Keeping your garage door running smoothly and avoiding problems can ensure you have access to your garage whenever you need it. Conducting regular maintenance and tuning up your garage door system not only increases your door’s reliability, extends its life, and gives you peace of mind.

Common garage door problems and what you can do about them can help you keep your garage doors functioning smoothly.

  • Your garage door won’t open:  First check to make sure the opener itself is working and has functional batteries for the remote. Next, double-check to make sure your garage door is unlocked. If the garage door opener is fine, the issue could be a broken spring. Springs balance and lift your garage door, they can break. A professional can safely replace them for you.
  • The door gets stuck: It may be a sensor issue if your garage door partially opens or closes before getting stuck. Make sure the sensor lens on your garage door is clean. It could be a problem with the track, springs, or the door’s balance, which will require a service call from a technician.
  • Your garage door slams shut: If a garage door is slamming shut, a spring may have snapped, meaning there is nothing gently lowering your garage door. You will want to contact a service professional immediately to safeguard your door’s structure and fix the problem.
  • Starts making strange sounds: A popping sound when you open or close your garage door could indicate that your rollers are worn down. Squeaking can be caused by worn rollers or poor lubrication on the rollers or bearings.
  • It closes and then goes back up  This common garage door issue may be caused by a problem with the sensor. In some cases, there may be debris on the sensor lens or track causing the issue. Check if the sensor lens is loose or damaged and wipe down the tracks to see if that fixes the problem.

Regular Maintenance To Prevent Problems Down The Road

Regular maintenance can prevent garage door problems from arising. By properly lubricating your garage doors and having a professional regularly inspect and service them, you can catch small problems before they cause a performance issue. Consistent, professional maintenance every two years can help prevent breakdowns.

Trust Garage Doors R Us For Your Garage Door Repairs

You can trust Garage Doors R Us to solve your garage door problems. We have been operating since 2006 and provide garage door repair services to homeowners across Central Florida.

Do you live in the Orlando area? We are happy to install a new spring or perform any
garage door repair services for you. Call us at (407) 592-0339 or schedule an appointment online today!