Complicated Issues

What if your garage door shuts quickly, with a bang? You could have a broken tension spring, which should be countering the weight of the door. Or, the cables connected to the tension spring might be broken. Either problem may be dangerous. Hire a garage door professional.

What if your garage door shuts just part way, yet opens again? A garage door is designed with a reversing mechanism to stop it from crushing an object in its path. The reversing instruction is triggered by any object on the ground blocking the garage door’s path, such as a box, toy, garbage can, or bike. But also there could be a buildup of debris on the garage door tracks ~ dirt, a tiny object, or gum ~ which will prevent the rollers from going forward. This is a bad problem, requiring professional attention.

Your garage door track may be out of alignment. This is serious. The metal track of your garage door must be correctly aligned, or it won’t budge. Look for any bends in the rails, or any gaps between the rollers and the rail. The garage door’s weight can compound these issues as time passes, so don’t put it off, because the door can become dangerous. Contact a professional.

If your garage door doesn’t open at all, it’s highly likely that it’s a garage door spring malfunction. Your garage door may come with one or two torsion springs. If either of these springs is broken, the door may fail. If so, then it’s time to hire a professional for repair or replacement.

Don’t adjust your own garage door, unless you’re an engineer! If not properly serviced, a garage door spring can cause injury or even death. The garage door cables, bottom brackets, and drums, may also require adjusting. Hire a local legitimate professional garage door repair company. If you are located in Centennial, Colorado, consider a trustworthy company such as Centennial Garage Door Repair.

Prevent Future Garage Door Problems

Stick to a regular garage door maintenance schedule. It’s wise to keep your garage door in tiptop shape to extend its life. Particularly if your garage doubles as a shop, office, or game room, you must keep it very well-maintained.

Keep your garage door rollers, springs, and hinges lubricated ~ at least annually, before the winter comes. Without lubrication, the springs will eventually rust, and the coils will bind. Use a reputable brand, so it won’t dry out. All you need is a light coating.

About once a month, examine the components of your garage door system. If you find any worn parts, replace them. Tighten any loose bolts. If you notice any odd noises when your garage door opens and shuts, be sure to investigate.

Schedule an annual inspection with a reputable local garage door repair company. Cables, pulleys, springs, and wires require extra attention by a professional technician.

Every other year, clean your garage door to make it last longer. Wash it on both sides with a sponge and some mild dish soap and water. Rinse it well. Don’t neglect the garage door opener sensor eyes; wash them too, with a dry, clean cloth. Keep the area around the sensors free of dirt and cobwebs. If you have a steel garage door, apply car wax for cold-weather protection. If you have a wood garage door, at the first signs of chipping or peeling, apply a coat of paint.

Garage door maintenance doesn’t take much effort, and the little time it takes is certainly worth it. You will spend a lot less on any repairs that may arise, and you aren’t likely to have to replace it for a good many years.