When the garage door repair aren’t functioning properly, it creates a security issue as well as an inconvenience. It’s best to get these doors repaired as soon as possible to prevent damage and protect the interior of the garage from bad weather, intruders and neighborhood animals like raccoons and squirrels.
Why garage door repair?
A faulty door can lead to a variety of issues that may require repair, such as misaligned or loose hinges, unbalanced tension or damaged springs or track. An annual inspection by a professional can help you identify and fix potential problems before they become serious. They should check all the mechanical components including the rollers, hinges, tracks, springs and cables. They can also clean the safety eye sensors and auto-reverse features, lubricate metal parts and replace torn or missing weather stripping.
Garage Door Rollers
It’s often not the opener that’s at fault but rather the garage door rollers, which can lose their traction over time and lead to a sagging or unbalanced door. To check if the door is well-balanced, shut off the power and manually lift it about halfway. If it stays in place, the balance is good. If it continues to fall downward, the springs and tension need to be adjusted by a professional.
You can help your rollers last longer by cleaning them with a degreaser and lubricating them. Household lubricating oil is great for the rollers, while powdered graphite or a specially formulated garage door lubricant spray works well on the tracks and pulleys.