Easy Closet Door Repairs-No Experience Necessary!

This video will show you easy ways of repairing your closet doors, whether the slide on the top closet rail or roll on the bottom closet door rail. Easily remove and replace your closet doors on the rails. This is a total DIY project that any beginner can do. It shows how to adjust the closet door hardware so that the doors don't drag or scrape and hang plumb.
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[@ag100pct]

Great video. Clear and to the point. Thanks for your time. BTW, after I took the closet door off, I found that the screws were loose and the door was hanging at it's lowest point. Thank to your video I looked at the correct side.

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad to help!

[@GUIDE_Nico]

​@MikeKlimek what kind of grease / lubricant do you use for the tracks.

[@DC10418]

So I just pushed a stool partially into the closet, loosened the screw, lifted the door with one hand, and tightened the screw with the other. Took 15 seconds lol. Thanks for your tutorial. It told me how to do the adjustment.

[@MikeKlimek]

Nice job Dianne!!!

[@pel007cool]

Hi Mike. Great video. I'm a tenant and don't want to spend on new doors. I can't get the screws to tighten because the hollow wood is worn. Any ideas, wood filler, perhaps?

[@MikeKlimek]

Yes they are cheap doors...wood putty won't hold, but you might be able to create enough tension with toothpicks jammed in there, or even a wood golf tee. For the golf tee you will need to glue it and pre drill for the hole. I would try the wood toothpicks first and jam enough in the hole so the screw has something to bite into.

[@charlessmith332]

Whoever invented the sliding closet door, consider yourself an opp, every house ive been to, always had a broken slider door. It’s almost like they want us to keep paying

[@CopperA]

Thanks so much. This is such an annoying issue for children and adults. Appreciate the help!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome!

[@sujoysen123]

almost gave up and then I saw this video. worked like charm. thank you so much. 😊

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@FrankPotter-l3o]

This can be one of the most frustrating tasks. I have reviewed many videos on this, and I found one that says you need to check the thickness of the roller hinges. The two thinnest go on the back panel. There was a very fine difference in the thickness, but that solved my problem. Another tip is you can, in some cases, start by putting the roller in the track and then screwing the hinge into the door. You will need someone or something to help you hold the door up while doing it

[@moooovies1234]

Thank you for the video! I was going to give up but, I'll be fixing my door now 😂.

[@MikeKlimek]

Excellent!

[@ShailiHoshmand]

Hi there. I think this will help me in my situation as well. But my closet seems to have a different hardware for the sliding door. For my closet I see more a circle that’s nailed to the top part of the door. I can’t upload a pic or else I would show u.

[@StephaneMeyrat]

This was the best video about fixing crooked closet sliding doors. Clear, to the point and we'll presented for upper and lower rail sliding doors. You made my day 😊. Thanks for your video! It repaired my problem!

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad to help Stephane!

[@ciccipl9482]

@MikeKlimick Hi Mike, the roller has fallen out of the sliding thing and I was not able to put it back. I even tried to soften it with the flame but with no success. Can you help please? 1:39

[@MikeKlimek]

Unless the wheel is held on with a screw or other fastener, you will likely have to replace the wheel assembly. Take it with you to make sure you get the right one!

[@ciccipl9482]

@@MikeKlimek hi Mike, the wheel is still attached, it's the white roller that has slipped out and I cannot put it back. It's very tight! I have a photo but cannot attach it here

[@MikeKlimek]

With a part like that, I would recommend replacing it@@ciccipl9482

[@melissaschaub1275]

Do you have a video explaining how to get the rollers on the top side of the sliding closet doors to stay in the track? Our rollers are not wanting to stay in place. Not sure if the track groove has been widened or what.

[@MikeKlimek]

Have you isolated the problem to the track or the wheels? Does the track have a dent or object in it that makes the wheel kick out?

[@landshass2849]

I need an answer for the same question.​@@MikeKlimek

[@MikeKlimek]

@@landshass2849 Happy to give an answer but need some details first! Can you answer the same questions as above?

[@colevien8997]

My door works again. All thanks to you, Mike. 👍

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-You're Welcome!

[@flex20171]

Nice, do you adjust both of the hinges or just one?

[@MikeKlimek]

I did just the one. I didn't see the need to mess with the other one!

[@flex20171]

@@MikeKlimek It worked perfectly! Glad it did otherwise I would have had to replace the bent metal frame which would have been a nightmare. Thanks!

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!@@flex20171

[@MimiDubreuil]

Hello Mike. My problem is my door (the second type with tracks at the bottom) is off and I can not replace it in the tracks. Is there a trick ? Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

There really isn't a trick although they can be large and cumbersome. A helper might do the trick. Also check to see that the wheels are in good shape and roll.

[@amnaiqbal2049]

Hi I am 13 and me and my parents don’t know how to fix my closet door and it is not like yours so my mom told me to tell you can you make a video how to fix different type of closet doors thank you

[@MikeKlimek]

Does yours roll on a track or swing like a bedroom door? What is different about yours?

[@Xxnyx08]

I need help with it too

[@Xxnyx08]

It's a sliding one which rolls on track

[@sevencasper9016]

Great tutorial, thanks so much, my doors are now hanging straight!

[@MikeKlimek]

Awesome-glad it helped you!

[@vanessab1061]

My door seems straight but doesn’t stay completely shut, it slides open on its own. What could be the issue and how can it be fixed?

