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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold door is squeaking, it's likely that they need some attention. You may need to clean and lubricate them or adjust them. The problem may be caused by a loose screw on the top pivot or by the top roller guide.

This kit contains all the necessary hardware to bring your bi fold repairs-fold closet door to optimal performance.

Remove the Door

Installing a set of internal bifold doors may seem like an involved and difficult task however, it's actually straightforward for a DIYer with a bit of experience. The frame isn't the problem, but getting the doors to close and bi fold door repairs smoothly is. As bifold doors are complex machines, they may need some tuning to keep functioning correctly. This might be something as simple as tightening screws or as complex as removing the door and replacing a pivot pin or roller.

Most of the time, you can solve these issues with a few basic adjustments without removing the doors. It is possible that your bifold doors are sliding, scraping the floor or slipping off track. Getting these issues under control isn't difficult. With three simple steps your bifold doors can be back on track in short time.

The most common problem that bifolding doors with internal hinges face is that they slide out of alignment. This could be due to loose screws, holes on the anchor/pivots or an unaligned bifold door. Most of the time it can be fixed by making a few minor adjustments. However, if your door isn't moving at all, you may require replacing it.

To take the door off you'll need a screwdriver and possibly pliers (to help loosen any pins that are tight to pivot). The screwdriver is used to release the locking levers on the bottom of the pivot bracket. The pliers are used to take off the pin.

After the top roller has become loose it should be possible to raise the door and swivel it downward and allow you to pull it off of its track and pivot brackets. It's usually a straightforward procedure, but be careful to not let the door hit the door frame. Then, you can sand down the edges of the door to smooth it. Then, you can repaint or refinish it as required.

Take off the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guides the mount on the top of bifolding doors to ensure smooth operation. It is designed to work with Kenna frames and will fit the door's panel from 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is constructed of steel, nylon and plastic components and will replace a worn or damaged guide.

To begin the process of removing the guide for the roller, remove any screws holding it in place by using the screwdriver and a little to loosen it. Make use of your hands to gently pull it from the frame. It might take some effort to remove the door, so make sure you ask a friend to help you.

After removing the old guide, carefully cut the remaining finish on the guide's foot using a razor to separate it from the blank rod. This will make it easier to take off and ensure that there is no damage to the new guide foot. The foot is very sharp and could cut or snag fingers.

It is possible to use some force to remove the guide, but be careful not to break or chip the foot. Once you have removed the guide from the rod blank, make sure to get rid of all the epoxy and threads remaining in the area where it was affixed. This will avoid future issues with the guide.

After you have removed the previous guide, test your replacement by putting it in its permanent position. Apply a few rotations with masking tape or guide tubing in order to hold it in position. This allows you to double check the guide alignment and spacing to make sure everything is in place. This step is crucial to avoid any future issues, whether you use the CRB Spine Finder and Deflection System or just eyeball it.

If the guide is positioned correctly and functioning according to its intended function then the final step will be to put the door back in place. Remember to replace and tighten any screws or pins that you removed or loosened.

Remove the Bottom Pivot

Bifold doors can be an attractive addition to a home, but they sometimes require tweaking or adjusted to ensure they are in good condition. While some of the less critical issues can be resolved by keeping the doors in place, others require removal. This guide will show you how to remove the bifold internal door pins, rollers and pivots.

The first step is to gather your tools. You'll avoid frustration if you gather all of your tools beforehand. You'll also need an plier and a screwdriver. A set of basic tools can be purchased at a reasonable price at your local hardware store. It's also a good idea to have some wood glue handy. This can be useful in the event that you need to fix any of the rollers back in the correct position.

Once you've gathered your tools, start by opening the bifold doors, and then loosening the top track bracket with your screwdriver. Once the bracket is free, you'll be able to lift the door off the top track. It may take some jiggling, but it should pop off the track.

Next, you'll need to remove the pivot at the bottom from the frame. Close all doors to the interior before you begin. This will make it easier to do rather than working inside. If the track at the bottom is still in good working order you'll be able to just lift up the door and remove the track.

If the track is damaged, you'll need to replace it. You can get new tracks for bifold door seal repair doors and swinging closet doors from your local hardware store. If the track is seriously damaged then you may need to replace it completely.

You'll now need to test your doors for their proper operation. Verify that the doors be moved into and out of their positions effortlessly. You'll want to ensure that the edges of your door are parallel with the frame when closed. If they aren't, you'll need to adjust the top pivot bracket by tightening or loosening the bottom set screw.

Replace the Roller

When they are properly installed the bifold doors can easily enclose laundry nooks, pantries and closets. They consist of two door panels that are hinged together and slide open on tracks that are positioned in the frame's top. Over time the roller guide bearings could wear out and cause the doors to bow and rub against the floor. The roller guide can be replaced in just a few minutes with the use of basic tools.

The first step is removing the guide roller from your door panel. The pivot bolt at the bottom must be removed and the screw that holds the guide to the top of the door panel must be loosen. After the guide is removed, lift the door panel up and away from its track. Then, loosen the bolt that holds the top pivot bolt and employ the wrench to remove it from the hole in the top header of the door frame.

Stanley, Cox and Acme offer a top nylon replacement roller that has a 7/8-inch diameter wheel on a steel base. It is mounted on the top edge of a bifold door that is 1 to 1-3/8 inches in thickness and comes spring-loaded to self-adjust in the upper track to ensure smooth gliding.

Another issue with bifold doors is that it scrapes the floor when it closes or opens. This is often the result of adding carpet or other flooring materials that require the doors be slightly raised to allow for clearance. The removal of the bottom pivot adjustment screw and loosening the top track's mounting screws, and moving the anchor/pivot pin typically enough to eliminate this issue.

A new set of top roller guides is a low-cost solution to a problem that could make your bifold doors difficult to operate. They are typically available at your local hardware store in the door section. However they can be ordered online from several vendors. Along with a brand new top roller guide, you will require a small bottle of Elmer's wood glue that is sold in the big box stores as well as a squeeze clamp. The clamp is used to keep the repair bifold door bottom pivot area tightly closed after glue is inserted, and allowed to dry.