How Los Angeles Weather Affects Your Sliding Doors — And What to Do About It

Living in Los Angeles has its perks—sunshine, ocean breezes, and beautiful backyard views. But that same weather takes a toll on your home, especially your sliding doors.

At Dr Slide Door, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners across LA repair weather-related damage to their patio, closet, and glass sliding doors. Here’s how LA’s climate affects your doors—and what you can do to protect them.

☀️ 1. Sun Damage from Constant UV Exposure

With over 280 sunny days a year, LA’s powerful UV rays can:

• Fade and crack vinyl or wooden door frames

• Cause glass seals to fail, leading to foggy or moisture-filled panes

• Dry out weather stripping, reducing insulation and increasing energy bills

Solution: Use UV-blocking window film and have your seals inspected annually.

🌊 2. Salt Air & Ocean Breezes

If you’re near the coast—Santa Monica, Venice, or Malibu—you’re likely dealing with salt in the air. It can:

• Corrode metal tracks, rollers, and locks

• Cause rust buildup that affects door function

• Eat away at aluminum or steel frames over time

Solution: Regularly clean your tracks and hardware. Schedule professional maintenance at least once a year.

🌬️ 3. Wind & Debris

Santa Ana winds and seasonal gusts can blow leaves, dust, and grit straight into your sliding door tracks, leading to:

• Clogged rollers

• Off-track or jammed doors

• More frequent wear-and-tear

Solution: Keep the surrounding area clear and vacuum door tracks regularly.

💦 4. Moisture & Humidity (Yes, Even in LA)

While LA is mostly dry, winter rains and marine layers can introduce moisture that causes:

• Mold or mildew around tracks and seals

• Wood swelling in certain frame types

• Slower door movement or sticking

Solution: Inspect your door’s bottom seal and threshold for signs of water damage or buildup.

When to Call the Experts

If your door is hard to slide, making strange noises, or won’t lock properly, it’s time to call in the pros.

📞 Call Dr Slide Door at (888) 881-2007 for a free quote or to schedule your service.

Serving All of Los Angeles & Coastal Areas

We help homeowners and businesses in:

• Santa Monica

• Venice

• West LA

• Pasadena

• Burbank

• Long Beach

• And everywhere in between!

Dr Slide Door – LA’s Trusted Sliding Door Repair Specialists. Weather or not, we’ve got your back.