https://griffith-husum-3.technetbloggers.de/do-you-think-bifold-door-repair-be-the-next-supreme-ruler-of-the-world https://chambers-nielsen.mdwrite.net/11-ways-to-completely-sabotage-your-bi-folding-door-repair-1729896860 Repairing that is used to hold the bifold doors together can deteriorate over time. Cleaning and lubricating mechanisms (including the locks) can keep them running smoothly and efficiently. Most of the time, the issue is minor and is easily fixed. This guide will explain how to fix your bifold door when it becomes difficult to open or shut. Cracked Pivot Pins A bifold door is made up of a pair of panels that slide down a track located in the head floor or side jambs. They pivot around pins that are placed in the corners closest to the frame of the one panel and a guide is put on top of the other panel to move it on the track. If your bifold is sliding or rattling, you may require replacing the pivot pin or anchor. The pivot pins on bifold doors are attached to the track through brackets that are screwed to both the side jamb as well as the floor or head jamb. The bottom bracket features an notch that allows you to adjust the angle between the door and the floor or jamb. Sometimes the pivot pins break or crack. This is usually caused by the force that twists the pivot pin while moving long logs with a track loader or grapple. This problem can often be solved by loosening the set screws on the bracket's bottom and then raising the door a little. This will align the door edge to the frame, and will eliminate the scrape. It is not unusual to see the pivot on a bifolding door cracked or broken. The pin is subjected more force and twisting as opposed to the coupler or thumb. This is particularly true for older pins that are composed of soft materials. If the pin is damaged you can take it off from the door by prying it out with an flat-headed screwdriver or pliers. After cleaning the coupler, or thumb, replace it with a brand new pin. Check that the pin'