How to Replace Sliding Screen Door Rollers w/ a Screwdriver

Learn how to easily replace the rollers on typical sliding screen doors with just a screwdriver. Replacing screen door rollers is a simple DIY repair for new homeowners. Learn how quick and easy it is to take off and install screen door rollers.
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[@type2rider225]

EXCELLENT clear, sharp video image!! Simple, detailed explanation. All DIY videos should be made with this quality. Thank you!!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thank you for the kind words. Appreciate it. 😎

[@JohnFinityRealtor]

The best part of this video is showing the components Outside of the door how they fit together. And then doing it again In the door itself. That is what is lacking in a number of other similar video Helpful about the same Helpful about the same issues

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! 👍😎

[@glennstephenson262]

Great, simple video. Clear and concise and just what I needed.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! 😎

[@marquinhogarcia6096]

Exactly what I needed. Showing the mechanism first was extremely helpful, great video

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. Glad the video was helpful. 😎

[@ryand0289]

The swap out the top rollers saved me a drive, thank you

[@ambermccrea5779]

Saved me buying a whole new door as I didn't know the corner bracket was replaceable as well. Thank you!!!!

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@mooz007]

Excellent video that clearly explains the mechanism and the removal and installation process!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback! 😎

[@DanielSmith-ou7rl]

Thanks for this. Much easier than I thought possible. Good quality demonstration.

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@biagiolaroccajr7363]

The BEST visual explanation for this task. Thanks DAD 😊

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thank you! 😎

[@tacticalskiffs8134]

Top explanation on YT!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! It's all in the details. 👍😎

[@kerntoy]

PERFECT! Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to see. I fixed my screen door in under 10 minutes. Saved me the cost of replacing the whole thing! Now it rolls really smoothly again. So great!

[@HacksbyDad]

Glad to hear it! What are you going to fix next? 😎

[@jackryan2451]

I love your video. Clear, concise and to the point. And, you clearly showed, on video, the specific particulars we need to know to know how to maneuver the rollers on and off of the pin on which they sit. Thank you!!!!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thank you! 😎

[@johnpremkumar77]

thank you very much, you covered all the aspects and made it very easy

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thank you! 👍😎

[@fin5fin]

Thanks for your great demo and explanation

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@pasqualeparente9776]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is truly selfless to share this information.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! 👍😎

[@jordanwhelan2995]

10/10 star review for this video. Well explained. Straight to the point. Well done.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Much appreciated! 😎

[@huma3968]

Simply the best. Precise - to the point. Many thanks.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! Your feedback is much appreciated! 😎

[@farzinghodsi622]

Your technique came in very handy and helpful. Thx

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome. I’m glad to hear that you found the video helpful. 😎

[@TheMPourag]

Well done. I like most the way you showed and explained the mechanism thoroughly. Thank you!

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@mmrose]

This was probably the best tip I've seen on KZbin!!! I couldn't find the wheels at any hardware store so, I did like you said and switched the uppers and lowers. My wife is sooooo happy 😂. I'll order extra sets off Amazon and replace the uppers. Awesome help. Again, AWESOME!!!

[@HacksbyDad]

I’m glad that you found the video helpful. Thanks for the feedback. 😎

[@DonBreau]

You are very clear with instruction if how to remove and replace roller.😊

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! 😎

[@birdsonghealingarts]

How is this video so simple but so helpful??? Thanks, made this project easy!

[@HacksbyDad]

Glad to hear it… thanks! 😎

[@FilmFactry]

Excellent and very clear, Thank you!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thank you for the kind words! 😁😎

[@Taureg]

Great easy to understand video, thanks

[@HacksbyDad]

Glad it helped! 👍😎

[@Einstein-q7p]

Thank you for your presentation!..

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! 😎

[@betgocougs]

Awesome vid with breakout of the tabs outside the door. One of the is kicking my but right now!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! I hope got the job done without too much of a problem. 😎

[@Jason-zz5ij]

Very helpful. Thanks for the great level of detail!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! I’m glad that you found the video helpful. 😎

[@zola93]

Thank you very much for showing us how to replace them

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome. Glad to hear that the video was helpful. 😎

[@juanjimenezjr6723]

Thank You!✊🏼!👍🏼 Very "direct" and to the point! Yet complete.... now its time to go implement and let's see what I come back with---😌 To be continued...

