5 Warning Signs Your Sliding Door Needs Immediate Repair

👀 Is Your Sliding Door Trying to Tell You Something?

Sliding glass doors are great — until they stop working smoothly. Many homeowners in Florida ignore small signs until it’s too late, and they end up with a stuck door, broken lock, or even shattered glass.

Here are the 5 most common warning signs that your sliding door needs professional repair before things get worse.

🚩 1. It Feels Heavy or Stiff When Sliding

If you need to push with your shoulder just to open your door, that’s not normal. Over time, rollers flatten, rust, or break, and this causes resistance. This can also damage the track and increase wear on the door frame.

✅ Fix: Replace the worn rollers with high-quality stainless steel ones — a quick and affordable fix we offer in under 1 hour.

🚩 2. Grinding or Squeaking Noises

Hear scraping or squealing every time you slide the door? That’s likely a sign of metal-on-metal friction, rust, or dirt in the track. Continued use like this can cause permanent track damage.

✅ Fix: Full track cleaning and lubrication, or in worse cases, track realignment or repair.

🚩 3. The Door Comes Off the Track

If your sliding glass door jumps off or feels loose at the bottom, you may have a roller failure or broken guide pin. This is a safety hazard, especially in homes with children or elderly residents.

✅ Fix: Replace the rollers and inspect the door alignment before an accident happens.

🚩 4. You Feel Air or See Light Around the Frame

Poor sealing allows Florida heat, humidity, and even insects into your home. It also causes higher electricity bills. This usually means the door is misaligned or the weatherstripping is worn out.

✅ Fix: We can reseal or realign the door for improved insulation.

🚩 5. Lock Doesn't Align or Work Properly

A misaligned door often causes lock failure, leaving your home vulnerable. If you have to lift or push the door to lock it, you're at risk.

✅ Fix: We adjust the frame and rollers to ensure the lock lines up perfectly.

🧰 Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

The longer you wait, the more expensive it becomes. At Alonso Sliding Door Repair, we can usually fix all these issues in one visit, using commercial-grade parts and tools. Most of our clients in Miami, Broward, and Orlando are surprised how affordable and fast it is.

📞 Call or text us now at (786) 809-8836
🌐 Visit: alonsoslidingdoorrepair.com