Garage Door Repair Tips

If you have a garage door that makes squealing noises, vibrates excessively or stops working entirely, you’ll want to call in a professional to fix the problem before it worsens. A faulty motor, snapped belt or chain or broken spring can lead to extensive damage and even costly replacement costs.

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If your garage door repair safety sensors aren’t working properly, the garage door could close on a person or pet. Check to make sure the sensors are pointing at each other and that nothing (such as a bicycle, car or flower pot) is blocking them. If the sensors are obstructed, wipe away dust or dirt and gently touch each sensor with a soft cloth to clean it (be careful not to break the sensitive light beam).

A garage door’s tracks should be perfectly aligned vertically in the center of the garage wall. Use a level to check the alignment, and loosen but do not remove the bolts that hold each track on its mounting bracket. Once the tracks are positioned correctly, use a mallet to tap them into place. If the tracks are angled, adjust the tension of the drum cable on both sides. The side that is hiked up will have more tension; loosen the opposite side’s cable to bring it into balance.

The weather stripping along the bottom of your garage door is responsible for keeping out moisture and pests, but if it’s worn or torn, you should replace it. Be sure to disconnect the power from the opener and clamp the garage door so that it doesn’t fall while you work.