[@HacksbyDad]

Good luck!

[@mikedownes4782]

Thanks 🙏

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

The best video so far for this type of job! Thank you so much.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[@DavidMChampeau]

Excellent video. Great camera work. Helped me a lot. Thank you

[@richardslocum3782]

Thanks for the help. I was abour to give up and searched out your video. Huge help!!!

[@HacksbyDad]

Glad to hear it! 😎

[@colleenhamilton7336]

Thank you!!! Perfect video!!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! 👍😎

[@stevekoza]

Great video. Nice close up view to see the details of what to do.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it. 😎

[@juliecolomes2126]

Thank you. My boss has very old doors. At first I thought it would be impossible to change wheels without taking the whole frame apart. Very helpful video.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! Glad to hear that you found the video helpful. 😎

[@buddah1017]

Very well done video. Thanks for the info.

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@wondersteven]

Thanks for the demo!

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@xretsim6368]

Excellent vid!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! 😎

[@KOS762]

very good video, thanks you. short and sweet, and to the point.

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@loueynlv1]

Thank you I was about to disassemble my entire roller system on my screen door 😮 LOL. However your video made me look twice at my PELLA screen door and discovered what you were talking about👍. Thanks however one important point to note is that all screen doors are not created equal…. so The particular brand that you work on would be helpful in the future. AWESOME & concise video! Great job!!!😊😊

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it.

[@lynneb.9564]

Helpful! Thank you!

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@codywebster9538]

Thanks for the video 😁

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome!

[@scherrychewning3623]

Easy to follow! Thank you!!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! 😎

[@SirRuncibleSpoon]

Thanks-very clear-now all I need is courage!

[@HacksbyDad]

😂 😄😆

[@turhanjanan]

Thanx, great video!

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome! Glad you found the video helpful.

[@princessjonnafarms2966]

Thank you for a very well made video.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated. 😎

[@annao7210]

Mahalo! Saved us a lot of headaches.

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@GLifestyle50]

Great video.. thanks!!

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome and thank you for the feedback! 😎

[@markheflin]

well done video. thanks!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks and you’re welcome! 😎

[@frenchgirlist]

Great video

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Much appreciated! 😎

[@mhunter421]

Nice didn't realize it was so easy, thanks

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome. Like an instructor told the class years ago… “it’s easy once you know.” LOL 😎

[@henryky5031]

Thanks for sharing

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome! 😎

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

Excellent video. Great job showing the details of the work. Very professionally done. I will change out my broken wheel today with your video to help me. Thank you. Edit: found that mine engages a soft plastic part (the round part that the roller is pried off) that broke as soon as I tried to spread the roller with my #1 Phillips screw driver. Of course! So now I have a door that is trash.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thanks for the feedback. Professionally done might be a stretch… LOL 😎

[@Colorado-Tinkering]

@@HacksbyDad it seems that some manufacturers make the interior door corners - the part that engages the wheel assembly you showed being replaced - out of plastic entirely. Crazy. I’m bringing the door to a professional now to have it replaced. 🥺

[@HacksbyDad]

@@Colorado-Tinkering Oh... I haven't run into that, but I've only worked on a few sliding screen doors. At least you tried. 👍

[@mmrose]

Thanks!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks for you support! Much appreciated! 😎

[@ecmullen]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thank you for the feedback! Much appreciated! 😎

[@edwardignacio5835]

Thanks man

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! 😎

[@iljamats889]

Super clear, 😉😁

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks!

[@danielyee4598]

Try spray some WD-40 lubricant. The rollers will slide in easily.

[@Victor_976]

This is exactly what i need

[@HacksbyDad]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for the feedback. 😎

[@Puhleeeez]

Helpful. Thanks

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome! 😎

[@francojuan5554]

Love it.. thank you

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! 😎

[@hugozavala33]

Great thank you

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome! 😎

[@jftube3333]

Great video. Nice explanation. Do you recommend the medal over plastic? The ones I want to replace are plastic. Should I stick to plastic?

[@HacksbyDad]

I personally like the quieter plastic rollers. 😎

[@Richard.Sagman]

Thanks! I can’t believe I lived with annoying broken wheels for the last year!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks for your support! Much appreciated! 😎

[@RyBredFro9003]

Noice! Super helpful. Great tips and descriptions.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks!

