https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/eastleigh-bifold-door-repairs-near-me/ Repairing Bifold Doors The hardware that holds the bifold doors together will deteriorate over time. Cleaning and lubricating the mechanism (including the locks) can keep them running smoothly and efficiently. Often, the problem is minor and can be fixed easily. 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 set of panels that slide along track that is that is installed in the head and side jambs, or floor. They pivot around pins installed in the corners closest to the frame of the one panel and a guide is placed on the top of the other one to help it move along the track. It is possible to replace your pivot pin or anchor if the bifold is falling. The pivot pins of bifold doors are fixed to the track through brackets screwed to both the side jamb as well as the head jamb or floor. The bottom bracket is notched to alter the angle of the door in relation to the floor or jamb. Sometimes the pivot pins crack or break off. This is usually due to the twisting force applied to the pivot pin when moving long logs with an equipment like a track loader or a grapple. Most of the time, this issue can be resolved by loosening the set screws on the bracket's bottom and raising the door slightly. This will align the edge of the door in line with the frame and eliminate the scrape. It is not uncommon to find the pivot pin that is the primary one on bifold doors cracked 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 new pin. Use a punch that has the same diameter at the end as the old pin to insert the new pin. If the pivot pin has cracked