Over time, parts of your garage door system may break or wear out and cause your door not to close completely. Garage door springs may have broken, the sensors could have been bumped into, or something could be blocking the rails. When this happens, it’s time to call a professional to find out what is wrong with your garage door.
Worn Out Or Broken Springs
Moving parts in any system will experience wear and tear with continuous use. It is common for garage door springs to be under extreme tension. This creates pressure that causes them to wear out. If the wear and tear continues, weak areas will begin to appear.
Eventually, the springs will weaken to the point where they break. If you catch the problem early enough, the springs can be replaced before a break causes more damage.
Damaged Or Misaligned Sensors
Misaligned sensors are a very common problem. Often, they’re positioned within a few feet of the ground, therefore can be easily bumped into or damaged. If the sensors aren’t properly secured, they can be shifted out of their original position.
Even a slight movement can disrupt the alignment, causing them to stop the movement of your garage door.
Blocked Rails
As you move items in and out of your garage, something could get stuck in the rails or rests against one of them. If something blocks the path of the rollers along the rail, this will also stop your garage door from opening or closing.
Before you try to close your garage door, take a quick look at the rails to ensure nothing is blocking them or disrupting the sensors.
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