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Screen Door: How to remove screen patio door's rollers?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:47:34 -0700

my screen patio door's rollers have worn out and need to be replaced. I'm not sure how to remove the worn out wheels, there're screws on the edge, and I've removed the screws but the wheels still won't come out.
please advise

Door And Window: My window wont open. The gears have shifted! Please help!

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:22:14 -0700

My window won’t open. The gears have shifted. I can turn the handle a bit but because the gears have moved it doesnt do anything. I've tried wd40 and to move it with some tools but nothing works. I dont have a ton of tools. Is there a simple way to fix it or to remove/loosen the carriage bolt?

⟐ Answered April 18, 2025 at 3:22 MST

Padors PDR-105: Door goes up but wont come down

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:44:17 -0700

The roller door goes up with the remote and button on actual motor but wont go down with either

Blind: Vertical Blinds wont all swivel

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:31:03 -0700

My blinds were removed for painting without removing the slates. When it was put back up 3 of the slats did not swivel. How can I fix this?

Blind: How to fix corded blinds

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:20:20 -0700

I have one big thing of blinds they are in three sections and each section has its own two cords the middle section which is the bigger one won't go up even and one of the strings is shorter than the other how can I fix it

⟐ Answered March 04, 2023 at 17:20 MST

Blind: Cellular blinds won't fully expand

Fri, 27 May 2022 17:36:13 -0700

Levolor 72" cellular blinds won't fully expand. Something is hung up in the spring loaded cords. Anybody ever tear into one of these?

⟐ Edited May 27, 2022 at 17:36 MST

Door And Window: Window lock broken in locked position

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:15:57 -0700

My window lock is broken shut. I've tried the putty knife trick but can't seem to find the mechanism that I need to push down as the window won't even open an eighth of an inch. I need a solution that won't require replacing the entire window. Image shows lock and the maximum amount I can open it.

⟐ Edited by author April 11, 2021 at 12:15 MST

Door Handle: Schlage FE595 latchbolt stuck

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:27:57 -0700

This Keypad Lever with Flex Lock has served well for several years. But the latch bolt, for no obvious reason, no longer retracts on the strike plate when we close the door unless we move the lever. It doesn’t matter if the Flex Lock is locked or unlocked. The outside operation - lock, unlock states - is normal. The door closer can no longer close the door without operating the lever, which renders the ADA door closer function useless. The door, hinges, lock, and door closer work perfectly and the batteries are fresh. Just the latch bolt stops the door from latching by itself when the door closes.

Product page = schlage.com/en/home/products/FE595PLYFFFFLA

Any help would be appreciated!

Door Handle: Door won't open stuck

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:06:11 -0700

I lost the keys of a door so I bought a new cylinder to put the new cylinder I split the old ultra cylinder in half and the still wont open

What do I need to do help please

Do I have to do like push a pin or something idk please help

⟐ Commented February 08, 2021 at 12:06 MST

Door Closer: How to decrease the opening force in GEZE TS 5000 beyond min setting

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:12:53 -0700

I have a new GEZE TS 5000 and I have backed the “force” adjustment all the way (it shows 2 on scale from 2-6). However, the force is still too strong for application - inside doors in a pediatric office. So the question is if there is a way to disassemble the unit and adjust the spring, perhaps shorten it? Thanks.

⟐ Edited by author August 28, 2020 at 6:12 MST

Garage Door Opener: How to repair my garage door?

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:19:27 -0700

I really need my garage door repaired.

Thought of trying doing it myself or give the job to a professional.

The thing is I didnt get any recommendation on a supplier.

Maybe someone here from Florida and know the following and can recommend (or not)

https://masterliftfl.com/

If you know any other supplier please reply.

In addition, whats the price range for a repair?

Thanks in advance

⟐ Commented October 23, 2018 at 10:19 MST

Blind: Anyone know where to get Autovue power blinds replacement motors?

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 15:35:11 -0700

My Autovue brand name powered blinds have a failed motor.

Unfortunately it is not serviceable, so I'm looking for a source to find a replacement.

⟐ Edited July 21, 2018 at 15:35 MST

Screen Door: Screen Door Sliding down

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 01:43:19 -0700

How can i get my Screen Door snug again at the top it seems to be falling down, tried tightening all screws with no luck it is breaking the hinges

⟐ Commented February 17, 2016 at 1:43 MST