Five Common Garage Door Problems and Solutions

Most homeowners do not spend much time inspecting their garage doors, as they’re used regularly without much thought.

Garage doors have some common problems that most homeowners will encounter at some point. To ease any panic or stress, this list compiles the most common garage door problems and the best ways to fix them.

Broken garage door spring

The spring does most of the work to lift a garage door. All springs are susceptible to breaking after years of use, but this is a common problem that garage door experts are used to fixing, sometimes in as little time as 30 minutes. Additionally, while it is not impossible for a homeowner to repair a spring themselves, specific tools are needed and it can be a dangerous repair job for the inexperienced. For the sake of time and safety, it is best to hire a professional to repair a broken spring.

Unbalanced garage door

Garage doors do not always work as expected. They may be too loud, too slow, close on their own, or something simply seems off. If the door is functioning fine but still seems unusual, it may be that the door is unbalanced. To tell if a door is balanced, look at its bottom as it opens. If it is not parallel to the ground, it is unbalanced.

When the door is not balanced, it increases the risk of the spring or cables breaking or snapping off due to the garage door lifting more weight on one side. If one of these parts does break suddenly, it can be loud and startling. To avoid damages, it is best to call a professional technician who is trained for such situations and can make quick repairs.

Broken opener

Most homeowners do not spend much time inspecting their garage doors, as they’re used regularly without much thought. After a while, though, the opener can become outdated, enough that it no longer works or that an upgrade with better technology, such as Wi-Fi control from a smartphone, is necessary.

No matter the cause, professional services are recommended, as they can get the job done in one afternoon and their services are all inclusive. A professional will install any kind of door opener and their quotes typically include labor, haul away & disposal services.

Non-functioning rollers

Rollers are a small but crucial part of a garage door, as the door cannot function without them. This is a pretty simple fix that most homeowners can do themselves with Teflon-coated rollers, the quietest rollers on the market. Hiring a professional, however, saves time and they usually check to make sure the door is balanced at the end of a job, adding assurance that everything is working correctly.

Troubleshooting

Sometimes when a garage door is not functioning properly, it is not the fault of the door itself but rather human error.

Some examples include:

• The opener is unplugged

• Something is blocking the sensors

• The car remote or wall remote’s battery is dead

• A manual lock is still in place

To save time, energy, and money, check that nothing in the above list is the case before calling a professional or attempting any repairs.

These are the most common problems that arise with garage doors. Calling a professional is almost always recommended because they save time and energy and are expertly trained to avoid dangerous situations. Nevertheless, novice repairers should be able to quickly and easily identify what kind of issues their garage door may be experiencing.

If professional consultation is needed, visit us at our location or give us a call.

Phoenician Garage Door & Repair offers full-service garage installation, repair and maintenance in Maricopa County. Emergency service available. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Call (602) 610-0112.