https://dwyer-brandstrup-3.technetbloggers.de/where-are-you-going-to-find-bi-fold-door-repair-be-1-year-from-this-year Repairing Bifold Doors Bifold doors can be a great feature for your home but over time the hardware that holds them together could deteriorate. Cleaning and lubricating mechanisms (including the locks) can ensure they operate smoothly and efficiently. Most of the time, the issue is something small that can be fixed easily. 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 is a pair of panels that slide on a track located in the head side jambs or floor. They pivot around pins that are located in the corners closest to the frame of one panel and a guide is positioned on top of the other panel to help it move along the track. It is possible to replace your pivot pin or anchor if the bifold is sliding. The pivot pins of a bifolding door are attached to the track via brackets that are screwed into the side jamb, as well as the headjamb or floor. 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 when moving long logs using an equipment like a track loader or a grapple. This problem can often be solved by loosening set screws on the bracket's bottom, and raising the door a little. This will align the door edge with the frame, and will eliminate the scrape. It is not uncommon to see the main pivot of the bifolding door damaged or broken. The reason is that the pin is subjected to more force and twisting than the coupler or thumb. This is particularly true for older pins made of a soft material. If the pin is broken you can remove it from the door using the flat-head screwdriver or pliers. Then clean out the coupler or thumb and replace it with a brand new pin. Ensure the diameter of the pin is identical to th