Your garage door may look simple, yet most modern garage doors include many parts and electronics which keep it moving up and down, several times a day. It only takes one of these elements to wear out or become damaged to cause a disruption in the entire garage door system. A malfunctioning garage door is a nuisance, and can even be a security issue. Here are seven common garage door issues which may have you speed dialing your garage door repair technician.
- Broken cables. The cables that lift your garage door are essential for it to function. A broken cable or cable that has come detached from the pulley warrants a call to your garage door repair service. Due to safety issues, it is best not to try to fix a cable on your own.
- Remote opener. Often the problem is not the garage door or the opener, just the remote. A simple battery change may be all that is needed.
- Broken spring. Once a spring breaks on your garage door, you will need to have it replaced by a professional. It is not advised that anyone without the right tools and experience should try and do this on their own, as it’s one of the most dangerous garage door repairs for do-it-yourselfers.
- Broken door panel. It is very common for garage door panels to be hit by vehicles, hail or toys. While the door may still function, it is a security risk to leave a broken panel in your garage door.
- Bent track. Many tracks that control the movement of a garage door are made from lightweight metal, which is easily bent or dented. This can cause damage to your door and opening system, and should be fixed as soon as possible.
- Malfunctioning rollers. The rollers that move your garage door handle hundreds of pounds of weight every day. Once worn or broken, they can cause stress on your garage door system, making it harder to move easily or quietly.
- Garage door openers. Most garage door openers will last ten years or more, even with heavy use. However, like all electronics, they will eventually wear out and require repair.
Posted on behalf of Habpro
