Is your patio door hard to roll or doesn't roll at all?

The first thing you need to do is remove the head stop at the top of the unit on the inside. This will have about six to eight screws that hold it on. Once you remove this the door panel will tilt to the inside. Becareful some panels are very heavy and will require two people to remove the panel. Next; you want to lay the panel down on its side and remove the rollers. There are two types of rollers one has two screws that hold it on and the other is pressed in to the bottom of the panel. If you have the pressed in type, take a screwdriver and stick it in behind the roller and pry out. Then just install the new roller and reverse the process of putting the panel back in the opening.

You should also clean out all the tracks, before reinstalling the panel, this will assure that every thing is clean and clear of dust and dirt, so the new rollers won’t stick.

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Spring Home Tune-up List.

Well it seems it's about that time you start preparing your home for another beautiful summer. I know it's a hassle doing this every year, but a single week of spring tune-up every year can save you thousands on top of thousands of dollars. So in the long run you save money and improve the life span of your humble dwelling. Not so bad after all? Here's a little list of a couple things you should do:

Windows & Doors

1. Walk around the house check all the windows. (to make sure the are operating well)
2. Do the same thing with all the doors.
3. Compose a list of the windows and/or doors that are not functioning correctly.
4. Now, determine the problem and how to fix it.
5. Upgrade to modern Low-E windows if you haven't yet. (This is so important: it can save you 30%-40% on your heating bill!)
6. Look around all windows, doors, vents, and utility line entrances, if needed caulk them.
   

Roofing & Siding

1. Clean your gutters, also make sure your downspouts are securely attached.
2. Make sure there is no leaking from your roof.
3. Remove any trees that are touching your house or roof.
4. Check to see if the water sealing on your brick is still good.
5. Are there damaged bricks to be replaced?
6. Does your siding or trim need to be repainted? (Check often, rotted framing is BAD!)
   

Electrical & Plumbing

1. Check your outdoor receptacles, make sure there water tight.
2. Replace any of your light bulbs that are out or broken.
3. Test your water supply. (even if you think it's fine, annual testing is a must!)
4. Insulate your water heater.
5. Check your sump pump and make sure it works right. (battery back-up is a good idea)
6. Fix any leaky valves or slow drips.
7. Septic tank needs to be check and/or pump depending on it's size and use (1-5 years is normal)