Common Broken Garage Door Problems and Repairs
Let's discuss the most common issues and garage door repairs in Durham NC.
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Broken Springs:
Your garage door's springs are designed to let you open and shut the door a predetermined number of times. They will eventually break, and if you're at home, you will be able to see.
When a garage door spring snaps, it creates an immense boom within the garage, which is similar to an explosion. It can be dangerous to attempt to close or open the garage door in this point. The spring may still be stretched out, which could cause the door to slip off its tracks.
If your spring breaks, do not try to open the garage door. Call now to schedule a garage door repair appointment. It is also recommended to avoid entering your garage until the door has been repaired.
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Cables
Cables may fail on their own because of wear and tear or when springs give up. The door's side could appear to "sag," if a cable has been damaged. It might appear that the door on the other side is more heavy.
When the door opens you will notice that it is slightly tilted and lower on one side. If all cables are damaged, the door might not stay in its initial position once it has been opened. The door will fall down as soon as it is lifted up. This could be a significant safety hazard.
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Rollers Should Spin and turn
The rollers along the sides of the door must rotate and spin. The door may fall off its rails in the event that they become stuck while sliding. It may be harder to open or close the door if it is stuck on rollers.
If the door is sagging off its tracks It is recommended to leave it in place. The springs and cables could be damaged if you try to shut or open it. If your door is just making a noise it is recommended that the rollers be changed and the tracks cleaned. Insufficient lubrication and high humidity are common causes of jammed rollers.
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Door Closing and Reopening:
The issue could arise when the garage door opener has to be set. The open and close functions of door openers are controlled via door limit settings. They may need minor adjustments or resynchronization at times because of normal usage.
Limit settings tell the door how far it has to travel before it can be completely closed or open. The limit settings are turned off when the door comes in contact with the ground. The sensors of the opener take this as hitting something and will reopen.
This can also be an issue if something is right in front of the sensors. The sensors located on either side of the garage or on the inside wall will be located at the bottom of each door, about 4 to 6 inches above the floor. These sensors will allow the door to be opened if there's something blocking its way.
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The Door Opener is Running, but the Door isn't Moving.
You can check that the disconnect cord of the automatic door opener has not been pulled out by opening and closing the door. If it is reconnect the door, you'll have to connect your door to the lift arm of the automatic opener. This is a different issue. Make certain the door isn't locked.
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