https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/chelmsford-bifold-door-repairs-near-me/ Repairing Bifold Doors Bifold doors can be a great feature for your home, but over time the hardware that holds them together could become damaged. Cleaning and lubricating the mechanisms (including the lock) will keep them functioning smoothly and efficiently. Oft, the problem is easily fixed. This guide will show how to fix your bifold door when it becomes difficult to open or close. Cracked Pivot Pins A bifold door is a set of panels that slide on a track located in the head side jambs, or floor. They pivot on pins installed in the corners of the panel closest to the frame and an anchor is placed on top of the other panel to guide it along the track. If your bifold is sliding or rattling, it could require a replacement of the pivot pin or anchor. The pivot pins on bifold doors are attached to the track using brackets that are screwed to both the side jamb and the floor or head jamb. The bottom bracket is fitted with an notch that allows you to adjust the angle between the door and the floor or jamb. Sometimes, the pivot pins crack or break off. This is usually caused by twisting force that is applied to the pivot pin while moving long logs with the track loader or grapple. This issue is usually solved by loosening set screws on the bracket's bottom and then 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 uncommon to see the main pivot pin on a bifold door cracked or broken. The reason is the pin is exposed to more pressure and twisting than a coupler or thumb. This is particularly true for older pins that are made of soft materials. If the pin is broken you can pry it out of the door with an pliers or flat-head screwdriver. After cleaning the coupler, or thumb replace it with a new pin. Make use of a punch with the same diameter as the old pin to insert the new pin. If the pivot pin is damaged and is not replaced it