[@MikeKlimek]

I don't know if your door rolls from the top track or rolls on the bottom track, but it sounds like whichever it is, it is not level. You can try adding some shims to the high side to get it level and then trim off the shim

[@vanessab1061]

Thank you so much for the quick response and my apologies, I should have clarified that my door rolls from a top track. I’m not sure I’ll be able to figure out how to add shims on my own but may be able to get some assistance :)

[@MikeKlimek]

@@vanessab1061 Wherever the door settles will be the low spot, in other words, gravity will take it there. You could try to add a deck screw and pull the track up (if there is a gap). Probably a good starting point would be to remove the doors and place a level along the top track to see where it is out-of-level and then determine if you can place a shim between the top of the track and the bottom of the closet opening, or if you can pull up the low spot with a deck screw to get it level. Once it's level, the door won't have anywhere to go but to stay where it is placed. Good luck!

[@yulissa2801]

One of my closet doors came off from one side and when I put it back on, it falls back off! Do I need to but a new thing to hang it from?

[@MikeKlimek]

If your door hangs from the head rail (like in the video) and your wheels are still attached, then you probably don't need to replace them. You should replace them if they are damaged. It can be a pain to get the wheels into the track correctly.

[@buddyboy4x44]

I have morrored doors working like in the second half of the video. Adjustment is no problem but why do they keep coming off the track? They have convex wheels into the tracks at the bottom. Excellent video by the way, thank you.

[@MikeKlimek]

It may be that there is debris in/on the track causing the wheels to come off of the track, or there me some "slop" in the wheel assembly, or the plastic wheels may be chipped or damaged. My guess is that either debris at the track or the plastic wheel is damaged?

[@buddyboy4x44]

@@MikeKlimek Thanks for the reply, Mike. You are a great KZbinr.

[@MikeKlimek]

@@buddyboy4x44 Aww Shucks

[@That_Cringey_Art_Kid177]

Thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

Welcome!

[@ryan124007]

I can't get the door into the front track no matter what. I can get it into the rear track without a problem. Is the track deformed?

[@MikeKlimek]

That's hard to say. It's pretty rigid metal

[@ryan124007]

@@MikeKlimek I managed to get the one problematic door in the track. I measured both closet doors, and the problem door is about 1/4" longer than the other. This longer door scrapes along the carpet. The rollers above are already set so that the door is as high above the ground as it can be. Is cutting the bottom of the door the only solution?

[@ryan124007]

I cut the bottom of the door by 1/4" ish. I don't have a circular saw so it's not perfect, but it clears the carpet. I still have a very hard time getting the rollers into the front track. The rear track is no problem. I think it's the angle that I can't get due to the front panel covering the tracks.

[@ryan124007]

I switched back to the 1/2" offset, and it went in. I was trying a 1/4" offset in the front but that made it impossible to get the wheels in. Right now I have 1/2" offsets for both the front and back doors. Is this ok? I could go buy 3/4" offset wheels for the rear door. The doors don't hit each other right now. The other closets in the house look like they all use 1/2" offset wheels only.

[@MikeKlimek]

Sounds like you figured it out to the point where they work. You can add a divider to keep the doors from swinging into each other. If you need the 1/2" wheels try a local door supplier@@ryan124007

[@sunflowergamesworld2817]

Thanks very useful video

[@MikeKlimek]

Glad it helped you!

[@veronicamcguire2848]

Mine has a front and back door that slide side to side not together and the back door came off track and I'm not strong enough to put it back I can't get it to stay

[@MikeKlimek]

Try removing the front door first...that should give you enough room to get the back one back in and then reinstall the front door. If it's too heavy then you probably have no choice than to get some help. Should only take a minute or two

[@sandieadams3487]

Hello Mike; My problem is with the bottom on the mirror sliding door. It keeps coming off the rail from the bottom. I desperately need some KZbin advice- Sandie

[@MikeKlimek]

A few questions: Do your doors hang from the top and are separated on the bottom by a plastic guide? Or do your doors roll on a track on the floor? What is the rail you are talking about-the plastic guide or the metal track on the floor?

[@rvchoudhary]

Hi Mike - thanks for the video. basic question , it seems I have to replace the whole door itself. May I know from where you got this solid core door in US?

[@MikeKlimek]

This door is actually hollow. If yours is a 2 panel door (whether hollow or solid), you probably will need to special order it from a local door shop.

[@rvchoudhary]

@@MikeKlimek thank you.

[@aaliyahkailani2657]

I love this I love you

[@MikeKlimek]

I can feel the love!

[@Twiddle_TV]

Thanks! My closet has been bothering me for months.

[@MikeKlimek]

LOL-glad it helped!

[@tammy_99x93]

My closest door is on a track on the top and bottom. None close properly and now 1 wheel on the top of the door is completely off the track and the door is now harder to open and makes a screeching noise

[@MikeKlimek]

It sounds like the door rolls on a track on the top (like the video) and has a guide on the bottom. You might need to remove the bottom guide, put the door back on the top track, and reinstall the guide

[@cheftylermarsh2858]

thanks bud!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're welcome!

[@poojakapoor9772]

In mine closet case , the balance is ok but wheel has come out of the track and not getting back

[@MikeKlimek]

You will have to play with the angle of the door to get both sets of wheels in the track, and then let the door hang back down from the track

[@jonaspetelo7146]

awesome thank you!

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@EsenbekAliev_]

can you add bottom rails to those hanging doors to keep them tight in the spot?

[@MikeKlimek]

You don't need to, just install a plastic divider (or make sure it is in the right location)

[@poojakapoor9772]

Mine closet has come out from bottom side , how to fix

[@ameer28001]

Thanks a lot 👍👍

[@MikeKlimek]

You're Welcome!

[@aliciajones-morgan7501]

I wish you were Indiana!😂

[@MikeKlimek]

Thanks for watching! Please leave any comments or questions below!

[@LuisFlores-bu5dm]

Worst design ever my rail is broken and the door too I just threw them both away and I’m using a curtain and it works better

[@MikeKlimek]

Certainly easier to lift!

[@Grembiameljo]

Did not help

[@MikeKlimek]

Sorry to hear that