How To Guides

Milgard in-swing and out-swing doors have two types of hinges. In this video, you will learn how to adjust the knuckle hinge. Adjusting the hinges can help eliminate door drag on the frame, correctly distribute door weight and increase functionality of your swinging door.

It only takes 10 minutes to adjust the window vent on a horizontal slider window when you notice the reveal is off. The word “reveal” refers to a small amount of open space between the sash and the frame. Adjusting the roller wheels will help align the window again.

This video will show you how to properly remove and re-install the screen on a sliding glass door. Download instructions for more information.

This video is going to show you how to adjust your door's rollers to ensure smooth operation and maintain weather tightness. Download instructions for more information.

If you are not sure if the weep system on your Milgard® vinyl window or door is working properly, follow these instructions to test the system to ensure proper function. This video specifically shows a half-vent window, but instructions are appropriate for all Milgard windows and doors. Download instructions for more information.

This video will guide you through how to adjust your Milgard® French Doors manufactured prior to January 2019 to achieve equal sight lines, show you how to properly operate the locks and how to adjust the mortise latch to the correct position. Download instructions for more information.

This video will guide you through how to adjust your Milgard® Essence Series® sliding glass door to help it operate smoothly. If your locks or door panels are not properly aligned with the strike plate, follow these instructions to adjust the locks and wheels on your door. Download instructions for more information.

This video will guide you through how to adjust your Milgard® vinyl four panel sliding glass door to help it operate smoothly. If your locks or door panels are not properly aligned with the strike plate, follow these instructions to adjust the locks and wheels on your door. Download instructions for more information.

In the printable instructions, you will:

Remove 4 adjustment plugs
Lift the panel off the rollers
Turn the adjustment screws
Adjust the panels to the strike plate

Learn the correct way to measure a Milgard window and patio door screens. Some screens need to be measured from outside edge to outside edge and others need measurements on the inside lip. This how-to video shows the different window and door styles and the right way to measure. Download instructions for more information.

Learn how to install a door roller on Milgard patio doors. This tutorial will give step-by-step procedures on how to remove the operable part of the patio door from the frame, replace the door rollers, and reinsert the door back in the frame. Download instructions for more information.

The mortice latch is the metal latch mechanism that is on the operating side of a Milgard French swing door. This latch connects to the door frame to keep it from opening on its own. These latches are adjustable and can turn front or back. This how-to video shows how to change the direction if it gets turned the wrong way. Download instructions for more information.

Learn the best way to clean and lubricate a Milgard sliding patio door. The cleaning and lubrication process is quick and easy to complete. Routine maintenance is required to keep your sliding door operating as smoothly. Download instructions for more information.

Weep holes are a feature on Milgard sliding doors that help ensure the water runs out of the door track properly. Cleaning the weep holes on a vinyl sliding patio door is very easy to do and takes about 5 minutes. This cleaning process is highly recommended to keep your weep holes free of dirt and debris.

The strike plate is a metal plate where the locking pins on a Milgard sliding door engage. Sometimes this plate can become loose. These instructions will help you make the proper adjustments, check your work for accuracy and help you readjust if necessary.

It only takes 5 minutes to adjust the screen on your sliding patio door. These handy instructions will walk you through the process step-by-step and help you make corrections if you’ve over adjusted. This guide is applicable to all Milgard sliding door screens.

This DIY Self-Service Guide will show you how to do a strike adjustment on OXXO sliding patio door.

This video will show you how to properly adjust the lock and handle on your Milgard sliding glass door. Download instructions for more information.

Learn how to remove and adjust a Milgard patio door screen and lock. This how-to video shows the correct way to remove and reinsert a patio screen door. It also shows how to adjust the patio door lock in case the locking mechanism isn’t connecting. Download instructions for more information.

This video will show you how to replace the lock snib, which is the mechanism used to engage the lock. If the snib is damaged or broken, it should be replaced. Download instructions for more information.

Milgard in-swing and out-swing doors have two types of hinges. In this video, you will learn how to adjust the lift off hinge on Milgard swing doors manufactured before 2019. Adjusting the hinges can help eliminate door drag on the frame, correctly distribute door weight and increase functionality of your swinging door. Download instructions for more information. Need help identifying your hinge? View this document.