Looking after your garage door is an important part of homeownership. Ideally, you should have scheduled garage door service once a year to help keep your garage doors functioning properly. Depending on the wear and tear of your doors, you may need service more often.
Here are some ways to tell if you need garage door service:
- Slow Response – If your garage door hesitates to open or close after you press the button, there may be something wrong. It is a good idea to check the springs, tracks, and rollers for signs of damage.
- Loud Noises – Your garage door should open and close smoothly. If it makes a lot of noise or squeals while it opens, it might need lubrication of the tracks or there could be a more serious problem.
- Your Garage Door is Unbalanced – If your garage door is unbalanced, it means that a component is misaligned, and your door may need a repair. The best way to check for this is to open your garage door halfway and see if it stays put. If the door moves on its own, it is likely unbalanced.
- Opener is Broken – When the opener stops working, it can cause a lot of inconvenience. If your opener is no longer working or only works some of the time, you may need to call a professional to fix it.
If you experience any of these issues, you may need to schedule garage door service immediately. Give us a call if you think your garage door needs a repair.
