https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/crawley-bifold-door-repairs-near-me/ Repairing Bifold Doors Bifold doors can be a great feature for your home but as time passes, the hardware that holds them together can become damaged. Cleaning and lubricating the mechanisms (including the locks) will ensure that they run smoothly and efficiently. Oft, the problem can be easily solved. This guide will teach you how to repair your bifold doors when they become difficult to open or close. Cracked Pivot Pins A bifold door consists of two panels that move across a track that runs through the floor and head jambs. They pivot on pins that are installed in the corners of the panel closest to the frame, and a guide is installed on top of the opposite panel to allow it to slide along the track. If your bifold is sliding or rattling, you may need to replace the pivot pin or anchor. The pivot pins of bifolding doors are connected to the track with brackets that are screwed into the side jamb and the headjamb or floor. The bottom bracket is notched to alter the direction of the door with respect to the floor or jamb. Sometimes the pivot pins break or break off. This is typically caused by twisting force imposed on the pivot pin during the movement of long logs in the track loader or grapple. Often this problem is solved by loosening the set screws on the bottom bracket and raising the door a bit. This will make the edge of the door in line with the frame and remove the scrape. It is not unusual to find the main pivot pin on the bifold door damaged or broken. The pin is subjected more force and twisting as opposed to the thumb or coupler. This is especially the case for older pins that are made of soft materials. If the pin is broken you can pull it out of the door using an pliers or flat-head screwdriver. After cleaning the coupler or thumb, replace it with a brand new pin. Check that the diameter of the pin is the same as the old pin and use a punch with the correct end diameter to