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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold doors are squeaking to the wall, they might need a little maintenance. You may have to clean, lubricate or adjust them. The issue could be caused by a loose screw on the top pivot or the top guide roller.

This kit includes all the hardware required to restore your bi folding door repair-fold closet door to its best performance.

Remove the Door

It may seem complicated and difficult to install an internal set of bifold doors, but for DIYers with a little experience, it's actually quite easy. The frame's placement isn't the problem but the trick is getting the doors to fold and close easily and accurately. As bifold doors are complex machines, they might require some 'tuning' to continue working properly. It could be as simple as tightening a screw, or as complex as removing and replacing the pivot pin or roller.

The majority of the time you can resolve these issues with a few basic adjustments without removing the doors. It is possible that your bifold doors are sagging, scraping the floor or bouncing off the track. It's easy to fix these problems. Follow these three easy steps and your bifold door will be back in line in short time.

One of the most common issues that internal bifold door repairs doors face is that they are sliding out of alignment. This could be due loose screws, holes on the anchor/pivots or a misaligned bifold door. In most instances, you can fix this by making a few simple adjustments, however if the door isn't moving at all it might need to be removed and replaced.

To open the door to open it, you'll require an appropriate screwdriver, and possibly pliers (to help loosen any pins on the pivot that are stuck). The screwdriver is used to disengage the locking levers located on the bottom bracket for pivots. The pliers are used for removing the pin.

After the top roller is removed, you can lift the door, turn it down and then remove it from its pivot brackets and track. It's usually quite simple however be careful not to let the door hit against the frame of the door. You'll then be able cut off the edge of the door that's scraping the floor, and then sand it until smooth. Then, you can repaint or replace it with a new finish as needed.

Remove the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guides mounts on the top of bifolding doors to facilitate smooth operation. It is specifically designed for Kenna frames and will fit door panels that range from 1 inch to 1-3/8 inch thick. It is made of steel, nylon and plastic components. It is able to replace a damaged guide.

To begin to remove the roller guide, remove any screws holding it in place. Do this using the screwdriver and a little to loosen it. Make use of your hands to gently lift it off the frame. This may require some effort, so let an assistant help you keep the door in place as you take it off.

After removing the old guide, carefully cut the remaining finish on the foot of the guide with a razor to separate it from blank rod. This will make the guide foot much easier to remove and will prevent any damage. The foot is extremely sharp, and it could cut or snag fingers.

It is possible to use some force to remove the guide, but take care not to chip or break the foot. After removing the guide that was previously attached, take out any epoxy or threads left in the area where it was attached. This will prevent future problems with the guide.

After removing the guide, check the new one by placing it in its permanent position. Make a few turns using masking tape or guide tubing in order to ensure it stays in place. This allows you to double check the alignment of the guide and spacing to make sure everything is properly set up. This is vital to avoid any issues in the future regardless of whether you are using the CRB Spine Finder & Deflection System or eyeball it.

If the guide is set properly and is functioning as it should the next step will be to reinstall the door in place. Make sure that any screws or pins that you loosened or removed should be replaced and tightened correctly after you've finished.

Remove the Bottom Pivot

Bifold doors can be a beautiful feature for a home, but they sometimes require to be tweaked or adjusted to keep them in good shape. Some issues can be resolved with the doors still in place. Others will require that the doors be removed. This guide will show you how to take off the internal bifold door pins, rollers, and pivots.

The first step is to gather your tools. Putting everything together before time can save you some frustration later on in the project. You'll also require an plier and a screwdriver. A set of basic tools can be bought at a reasonable cost from a local hardware store. It's important to have some wood glue in your kit. This is useful when you need to fix the rollers into place.

Once you've gathered your tools, begin by opening the bifold door seal replacement doors and then loosening the top track bracket using your screwdriver. Once the bracket is loose, you should be able to lift the door off the top track. It may take a small amount of jiggling, but it should come right off the track.

The bottom pivot of the frame needs to be removed. It is best to do this from the outside of the house So, make sure to shut any interior doors that you are able to open. This will be a lot easier than working from inside. If the track at the bottom is still in good condition, you'll be able to just lift up the door and take off the track.

If the track is damaged, then you'll need to replace it. Hardware stores sell replacement tracks for bifold doors as well as swinging closet doors. If the track is severely damaged, you may need to replace it completely.

You'll need to test your doors for their proper operation. Check that the doors can move into and out of their positions easily. You should also ensure that the edges of the door are parallel to the frame when closed. If they're not, you'll need to adjust the top pivot bracket by tightening or loosening the bottom screwscrew.

Replace the Roller

If they are installed correctly they can be used to cover laundry nooks, pantries and closets. Bifold doors comprise two panels that are hinged and slide along a track at the top of the frame. Over time, the roller guide bearings may wear out and cause the doors to slide and rub against the floor. The roller guide can be replaced in just a few minutes using a few tools.

The first step is removing the guide roller from your door panel. This requires removal of the bottom pivot bolt and loosening the screw that holds the guide to its top. Once the guide is removed then lift the door frame up and away from its track. Then, loosen the bolt that holds the top pivot bolt, and employ a wrench to remove it from the hole in the top header of the door frame.

A top nylon replacement guide with a 7/8 inch diameter wheel and a steel base is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It mounts at the top edge of bifold doors that are 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is spring loaded and adjusts itself in the upper track to ensure smooth gliding.

Another issue that is common to a bifold door seal replacement door is that it scrapes against the floor when it is closed or opened. This can occur after installing carpet, or other flooring materials that require the doors be raised slightly to allow clearance. This issue can be resolved by taking off the screws that adjust the bottom pivot, loosening up the top track mounting screws, and moving the anchor/pivot.

A new set of top roller guides is an inexpensive solution to a problem that can make bifold doors difficult to operate. They are usually available at your local hardware store in the door section. However they can be ordered on the internet from a variety of suppliers. Along with a brand new top guide for rollers, you'll require a small amount of Elmer's wood glue, which is sold in the big box stores and a squeeze clamp. The clamp is used to keep the repair area in place after the glue has been inserted and allowed to dry.