Garage door problems can be a headache, but our D & D team is always here to handle your UPS & DOWNS. Our team has provided you with some of the most common garage door repairs. Continue reading to find out the most frequent problems homeowners face with their garage doors.
Safety Sensor Alignment
Safety sensors are crucial to the daily operation of your garage door. They prevent your garage door from closing on an object in line with the sensors. However, these can become misaligned and faultily close on objects. In contrast, these sensors can faultily sense that something is there when it’s not and stop while nothing is in its way. One of our team members can realign your door quickly and easily to get your garage door working properly again!
Broken Spring
Broken springs are the MOST COMMON of garage door repairs. Over time springs become worn out from repeated use. After 10,000 cycles for extension springs and 15,000 cycles for torsion springs, these springs will begin to deteriorate and break. Garage doors become inoperable and require repairs once these springs are broken down. It’s important to always leave spring repair to professionals because it can be extremely dangerous to attempt it yourself.
Broken Cable
Cables work in tandem with garage door springs, using the tension provided by the springs to pull the full weight of the garage door up. Naturally, these cables will break over time from strenuous use. If your garage door begins to get stuck halfway or no longer hangs evenly on its tracks, it may be a sign that your cables need to be replaced.
Track Alignment
If your garage door stops opening and closing correctly, it’s a sign that your garage door tracks may be bent or broken. Garage door track repairs can be minor and require a quick adjustment while others can require replacing your entire track system. When a D & D team member comes to inspect your garage door, they will be able to diagnose what your situation requires.
Garage Door Panel Replacement
Whether you’ve accidentally backed into your garage door (we’ve all been there) or your kids have used it as a target for their sports games, you may begin to notice that even minor damage can affect the integrity of your garage door. Fortunately, a new garage door isn’t always necessary and you can replace a panel of your existing garage door. With the make and model of your garage door, one of our technicians can find you a replacement panel and hardware to save you money!
If you experience one or more of these garage door issues, our team has over 30 years of experience. We are dedicated to providing you with the best solutions to your UPS & DOWNS. Give our team a call today 888-371-7242 to schedule an appointment!
