Locating Shower Door Replacement Parts

You may have noticed your shower door just doesn’t work like it used to. Over time your shower door’s parts may become worn due to the repetitive use your shower receives. Sometimes the hardware included in a shower door enclosure kit is not of high quality, you may not like it or it does not fit the design scheme of your bath. This is another reason you may be trying to locate shower door replacement parts.

Finding shower door replacement parts can be a time consuming task. There is some homework you can complete that will help limit the amount of frustration from finding shower door replacement parts. This guide is designed to assist you navigate the process of locating your specific shower door’s parts.

First you should know the answers to the following questions. This could help you a great deal when you actually go to locate the shower door replacement parts you need.

1. What type of shower are you buying shower door replacement parts for? You should write down the manufacturer name, model and number if you have it.

2. Determine what type of shower door part you need to replace. If you do not know what the name of the shower door’s part is; perhaps you can figure out what it does.

This is a list of some shower door replacement parts that commonly wear and need to be replaced. Having a general knowledge of them will let you inform a customer service person of what category shower door replacement part you are looking for.

- Shower door hinges and pivots-These shower door parts are responsible for holding your shower door in place on your enclosure. Typically these shower door replacement parts are required if you do not have a sliding shower door.

You may have to buy these in a set of two. If the manufacturer of your shower does not have shower door replacement parts available; you will require two anyway for them to match; even if you only need to replace one.

- Pulls and handles-This shower door replacement part is the handle used for opening and closing your shower door. Most types of shower door enclosures require this piece. This is the shower door part most handled and can need replacing more often due to wear and or breakage.

- Glass clamps and brackets-These shower door parts hold the glass panels together that make up your shower enclosure.

- U-channels and thresholds-U-channels are made up of long strips of metal that doors (such as sling shower doors) fit into. Thresholds are the shower door’s part that allows the door and enclosure to form a water tight seal. It is sometime apt to rust or corrode due to environmental (humidity, soap, chemicals) exposure.

- Roller Mechanism-This shower door replacement part is made of plastic, fits into the bottom ledge of a sliding shower door and lets it glide smoothly open and closed. This shower door part is prone to wear due to use over time.

There are other shower door parts that might need to be replaced. The above list covers the most commonly looked for shower door replacement parts. With this information, you can consult a professional, look online or visit your local home improvement store for further assistance with finding the shower door replacement part you need.