The Ultimate Guide to Garage Door Repair: Tips, Troubleshooting & Expert Advice
Your garage door is more than just an entryway; it’s an essential part of your home’s security, convenience, and curb appeal. Whether it’s sticking, making strange noises, or not working at all, a malfunctioning garage door can be frustrating. But before you call a professional, it’s important to understand the common issues and basic repair options available.
In this guide, we’ll go over some common garage door issues and show you how to troubleshoot them before you call for repair service.
COMMON GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS
Garage Door Won’t Open or Close
One of the most frequent problems homeowner’s face is a garage door that refuses to open or close properly. This can be caused by a variety of issues, such as a malfunctioning opener, broken springs, or a problem with the remote control.
Solution:
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- Check if the power source is working.
- Inspect the garage door opener for any visible damage.
- Align the safety sensors on both sides of the door properly.
- Try manually lifting the door to see if it moves freely.
Noisy Garage Door
Is your garage door making loud, unsettling noises when opening or closing? The culprit is often a lack of lubrication, worn-out rollers, or loose parts.
Solution:
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- Lubricate the moving parts of the door with a silicone-based spray.
- Inspect each roller for any cracks, rust or seizing. Schedule a replacement with Lifetime door if any of these issues arise.
Broken Garage Door Springs
Garage door springs are essential for helping your door open and close smoothly. Over time, these springs can weaken or break, causing the door to malfunction.
Solution:
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- Important: If you suspect the springs are broken, avoid attempting to fix them yourself. Garage door springs are under high tension and can be dangerous to handle. Contact Lifetime Door to replace your springs 262-783-4004
Garage Door Off Track
If your garage door goes off track, it might become crooked and uneven when opening or closing. This can happen when the door’s rollers come out of the track due to wear or external forces like an impact, or this could be from a broken cable or a cable that has slipped from the drum.
Solution:
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- Do not attempt to fix it on your own unless you’re experienced.
- Contact Lifetime Door to fix it. 262-783-4004
Photo Eyes Misaligned
If your door is closing partially with the door opener then reversing.
Solution:
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- Adjust the photo eye sensors at the bottom of your door. Even the vibration of your door moving can cause these to misalign. Loosen the wing nut of the sensor with the green light. Adjust this sensor until it shines completely with no blinking lights then tighten the wing nut again.
While DIY repairs can be tempting, there are some cases when you should definitely call Lifetime Door to handle the job. For example:
- Broken springs or cables.
- Major track misalignments.
- Electrical issues with the opener.
Lifetime Door technicians have the tools and skills to fix these issues and make your garage door work like new.
Contact us for a free estimate or to schedule your garage door repair service. Don’t wait until a small issue becomes a big problem—our team is here to help!
Also check out this troubleshooting guide to get a visual walkthrough of some garage door troubleshooting.
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