Robert Brinson
Sliding and bifold doors are great space-savers for tight closets or small hallway bathroom thresholds.
However,a problem with these doorsis they sometimes get knocked off their track and require adjusting.
Below, we show you what you gotta know for bifold door repairs in just a few steps.
Credit:Robert Brinson
You’ll be surprised at how easy it is!
Most sliding closet doors hang by rollers from a track above.
Bifold doors are anchored at the bottom and top of one side.
On the opposite side, a guide pin slides through a top channel.
Parts for these doors are readily available at home centers, hardware stores, or online.
Lubricate the rollers but not the track, because lubricant will act as a magnet for dust.
Remove a door by lifting and tilting the bottom out.
If a roller is stuck, unscrew and remove it.
If cleaning does not solve the problem, replace the roller unit.
A bifold should close snugly but not too tightly.
Adjust Top Position
To adjust the top position, partially initiate the door.
Next, loosen the bracket’s screw, slide the door over, and tighten the screw.
Twist the nut surrounding the pin to raise or lower the door.
If the bracket is too low (or sunk below carpeting), remove the door and the bracket.
Cut a shim to fit under the bracket and reinstall the bracket.
Buy a repair part with a flange that can be screwed to either side of the hole.
If the door is badly damaged, replace it.
Lubricate the rollers but not the track because lubricant will act as a magnet for dust.
Next, remove a door by lifting and tilting the bottom out.
If a roller is stuck, unscrew and remove it.
If cleaning does not solve the problem, replace the roller unit.
If your roller bracket is not adjustable, buy replacement brackets.
The doors slide through a bottom guide on the floor.
If the guide is out of alignment, adjust the guide and drive longer screws.
If the guide is not high enough to capture the doors, place a small shim under the guide.
Remove Door
If you wish to remove a hanging closet door, remove the guide.
Look for access slots on the track.
Slide the rollers to the slots, lift the door, and tilt the bottom out.
