https://frazier-russo-4.federatedjournals.com/why-you-should-concentrate-on-improving-bi-fold-door-repair-1730316578 Repairing Bifold Doors The hardware that is used to hold the bifold doors together will wear out over time. Cleaning and lubricating the mechanism (including the locks) can ensure they operate smoothly and efficiently. Most of the time, the issue can be solved easily. This guide will explain how to fix your bifold door when it becomes difficult to open or shut. Cracked Pivot Pins A bifold door is comprised of two panels that slide along a track within the floor and head jambs. They pivot around pins that are 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 allow it to slide along the track. If your bifold is wobbling or rattling, it could require a replacement of the pivot pin or anchor. The pivot pins of a bifolding door are attached to the track with brackets that are fixed into the side jamb, as well as the floor or headjamb. The bottom bracket is notched to alter the angle of the door relative to the floor or jamb. Sometimes the pivot pins crack or break. This is typically caused by the force of twisting that is imposed on the pivot pin when moving long logs in a grapple or track loader. Often this problem is solved by loosening the set screws on the bracket's bottom and then raising the door slightly. This will align the edge of the door with the frame and remove the scrape. It is not uncommon to find the main pivot pin on the bifold door damaged or broken. is subjected more force and twisting as opposed to the coupler or thumb. This is particularly the case for older pins that are composed of soft materials. If the pin is broken you can remove it of the door with a flat-head screwdriver or pliers. Clean out the coupler or thumb and replace it with a new pin. Make use of a punch with the same end diameter as the old pin to press in the new pin. If the pivot pin is cracked and is n