https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/sutton-bifold-door-repairs-near-me/ Bi Fold Door Repair - 3 Simple Fixes They can be an attractive addition to any house. They permit easy movement between rooms and provide unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape. But, bifold doors are often out of alignment, which can be dangerous and a problem for people who use them frequently. There are simple solutions for fixing your bifold door. Cracked Pivot Pin Like all doors like any other door, bi fold doors can experience some wear and tear with time. Some of this wear can result from an unfit door or weather conditions. However, most of these issues can be resolved by simple maintenance. The most common issue for bi fold doors is when it starts to sag or scrape against the floor. This is typically caused by carpeting or changing the flooring material, however it can also be the result of damaged hardware or pivot pins. Three basic adjustments are possible to correct this issue. Begin by loosening the screw that is set on top of the pivot bolt a bit using a wrench, and then use a screwdriver to tighten it up. This will allow you to re-align the door. You may need to repeat this process multiple times to ensure that the door is in the proper alignment. Check to make sure that the anchors/pivots on top as well as bottom have not cracked. If they're cracked, you can glue and secure them to each other. However to be only a temporary solution. If the crack is severe it is necessary to replace the pivot pin. Another option is to remove the pin that broke and find a machine shop that could create a new cap made of Delrin or Nylon and then put it on the metal pin that is already. You'll have to save the damaged cover to hand over to the machine shop to allow them to duplicate the outside dimensions of the cap. You can also grease your pivot bolt with grease. This will help it move more easily. However, you must ensure that the grease does not contain Molybdenum Di Sulfide as thi