Tip: Remove a Sliding Glass Door

Sometimes you need to remove a sliding glass door. Perhaps the door is broken or you may simply want to thoroughly clean out the track.  Believe me, I’ve spent quality time trying to remove a sliding glass door, only to remember that the solution is brain-dead simple:

Sliding glass doors are installed top first.

So, the way to remove a sliding glass door is by doing the opposite. Even the strongest person may find that this requires a helper.

Grasp each side of the door. Lift up. You will find that there is some “give,” about half an inch.

Keeping the top edge of the sliding door in its channel, swing out the bottom edge so that it clears the sill.

Now the door will be free, and you can move it the rest of the way out.