Sliding glass doors add beauty and functionality to many Austin, Texas homes. Sliding glass doors can provide easy access to your balcony, patio, or deck, and can also be a great way to let fresh air into your home. Though they are easy to operate, many homeowners experience problems with their patio doors over the lifetime of their home. Here are some common sliding glass door problems that you might be experiencing.

Bent Sliding Glass Door Track

If your track is bent, it will prevent your patio door from sliding smoothly, or even sliding at all. The tracks can bend inward and pinch the rollers, and if they are bent outward, the door can come completely off the track. Some homeowners have luck using a pair of strong pliars to bend the track back into place. You can also try a rubber mallet and a block of wood to carefully hammer the track so it is functional again. If you choose to try these methods we cannot guarantee success, and always be sure to tap gently and remove the door to prevent major damages. For a job done right and a guaranteed result with a smoothly sliding glass patio door, give us a call!

Dirty Patio Door Rollers

At the bottom of your sliding glass patio door you can find the rollers. They allow the door to easily slide along the metal track. If the door is getting stuck or is not sliding smoothly, you might have dirty rollers. You can try using your vacuum to clean out dust and dirt from the patio door rollers. After vacuuming, you can use damp paper towels to scrub away the remaining dirt. If that does not solve the problem, give us a call and we will come help!

Wheels are out of Alignment

If your patio door rollers are out of alignment, the door can fall off the track. There are bottom screws holding the roller wheels in place that can be adjusted to help with this common problem. Turn the screws clockwise to raise the door. To lower the door, turn the screws counterclockwise. Make sure to adjust both sides of the sliding glass door so it is even. If you don’t have success with this repair we can help! Our technicians will leave you with a perfectly sliding glass patio door, guaranteed.

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We can give you a quote right away so you know exactly how much your patio sliding glass door repair will cost. Rest assured your cost will be lower than anybody else in Austin, we guarantee the lowest auto glass cost and will beat any competitor’s price in town!

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Ace Discount Glass and Door is hands down the best sliding glass patoi door service company in Austin. In addition to patio doors, auto, home, and commercial glass and door needs are all covered too!

We carry a wide selection of sliding glass patio doors, shower doors and other residential glass windows and doors. Austin window glass services include:  patio doors, french doors, double pane windows, shower glass, skylights and more.

Windshield repair & replacement along with auto glass services are also supplied in the Austin, Texas area by Ace. In stock materials include windshields, sides, back glass, mirrors, doors and vents. Only the best quality materials are used for our products, and our technicians deliver top notch service to ensure complete customer satisfaction, guaranteed.

Their Austin glass repair prices can’t be beat, and service estimates are free! Along with their No Leak Guarantee, the value couldn’t get any better– especially with emergency services available 24-7 in the event of a glass issue that requires immediate repair.

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Patio Door Rusted or Broken Rollers

Austin Texas weather can be tough on sliding glass patio door rollers. Unfortunately, repairing the roller is a difficult task. It first requires removing the stationary glass door as well as the sliding glass doors. After removing both sides of the door, you can then unscrew the roller. Take the roller with you to your local hardware store to purchase a new one. Once you’re back home, install the new rollers. You can then re-mount the sliding glass door and adjust the wheels to the correct height. Lastly, re-mount the stationary doors and take the proper steps to secure the door.

As you can see, repairing broken rollers on  your sliding glass patio door is a time consuming and difficult task! If it’s not done right, your door will not slide correctly or the rollers can break again quickly. For a guaranteed job done right, give us a call! We will help fast and get your patio door repair done for the best price in town.

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You might think the direct heat is the issue, but what really affects glass with both hot and cold weather is the changes in temmperature. Glass expands and contracts with the temperature which can cause issues. Gradual changes aren’t a problem as the glass is designed to handle that – what becomes a challenge is when there are sudden swings in temperature And as anybody who lives in Texas knows, there can be some REALLY fast swings in temperature!

One culprit is actually driver caused. When you get in your car after it’s been sitting in the hot sun and then crank up the AC, the glass is exposed to a quick change in temperature. In Texas it’s natural for us to do this, so it happens all the time – sometimes multiple times a day! Over time this can lead to weakness in the glass, and eventually can cause a crack in the windshield, side windows, or can lead to leaks in the seals caused by the expansion and contraction of the glass.

By gradually lowering the temperature, you can help avoid some of these problems by reducing the stress on your auto glass. Lowering your windows to release the hot air and allowing your glass to adjust gradually before turning on your AC can help.

Keep your eye out for more tips and tricks to keep your Austin auto glass happy and intact!

If you have any issues with your car windows or windshield, contact us for a quick quote and we will get you taken care of, fast!