[@jere2464]

Thank you. Is it the same procedure for the glass sliding door?

[@HacksbyDad]

Similar, but the glass door has different rollers.

[@BillBene67]

Excellent video. I will try this. If I remove the wheels, will most hardware stores carry same size wheels?

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! The rollers weee available at my local Home Depot.

[@RandomStuffByMe]

I know this is a much later response, but do you have any idea what to do if one of the tabs breaks? We have a similar screen door, but the tabs are plastic. The wheel feel right out when I got the door off the rail and the broken portion of the tab is inside of it. Hoping that I don't have to replace the entire door. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@HacksbyDad]

Hi there... If you're referring to the tab on the roller, you can purchase new rollers or use one from the top of the door (if in good condition). If you're referring to the pegs on the corner brace, you can purchase a new corner brace, but replacing it will require removing the screen and taking apart the frame. Hope this helps. 😎

[@kerrieford6110]

Awesome

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! 👍😎

[@notalone2575]

We owe you beers.

[@HacksbyDad]

12 pack? Lol 😎

[@RubberPantz]

A lot of cuss words preceded my watching this video as I tried to install new rollers. If you didn't post this video - they would still be getting cussed ! Thank you! !

[@HacksbyDad]

LOL! I’m glad that you found the video helpful. 😎

[@RubberPantz]

@@HacksbyDad You should have put a warning out that the door will now slide so much faster/easier that caution should be in order once the wheels are replaced ! Lol 😅

[@HacksbyDad]

@@RubberPantz 👍😎

[@TheBrave2024]

I hate doing this job espeially with old, old screen door. Getting the prongs to snap into place is a pain in the butt!

[@HacksbyDad]

Agreed! 👍😎

[@Elikiq]

What if there is no labeling on the sliding door or screen, how do I figure out what type of roller to buy?

[@HacksbyDad]

I suggest that you remove the door and remove a roller. You can also check the top of the door… if those rollers are in good condition you can move them to the bottom of the door. 😎

[@jessicamartinez4155]

My screen door seems to drag-could bad roller be the problem? Please know the screen was installed in 1982.

[@HacksbyDad]

It could be the rollers. You can remove the door and try spinning the rollers with your fingers. 😎

[@danielyee4598]

Good video, but not easy to install the rollers just with the screwdriver. However, after I sprayed some WD-40 lubricant, the rollers slide in easily.

[@HacksbyDad]

WD-40 to the rescue! 👍😎

[@JohnFinityRealtor]

You mentioned arching motion several times but No idea what that supposed to mean

[@de8784]

My dog ran through the screen door and broke both the entire screen door off. After doing what you showed I realized the wheels aren't broken, what's is broken are the pegs the tabs go into. When I took the wheels out the pegs were stuck and broken into the wheel tabs. Is there anyway to replace the "pegs" as you called it?

[@HacksbyDad]

How big is your dog? LOL Google “Primeline B-569” for the corner insert. It should be available at the Home Depot and Amazon. The Home Depot product page has a how-to replace video. Good luck! 😎

[@de8784]

@@HacksbyDad Thanks! That looks like it should work. Will get it and get it done. Believe it or not, it's a Sheppard puppy only 25 lbs right now. But I imagine the wheels were already failing since it's her 10th time running into it lol

[@HacksbyDad]

@@de8784 👍😎

[@JamesSchrader-i7o]

I'm a genius now, I did it with the least amount of swearing

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@ericwolfe3918]

Where did your 4 new rollers ?

[@HacksbyDad]

Amazon... a link is in the video description. The rollers should also be available at Home Depot.

[@danielyee4598]

I bought a package of 2 for around $5-$6 from Lowes.

[@therevdrmom]

Nope. There's no rocking that clip into place. The wheel crumbles

[@KurtDick]

Great, it's easy to replace the bad one.

[@HacksbyDad]

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[@SriramKarra]

thank you for the clear video and explanation!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated. 😎

[@richardmiskanis4780]

Thanks! VERY helpful!!

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome! Glad you found the video helpful. 😎

[@NeilSpiegel]

Very helpful thx.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome. Thanks for the feedback. 😎