Most Common Garage Door Problems

Garage doors are not perfect devices. They may present a variety of issues that need to be tackled, including the most common garage door problems. There are certain occasions in which applying lubricant or tightening the screws will solve the problem. However, it will not always be easy to fix. If you face any of these problems, here’s what you need to do.

The Door Won’t Open or Close 

It’s common to find out that the garage door isn’t opening or closing at all. Naturally, this will make it impossible to take the car in and out of the garage. Not to mention another issue could be not being able to close the garage door. In that case, your garage will remain open, and intruders could sneak into your house, whether they’re animals or robbers. 

So, what’s the best way of avoiding this problem? Checking the main factors that could be creating the issue. This could most probably be an issue with the springs, rollers, tracks, or opener. We recommend you look for any visible damage in these areas. Just single damage in one of these parts is enough to interfere with the whole system. 

A possible (and easy) solution would be to lubricate the rollers, springs, and tracks. More often than not, a properly lubricated system will work flawlessly. However, if the problem perseveres, then the best option is to call a professional garage door repair service to find out the real inconvenience and put an end to it. 

The Door Opens or Closes Slowly 

This one’s a less problematic problem, but a problem in the end. Despite the garage door closing effectively, it takes too much time to accomplish the task. Naturally, this is a drastic inconvenience when you are in a rush and need to leave the house as soon as possible. 

The best solution is, once again, to check the opener, tracks, rollers, springs, or any other parts of the system. Lubricate everything and check if the garage door closes effectively this time. If the problem persists, contact a professional garage door repair service. 

The Garage Door Makes Unwanted Noises 

Sometimes, you might try to open the garage door and find out that it produces an unbearable squeaking. This means there’s an issue with the rollers. They either need lubrication or are completely worn out. From that point, there are two alternatives: lubricating the rollers (of course), or contacting a service and having your rollers replaced. 

On the contrary, if you discover the garage door creates a rattling sound, then it might be loose gear. Try to tighten everything with a screwdriver. That should be enough to eliminate the rattling completely. 

The Garage Door Moves Unevenly 

You don’t want to simply open the garage door; you want to do it properly. On some occasions, the door will open unevenly, which could mean that there’s a small object blocking the garage’s tracks. Check for any unwanted elements in the tracks and take them out. Then clean everything up to ensure there’s no dirt interfering either. 

Worst case scenario, the spring system is exerting either too little or too much effort. If that’s the case, then lubrication won’t work at all. It is advisable to contact professionals to solve the problem. 

All in all, we could say that properly lubricating the gear, and the parts of the system will be enough to get rid of these issues. Nonetheless, the chances that lubrication alone is not enough are always high. In that case, the best choice is to have professionals dealing with the problems. 

Call Environmental Door at 616-453-0614. We can help get your garage door working properly, addressing the most common garage door problems.