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There are several issues that can occur with your garage door. This includes a door that doesn’t move, a door that is louder than normal when in motion, broken springs and visible damage. While there are some garage door maintenance that you can perform yourself, we recommend enlisting the help of a professional from our team here at Above the Rest Garage Door Repair when something major goes wrong.
Repairs You Can Do Yourself
If you have some basic tools on hand and are willing to learn, there are simple garage door repairs you can take on yourself. This includes replacing the batteries on your garage door remotes or keypad. After removing the old batteries and replacing them with new ones, test the openers to ensure they work correctly.
It’s common for safety sensors to get knocked out of place as children play nearby or you move yard equipment in and out of your garage. Realigning these sensors will ensure your garage door moves up and down while preventing any safety mishaps. Also, periodically clean the lenses on the sensors and inspect the indicator lights.
Lubricating moving parts like your garage door rollers, springs and hinges minimizes unnecessary noise. This can also protect garage door components so that they do not break prematurely. Inspect hardware and tighten any loose bolts or connections that are loose.
Calling the Professionals for Assistance
Because of the size and weight of your garage door, there are specific repairs and maintenance that you should call our team for. Taking on a job that is outside the scope of what you can handle can result in injury or extensive damage to your garage door.
If the spring on your garage door is broken or malfunctioning, always let a professional handle the repair for you. These springs are under an incredible amount of tension. They can cause serious injury or even death if not handled correctly.
Damage to cables or rollers is also a safety risk. They have the potential to snap, causing your garage door to derail.
Your garage door may be misaligned, leading to your door looking crooked or not closing fully. A precise adjustment from a professional is necessary to prevent your door and its components from jamming.
Electrical issues can occur with your garage door opener, such as a circuit board failure or broken wires. Most homeowners don’t have the knowledge or expertise to safely work on electricity. We can address motor rebuilds, diagnostics and control-board issues.
If your garage door is damaged by a vehicle, sporting equipment or something else, it’s best to let a professional handle the repair. You could end up causing more damage to your garage door if you don’t have the right tools or experience.
Preventing Garage Door Issues
While a garage door will age and require repairs every so often, there are steps you can take to prevent major problems. We recommend that you schedule a routine inspection of your garage door once every year. This allows our team to spot issues early before they lead to expensive and involved fixes, like a garage door off-track repair.
Keep the tracks of your garage door clean. If you allow debris to accumulate, this can increase your risk of component wear and tear or damage. Keep up with lubricating tracks and springs as well. Always make sure to clean these areas before applying lubricant.
Test your garage door periodically even if you’re not using it often. This includes putting something in the way of your safety sensors to ensure they will interrupt the movement of your door. We recommend doing this at least once per month.
Listen to your garage door as it’s moving. It may sound louder than usual if something is wrong. It’s important to call us for assistance if you’re hearing anything like loud squeaks, banging or screeching while your garage door is in motion.
Our team at Above the Rest Garage Door Repair can help ensure your garage door is moving properly, closes fully and is safe. We can assist with any necessary maintenance or repairs that you have in mind. There are many modern developments that may benefit you, including smart garage door sensors and integrating your garage door with smart home automation.
Reach out to us at Above the Rest Garage Door Repair in Colorado Springs, CO today.
