https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/altrincham-bifold-door-repairs-near-me/ Bi Fold Door Repair - How to Fix Leaning Doors Without Removing the Hinges Bi-fold doors are elegant and practical way to connect your outdoor and indoor areas. But, like all door systems they need to be maintained in order to function properly. You can do this by cleaning and lubricating the mechanisms including your lock so that they run smoothly. This will help avoid issues that could cause them to break or get misaligned. Fix a Leaning Door If your door is leaning, it can create gaps between the door and frame which allow drafts to enter or block the latch plate from aligning up with the strike rail. In many instances, a door which is leaning can be fixed without having to remove the hinges. These quick and easy steps can save time effort, and even money. Start by tightening the hinge screws, using a screwdriver instead of drill. Turn them clockwise, but do not overtighten as this can cause holes to be ripped. Next, tighten screws that secure the top hinge to door jambs and the door. Increasing the length of these screws may assist, too. Occasionally, older hinges loosen their grip on the hinge pins, leaving them loose. Sometimes, gently tapping the three knuckles of the hammer using scrap wood may loosen them enough to allow you pull the hinge pins off and slide them off. This can free up the hinge that is stuck, however it will not fix the sagging of the door. To stop the sagging of the door, you could make use of a hinge shim to extend it from the jamb. These are available at hardware stores or you can build them yourself. You can make a shim simply by drawing the outline of the door hinge onto a thin piece cardboard and cutting it out. Experiment with a few to determine how far away from the barrel of the hinge you must extend it and then put it in the mortise of the hinge in the door jamb. If this doesn't resolve the sagging issue, you may have to adjust the sill anchors and h