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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide If your bifold doors are squeaking and squeaking, they may require a little attention. You may have to clean or lubricate them, or even adjust them. The problem could be caused by an unfastened bolt on the top pivot, or by the top guide roller. This kit comes with all the hardware required to restore your bi-fold closet door to optimal performance. Remove the Door Installing an internal set of bifold doors could seem like a complex and difficult project however, it's actually straightforward for a DIYer with a bit of experience. Getting the frame into position isn't a major issue but the trick is getting the doors to fold and close easily and accurately. Bifold doors are a complex piece of machinery and, therefore they may require some tuning up to function correctly. It could be as simple as tightening screws or as complex as taking out the door and replacing a pivot pin or roller. You can usually fix these problems with a few simple adjustments, without the need to take off the doors. You may find that your bifold doors are sliding and scraping the floor or jumping out of track. It's simple to fix these issues. Follow three easy steps and your bifold door should be back in line in short time. The most frequent issue that bifolding doors with internal hinges face is the sliding out of alignment. This can be caused by loose screws, holes in the anchor/pivot pins or simply a door that isn't aligned properly. The majority times this can be fixed by a few simple adjustments. However, if your door doesn't move at all, you may need to replace it. You'll have to take off the door using a screwdriver, and possibly a pair pliers to loosen any pivot pins that are tight. The screwdriver can be used to loosen the locking levers located on the bottom of the pivot bracket. The pliers are used to remove the pin. After the top roller has been removed Once the top roller is removed, you can raise the door, swivel downward and then remove it from its pivot brackets and track. It is usually a simple procedure, but be careful to not let the door hit the frame of the door. Then, you'll be able cut off the edge of the door which is scraping the floor, and then sand it until it's smooth. You can then repaint or refinish it as required. Remove the Roller Guide This spring-loaded roller guides mounts on top of a bifolding door to ensure smooth operation. It is designed specifically for Kenna frames, and can fit door panels that range from 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is made from steel, nylon and plastic components. It can replace the damaged guide. To begin the process of removing the guide roller, take out any screws holding it in place. Do this using a screwdriver and a bit to loosen it. Use your hands to slowly lift it off the frame. It may take some effort, so let someone else help you keep the door in place as you take it off. Once the old guide is removed, carefully cut the remaining finish around the foot of the new guide using a sharp blade to separate it from the rod blank. This will make it easier to remove and protect the new guide foot. The guide foot is extremely sharp, and it could cut or nick fingers. It is likely that you will need to use some force to pull the guide off, but be careful not to chip or break the foot. After you have separated the guide from the rod blank, be sure to remove all of the threads and epoxy that remain in the place where it was affixed. This will prevent any future issues with the guide. After removing the previous guide, check the new one by placing it at its new location. Apply a few rotations using masking tape or guide tubing to hold it in position. This allows you to double-check the guide alignment and spacing to make sure everything is properly set up. This step is crucial to avoid any future issues regardless of whether you are using the CRB Spine Finder and Deflection System or eyeball it. The final step is to replace the door. If the guide is in the correct position and functioning just as it should, you're able to proceed. Make sure that any screws or pins were removed or loosening must be replaced and tightened correctly when you're done. Remove the Bottom Pivot Bifold doors can be an attractive addition to a home, but they sometimes require to be tweaked or adjusted to keep them in good working order. Certain issues can be solved with the doors still in place. Other issues will require the doors be removed. This guide will walk you through the process of removing internal bifold door pivots, pins and rollers to make your doors slide like new again. The first step is to gather your tools. You'll save yourself a lot of frustration if you collect all the tools you need in advance. You'll also need an plier and a screwdriver. You can purchase a set of basic tools at your local hardware store for a fair price. It's recommended to keep some wood glue on hand. This will come in handy when you need to fix any of the rollers back in place. After gathering your tools and tools, open the bifold door and loosen the top track bracket using your screwdriver. Once the bracket is loose, the door should be capable of sliding off the top track completely. It may take a small amount of jiggling, but it should come right off the track. The pivot on the bottom of the frame will need to be removed. It is best to do this from the outside of your home So, make sure to close any interior doors that you are able to open. This will be a lot easier than trying to work from inside. If the track at the bottom looks good, you can simply lift the door and remove the track. If the track is damaged, you'll have to replace it. Hardware stores sell replacement tracks for bifold doors as well as swinging closet doors. If the track is seriously damaged, you may have to replace it completely. Now that your track is repaired or replaced it is time to check the doors for the proper operation. Make sure that they are able to move smoothly from position to position. You should also ensure that the edges of the door are parallel to the frame when it is closed. If they're not, you'll need to adjust the top pivot bracket by tightening or loosening the bottom setscrew. Replace the Roller Bifold doors are a great way to enclose closets as well as laundry nooks and pantries, but only if they function properly. They comprise two door panels that are hinged and open using a track that sits in the frame's top. Over time, the roller guides can wear out and cause the doors to slide. The roller guide can be replaced in a matter of minutes using a few tools. The first step is to remove the guide for your roller from the door panel. This requires removal of the bottom pivot bolt and loosening the screw that holds the guide at its top. After removal of the guide, lift the panel out of the track. Then using a wrench remove the top pivot bolt from the hole in the frame's header by loosening the bolt. A top nylon replacement guide with a 7/8 inch diameter wheel and a base made of steel is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It can be mounted on the top edge of the bifold door, which is 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is spring-loaded to adjust in the upper track for smooth glide. Another common problem with a bifold door is that it scrapes against the floor when it opens or closes. This is often the result of adding carpet or other flooring materials that require the doors to be raised slightly to ensure proper clearance. The removal of the bottom pivot adjustment screw, loosening the top track's mounting screws and moving the anchor pin typically enough to eliminate this issue. A new set of top roller guides is a low-cost solution to a problem that can make bifold doors difficult to operate. They're usually available at your local hardware store in the door section however, they are also available on the internet from a variety of sellers. You'll also require an elongated squeeze-clamp as well as a small container of Elmer's wood adhesive which can be found in big box stores. bifold door repairs is used to keep the area being repaired shut after the glue has been inserted and dried.