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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide If your bifold doors are squeaking and squeaking, they may need a little maintenance. They may require cleaning, lubricated or adjusted. The issue could be caused by a loose screw on the top pivot or by the top roller guide. This kit includes all the necessary hardware to return your bi-fold closet door system to optimal performance. Remove the Door Installing a set of internal bifold doors may seem like a complex and complicated project, but it's actually quite easy for DIYers with a bit of experience. Getting the frame into position isn't a major issue The trick is getting the doors to fold and close easily and accurately. Bifold doors are intricate pieces of machinery, and as such, they might need some 'tuning up' to function correctly. It could be as simple as tightening screws or as complex as taking out the door and replacing the pivot pin or roller. The majority of the time you can fix these issues by making a few simple adjustments, without having to remove the doors. You may find that your bifold doors are sagging and scraping the floor or bouncing off the track. It's easy to fix these problems. Follow three easy steps and your bifold doors will be back on track in the shortest amount of time. One of the most frequent problems that bifold doors with internals encounter is sliding out of alignment. This could be due to loose screws, holes in the anchor/pivot pins or simply a misaligned door. In the majority of instances, you can fix this issue with a few simple adjustments, but if your door isn't moving at all, it could be necessary to have it removed and replaced. You'll have to take off the door using an screwdriver, and perhaps pliers to loosen any pivot pins that are tight. The screwdriver is used to release any locking levers that are on the bottom bracket of the pivot, and the pliers will allow you to pull the pin to release it and then take it off. Once the top roller is loose and the top roller is loose, you should be able to raise the door and swivel it downwards in order to lift it out of its track and pivot brackets. It is usually a simple procedure, but you need to be cautious not to let the door strike the door frame. Then, you can sand down the edge of the door to make it smooth. You can then paint or refinish the door as required. Remove the Roller Guide This spring-loaded guide roller is mounted on the top edge of a bifold door to help in 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 nylon, steel and plastic components. It can replace an old guide. Remove any screws holding the roller guide in place with the screwdriver. After that, carefully use your hands to remove it of the frame. It may take some effort, so have a friend help you to keep the door in place while you take it off. Once the guide you used to guide your child is removed, carefully cut through the remaining finish over the foot of the new guide using the help of a razor blade to separate it from the rod blank. This will make the guide foot much easier to remove and also prevent any damage. The foot is extremely sharp, and it could cut or snag fingers. You may need to apply some force to remove the guide, but be careful not to chip or break the foot. After you've removed the guide from the rod blank, be sure to get rid of all the threads and epoxy remaining in the area where it was attached. This will prevent future problems with the guide. After removing the old guide, test out your new guide by putting it in its permanent location and then applying a few rotations of masking tape or a type of guide tubing to secure it in its place. This will let you double verify the guide's spacing and alignment to make sure that everything is set up correctly. This is vital to avoid any issues in the future, whether you use the CRB Spine Finder & Deflection System or just eyeball it. If the guide is placed properly and functions as it should the next step is to put the door back in place. Remember to tighten and replace any screws or pins that you removed or loosened. Remove the Bottom Pivot Bifold doors can be a stunning addition to any home, but they may need to be tweaked or adjusted to ensure they remain in good working order. Some issues can be addressed with the doors still in place. Others will require that the doors be removed. This guide will teach you how to remove the bifold internal door pins, rollers and pivots. Gathering your tools is the first step. You'll save yourself a lot of frustration if you gather all your tools in advance. You'll require a screwdriver, pliers and maybe a wrench. You can buy a set of basic tools at your local hardware store for a reasonable cost. Also, keep some wood glue in the back of your hand. This can be very useful if you have to fix any of the rollers back in their original position. Once you've got the tools, begin by opening the bifold doors, and then loosening the top track bracket using your screwdriver. Once Read More Listed here is free, you'll be able to lift the door off of the top track. It may take a bit of jiggling but it should pop right off the track. The pivot at the bottom of the frame will have to be removed. This should be done from the outside of the house Be sure to close any internal doors you have open. This will be much easier than working from inside. If the track at the bottom is still in good working order you'll be able to just lift up the door and take off the track. You'll need to replace the track if damaged. You can purchase replacement tracks for both bifold doors as well as swinging closet doors at your local hardware store. If the track is badly damaged, you may have to replace it completely. You'll now need to test your doors to ensure the proper operation. Check that they're able to move smoothly between positions. Also, you should ensure that the edges of the door are parallel to the frame when closed. If they're not, you'll have to adjust the top pivot bracket by tightening or loosening the bottom set screw. Replace the Roller Bifold doors are a great way to enclose closets as well as laundry nooks and pantries, but only if they function correctly. 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, causing the doors to slide and rub against the floor. The guide roller can be replaced in just a few minutes using a few tools. The first step is removing the guide for your roller from the door panel. This involves removal of the bottom pivot bolt and loosening the screw that holds the guide to its top. Once the guide is removed, lift the door panel up and out of its track. Next, loosen the nut that holds the top pivot bolt, and employ an abrasive to remove it from the hole in the top header of the door frame. A replacement top nylon roller guide that has a 7/8 inch diameter wheel and a steel base is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It is mounted on the top edge of bifold doors which are 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick. It comes spring-loaded and adjusts automatically in the upper track to ensure smooth gliding. Bifold doors can also scratch the floor as it closes and opens. This can occur after adding carpet or other flooring materials that require the doors to be raised for proper 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 anchor/pivot. A new set of top roller guides is a low-cost solution to a problem that may make your bifold doors difficult to operate. You can usually find them at the hardware store near you in the door section but they're also available on the internet through a variety of sellers. In addition to a new top roller guide, you will require a small amount of Elmer's wood glue that is available in big box stores, as well as a squeeze clamp. The clamp is used to keep the repair area in place after glue is inserted, and allowed to dry.