https://kirkeby-glerup-2.thoughtlanes.net/an-easy-to-follow-guide-to-choosing-the-right-bi-fold-door-repair Repairing Bifold Doors The hardware that connects the bifold doors will deteriorate over time. Cleaning and lubricating the mechanism (including the locks) can ensure they operate smoothly and efficiently. The most common issue is minor and can be easily fixed. This guide will show how to fix your bifold door when it becomes difficult to open or close. Cracked Pivot Pins A bifold door is made up of a pair 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. A guide is placed on the top of the other one to help it move along 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 with brackets that are screwed into the side jamb as well as the floor or headjamb. The bottom bracket is notched to alter the direction of the door with respect to the floor or jamb. Sometimes the pivot pins crack or break. This is usually due to the force that twists the pivot pin while moving long logs using a track loader or grapple. This problem can often be resolved by loosening the set screws on the bottom bracket and raising the door a little. This will bring the edge of the door in line with the frame and remove the scrape. It is not unusual to find the pivot pin that is the primary one on bifold doors cracked or broken. The pin is subjected more force and twisting as opposed to the thumb or coupler. This is especially true for older pins made of soft material. If the pin is damaged, you can pry it out of the door using the flat-head screwdriver or pliers. Clean out the coupler or thumb and replace it with a brand new pin. Make use of a punch with the same diameter as the pin that was used to insert the new pin. If the pivot pin is damaged and is