https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/sale-bifold-door-repairs-near-me/ Repairing Bifold Doors Bifold doors are an attractive feature for your home, but over time the hardware that holds them together will get worse. Cleaning and lubricating the mechanisms (including the lock) will keep them functioning efficiently and smoothly. Most of the time, the issue is a small issue that can be 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 consists of two panels that slide along a track in the floor and head jambs. They pivot using pins in the corners of one panel closest to the frame and a guide is installed on top of the other panel to guide it along the track. If your bifold is wobbling or rattling, you may require replacing the pivot pin or anchor. The pivot pins of a bifold door are affixed to the track using brackets that are screwed onto both the side jamb as well as the head jamb or floor. The bottom bracket has a notch that can be adjusted to alter the angle between the door and the floor or jamb. Sometimes the pivot pins crack or break. This is usually caused by the force of twisting applied to the pivot pin when moving long logs with an equipment like a track loader or a grapple. Often this problem can be resolved by loosening the set screws on the bracket's bottom and raising the door slightly. This will make the door edge to the frame, and will eliminate the scrape. It is not uncommon to see the pivot pin that is the primary one on bifold doors cracked or broken. The reason for this is that the pin is exposed to more force and twisting than the coupler or thumb. This is especially true for older pins that are made of soft materials. If the pin is damaged and you need to remove it from the door by squeezing it out with a flat head screwdriver or pliers. After cleaning the coupler, or thumb, replace it with a new pin. Use a tool that has the same diameter as the old