https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/bifold-doors-birmingham/ Repairing Bifold Doors Bifold doors are a great feature for your home, but as time passes, the hardware that holds them together can become damaged. Cleaning and lubricating all the mechanisms (including the lock) can help keep them functioning efficiently and smoothly. Oft, the problem is easily fixed. This guide will show you how to fix your bifold doors if they become difficult to open or close. Cracked Pivot Pins A bifold door is made up of a pair of panels that slide on a track installed in the head and floor or side jambs. They pivot around pins that are located in the corners closest to the frame of one panel. A guide is put on the top of the other one to help it move along the track. If your bifold is sagging or rattling, you may require a replacement of the pivot pin or anchor. The pivot pins on a bifold door are affixed to the track using brackets screwed to both the side jamb and the floor or head jamb. The bottom bracket is notched to alter the direction of the door with respect to the floor or jamb. Sometimes, the pivot pins will break or crack. This is usually caused by the twisting force applied to the pivot pin while moving long logs with the help of a track loader or grapple. This issue is usually solved by loosening the set screws on the bottom bracket and then raising the door slightly. This will bring the edge of the door in line with the frame and eliminate the scrape. It is not uncommon to see the pivot pin that holds the door together a bifold door cracked or broken. The pin is subjected to more force and twisting compared to the thumb or coupler. This is especially true for older pins made of soft material. If the pin is broken, you can remove it from the door by squeezing it out with an flat-headed screwdriver or pliers. After cleaning the coupler, or thumb replace it with a brand new pin. Ensure the pin's diameter is identical to the old pin and use a punch with the correct