https://output.jsbin.com/pumizoriqu/ Bi Fold Door Repair - How to Fix Leaning Doors Without Removing the Hinges Bi-fold doors are elegant and practical way to connect your outdoor and indoor areas. However, just like every other door system, they need to be maintained properly to function properly. You can do this by cleaning and lubricating the mechanisms including your lock so that they operate smoothly. This will avoid problems that could cause them to break or become misaligned. How to fix a leaning door It is possible for your door to sag, causing gaps between the frame and the door. These gaps can let drafts in or prevent the latch from aligning with the strike rail. In many instances, a door which is leaning can be fixed without taking off the hinges. These quick and simple steps can save your time, effort and money. Use a screwdriver to tighten the hinge screws, instead of drilling. Don't overtighten them, as it could strip out the holes. Next tighten the screws that secure the top hinge to the jamb and door. You can also extend the length of these screws. Sometimes, hinges with a long lifespan lose their grip and loosen. Sometimes, gently tapping the three knuckles of the hammer with a piece of scrap wood could loosen them up enough to allow you pull the hinge pins out and slide it off. This will release the stuck hinge but not the door's sliding. To combat the sagging on the door, you can make use of a hinge shim to extend it beyond the jamb. They can be found at hardware stores, or you can create them yourself. Simply trace the outline of your door hinge on a thin piece of cardboard, then cut out the shape to use as an shank. Test a variety of shims to see how much you will need to extend the hinge away from the barrel. Then, put the shim inside the hinge mortise of the door jamb. If this doesn't solve the sagging, you may need to adjust the sill and the hinge jamb as well as the door's frame. If the hinge jamb has been twisted out of square with the wall