The Most Common Garage Door Repairs
Broken Garage Door Springs
All garage door spring systems break over time with use, needing replacement. Every garage door needs springs to operate. Garage door springs are the counterbalance for the weight of the door. There are two types of garage door spring systems: Torsion springs and extension springs. Torsion springs are located directly above the garage door (on the inside of your garage) and provide smooth and even operation. Some garage doors have two springs. When they do, these work together as a pair. Extension garage door springs run parallel to the tracks, stretching as the door lowers. Extension springs work independently of each other and wobble back and forth, causing uneven wear on parts.
Broken Garage Door Cables
The pulley and cable system is a complex portion of your garage door. When garage door cables fray and break, they slip off their pulleys, causing a dangerous situation. Broken cables can cause garage doors to collapse. A stretch of new cable by itself is relatively inexpensive, but repairing it yourself is dangerous and complicated. We do not recommend you attempting a DIY fix.
Broken Garage Door Opener
We service and repair all broken garage door opener brands. Your garage door opener is a complicated machine allowing for automatic operation of your door. You probably don’t even notice it until it stops working. There are multiple electrical and mechanical reasons why a garage door opener may stop working. Tinkering with an otherwise simple issue may make the repair more complicated or cause further damage to your garage door or operator. pressure washing your garage is a common cause for garage door opener damage. Small amounts of chlorinated water may penetrate into the electrical circuits of your garage door motor causing malfunction.
New Garage Door Opener Remotes
Garage door opener remote controls can also stop working properly from time to time. Various types of opener remotes are available, including push buttons, key switches, and keyless entry systems. All of these have their own unique potential for failure. We carry a variety of garage door remotes on or repair trucks.
Weather Seal Replacement
The weather seal is the rubber stripping at the bottom of your garage door that helps keeps out weather and bugs. Replacing the seal is an inexpensive but necessary fix when your weather seal becomes damaged. Weather seals with dry out and shrink over time. Homes in harsher weather climates will most likely need to change their weather stripping more often than houses in milder conditions.
Garage Door Panel Replacement
Garage door panels can get bumped by cars, bikes, and you name it! Garage door panels can bend and warp if a larger structural problem affects them or if the garage door jams. Damaged garage door panels are usually more than a cosmetic issue. An unaddressed cracked or bent panel can end up wearing out additional garage door panels resulting in the need for a full garage door replacement. It’s advisable to consult one of our garage door repair technicians to know when you need a garage door panel replacement. It is possible to repair some garage door panels when damaged others will need replacement.
Sagging Garage Door
When your garage door is open and you see a sag in the top or bottom panel, there is a serious issue with your door. Sagging is the result of cracks in the metal paneling. These tears usually occur around the middle of the panel near the center hinge. If caught early, one of our garage door technicians can offer repair solutions to prevent further damage to the door. If a sag is left untreated, it will eventually flex so low that the garage door will no longer be able to operate the door properly. When the sag is at its worst, the garage door opener will destroy the door trying to open or close it.
Unusual Garage Door Sounds & Noises
A properly functioning garage door makes various sounds, but these will always be quiet with proper maintenance. Loud sounds and noises are evidence your garage door needs service or a repair. If your garage door suddenly develops a grinding noise, it may be a torsion spring issue or metal on metal rubbing. A popping sound can indicate that some sections are not properly aligned. There may be other causes for the noise you are hearing. In any case, unusual sounds should be investigated to prevent further garage door damage.
Furthermore, dry doors are always noisy, so we recommend you lubricate your garage door regularly with silicon based lubricant. Oil all garage door hinges, rollers, track bearings, and springs. Lubricating chains on various garage door openers may cause damage to the motor and is not advised. It is not advisable to store chlorine in your garage as the chemical is highly corrosive to metal and causes garage door damage.
Garage Door Off Tracks
When your garage door jumps out of track, hanging in the air, you have a dangerous situation on hand. It is important to call us immediately to repair your garage door. In many cases, we are able to save your garage door during the repair visit. When a garage door roller jumps out of track, it’s not just a minor inconvenience it’s a serious issue. This is one repair job that must be handled by a professional, fast, because a door that is off the tracks can fall on someone and cause serious injury. Garage doors jump out of track for various reasons related to neglecting maintenance. We recommend you calling us every two years for regular maintenance of your garage door to prevent serious damage to your garage door, person, or property.
Uneven Garage Door
Uneven garage doors indicate an out-of-balance garage door extension spring. This is noticeable when the open garage door hangs lower in the opening on one side. Extension springs like torsion springs can snap, causing the garage door to fail. Check to make sure that both garage door springs are working properly. If both springs are functional, there needs to be an adjustment made to the extension spring system so that the door is leveled properly. Uneven garage doors can be very dangerous and are likely to fall out of track causing injury or property damage.
Slow Opening and Closing
Delays in opening and closing can mean the hinges, rollers, or tracks are sticking and need lubrication. There may be a more serious issue and a qualified professional is needed if this does not resolve the problem.
