\/td><td>Bottom rail for rollers<\/td><td>Aluminum; SS track cap<\/td><td>Add cap if track is grooved\/flat-spotted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Head Guide<\/td><td>Top channel alignment<\/td><td>Integrated guide; add-on blocks<\/td><td>Install anti\u2011lift blocks after service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Handle Set<\/td><td>Operate door; thumb\u2011turn<\/td><td>Keyed vs non-keyed; C\u2011C spacing<\/td><td>Record screw spacing; check backset<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Mortise Lock<\/td><td>Extends hook\/latch<\/td><td>Hook type; faceplate; backset<\/td><td>Level door via rollers before aligning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Keeper\/Strike<\/td><td>Receives hook<\/td><td>Surface vs recessed; adjustable<\/td><td>Shift keeper after roller adjustment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Weatherstripping<\/td><td>Air\/water sealing<\/td><td>Pile w\/ fin; bulb; kerf\u2011in<\/td><td>Match pile height\/base width carefully<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Interlock<\/td><td>Panel\u2011to\u2011panel seal<\/td><td>Brush in interlock; profiles<\/td><td>Replace worn brush; verify panel plumb<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"suggested-reading-box\">\n  <div class=\"box-title\">Suggested reading<\/div>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Sizes and planning: <a href=\"\/standard-door-sizes\">average door sizes<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Install without major wall work: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/sliding-door-minimal-hardware-install\/\">How to Install a Sliding Door Without Intense Wall Hardware<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Style and cost: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/french-door-vs-sliding-door-cost\/\">French Doors vs Sliding Doors vs Patio Doors: Cost Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Conversion costs: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/replace-sliding-door-window-french-door-cost\/\">Cost to Replace Sliding Doors or Windows with French Doors<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Options: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/sliding-doors-types\/\">13 Types of Sliding Doors<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/sliding-door-hard-open-fix\/\">Why Is Sliding Door So Hard to Open<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Materials: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/vinyl-vs-aluminum-sliding-doors\/\">Vinyl vs. Aluminum Sliding Doors<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Comfort: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/insulate-sliding-glass-doors-winter\/\">How to Insulate Sliding Glass Doors for Winter<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Screens: <a href=\"https:\/\/hotianwindows.com\/sliding-screen-door-size\/\">Sliding Screen Door Sizes Chart<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: From Identification to a Smooth\u2011Sliding Door<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most sliding door problems come down to one worn or misaligned part\u2014rollers, tracks, keeper, or weatherstripping. Now that you can name each component, you\u2019re halfway to a successful DIY repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Need help identifying a part?<\/strong>&nbsp;Ask our experts in the comments below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planning next steps?<\/strong>&nbsp;Explore door styles in our Guide to Interior and Exterior Door Styles (coming soon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"local-faq-block\">\n  <h2 class=\"local-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"local-faq-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"local-faq-q\">How do I know which rollers fit my door?<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"local-faq-a\">\n      Remove one roller and match <strong>wheel diameter<\/strong>, <strong>housing length<\/strong>, and <strong>mounting hole style<\/strong>. Photos next to a ruler help vendors cross\u2011reference.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"local-faq-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"local-faq-q\">What lubricant should I use on tracks and rollers?<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"local-faq-a\">\n      Use <strong>silicone spray<\/strong> on tracks, rollers, and pile weatherstrip. <strong>Avoid oil\u2011based lubricants<\/strong>, which attract dust and grit.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"local-faq-item\">\n    <h3 class=\"local-faq-q\">Why does my door lock sometimes and sometimes not?<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"local-faq-a\">\n      As rollers wear, panel height changes and the hook misaligns with the keeper. <strong>Level the door<\/strong> with roller adjustments, then <strong>re\u2011align the keeper<\/strong>.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\":[\n    {\n      \"@type\":\"Question\",\n      \"name\":\"How do I know which rollers fit my door?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\":{\n        \"@type\":\"Answer\",\n        \"text\":\"Remove one roller and match wheel diameter, housing length, and mounting hole style. 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