Cable Repair

Cable problems are another common problem and can lead to significant safety concerns if not addressed promptly.

The cables on the garage door play a role similar to the sensors. They keep the garage door balanced, and as the springs begin to wear down over time, the cables are beneficial instruments for your safety.

Common Cable Issues

Visible Damage or Fraying: Frayed cables are a safety hazard and should be replaced immediately to prevent the door from malfunctioning or collapsing.

Uneven Movement or Jerking: Misaligned or damaged cables can cause the door to operate erratically, posing a risk of injury or property damage.

Door Off Tracks: When the garage door becomes misaligned, it’s often due to cable malfunction. This can happen if the cables are loose, broken, or improperly installed. Attempting to realign the door without addressing the cable issue can lead to further damage.

Snapped Cables: You may hear a loud snapping sound followed by the door suddenly dropping. This indicates that one or both cables have snapped, causing the door to lose balance. Snapped cables require immediate replacement to prevent the door from crashing down completely.

Roller Maintenance and Replacement

The garage door rollers help guide your garage door up and down along its track smoothly, just like a wheel bearing helps a car’s wheel turn smoothly.

Worn-out rollers can affect the smooth operation of your garage door system and damage your track. That’s correct—a little roller can cost you much money.

Loud or Grinding Noise During Operation: If you notice a loud or grinding noise when opening or closing their garage door, this can be a sign of worn-out or damaged rollers. Over time, rollers can become worn due to normal wear and tear, causing friction and creating noise during operation.

Uneven Movement or Sticking: If the garage door moves unevenly or gets stuck during operation, it could indicate roller problems. Bent or misaligned rollers can prevent the door from moving smoothly along the tracks, leading to irregular movement or difficulty opening and closing the door.

Visible Damage to Rollers: Homeowners may inspect their rollers and notice signs of damage, such as cracks, chips, or missing parts. Damaged rollers compromise the integrity of the garage door system and should be replaced promptly to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Rollers Coming Off Tracks: In severe cases, the rollers have come off the tracks, causing the garage door to become stuck or inoperable. This can occur due to worn-out rollers, loose hardware, or track misalignment and requires immediate repair service.

Proper maintenance can prolong the lifespan of the garage door system and minimize the risk of accidents or injuries. Timely roller repairs are essential to ensure the smooth and reliable operation of the garage door system.

Garage Door Panel Replacement:

Sectional garage doors are composed of different panels; if you encounter damage or deterioration to one or more panels, it could be time to replace one.

Signs of Panel Replacement or Getting a New Garage Door

Visible Damage: You may notice visible damage to one or more panels of the garage door, such as dents, cracks, or warping. This damage can occur due to various factors, including accidents, extreme weather, or age-related wear and tear.

Difficulty Opening or Closing: Misaligned or warped panels can hinder the door’s movement along its tracks, straining the opener system and potentially posing safety hazards.

Inspection of Panels: Inspect all panels to identify the extent of the damage. In some cases, only one panel may be damaged; in others, multiple panels may require replacement to restore the door’s integrity and aesthetics.

Replacing a damaged garage door panel requires careful assessment, proper matching, and skilled installation to ensure the door’s functionality, safety, and Curb appeal.

Think about this: If you have two or more damaged sections, the replacement cost for these two panels could be the same as getting a new door.

Openers

Openers are essentially small electric motors that allow your garage door to move with the press of a button. If your garage door opener malfunctions, it may be a simple issue.

• The battery in your clicker is dead.
• The garage door opener got unplugged.
• The photo-eye is blocked or damaged.

Check your photo eye or safety sensors. They detect whenever an object is in the pathway. When they detect an object in the path of the garage door, it will immediately stop and open again. This prevents injury or damage to anything under the garage door’s path.

If none of these things are true, then there is most likely a problem with the opener itself. Rather than taking it apart yourself and potentially doing more harm than good, call us today, and we will help you diagnose the problem.