https://postheaven.net/flowercereal1/15-secretly-funny-people-working-in-bi-fold-door-repair https://yamcode.com/10-tell-tale-signs-you-must-see-to-know-before-you-buy-bifold-repairs Repairing Bifold Doors Bifold doors are an excellent addition to your home but as time passes, the hardware that holds them together will become damaged. Cleaning and lubricating mechanisms (including the locks) will ensure that they run smoothly and efficiently. The most common issue is something small that is easily fixed. This guide will teach you how to fix your bifold doors when they become difficult to open or close. Cracked Pivot Pins A bifold door is a pair of panels that slide down tracks that are that is installed in the head and floor or side jambs. They pivot around pins installed in the corners closest to the frame of one panel and a guide is positioned on the top of the other one to move it on the track. If your bifold is sagging or rattling, it could need to replace the pivot pin or anchor. The pivot pins of bifolding doors are connected to the track via brackets that are screwed into the side jamb and the floor or headjamb. The bottom bracket is notched to adjust the angle of the door relative to the floor or jamb. Occasionally, the pivot pins break or break off. This is usually caused by the twisting force applied to the pivot pin when moving long logs with the help of a track loader or grapple. Most of the time, this issue can be solved by loosening the set screws on the bracket's bottom and raising the door a bit. This will make the edge of the door with the frame and eliminate the scrape. It is not unusual to see the main pivot on a bifolding door cracked or broken. The pin is exposed to more force and twisting compared to the thumb or coupler. This is especially true with older pins that are made of a soft material. If the pin is broken you can pull it out of the door using an pliers or flat-head screwdriver. Clean the coupler or thumb and replace it with a brand ne