When your garage door starts making noise, one of your first thoughts may be to call us for garage door repair. Although this is the right move, we want you to feel prepared when we arrive to do your garage door repair. Here are some of the most common reasons why your garage door might start making loud or strange noises.
- Damaged Tracks. Dented or damaged garage door tracks can cause your garage door to open and close haphazardly, resulting in excess noise. If your tracks are damaged and you hear loud grinding or bending sounds, call us for garage door repair right away.
- Poor Lubrication. Many homeowners don’t realize that they need to keep their garage door properly lubricated to make sure it works like it should. If your garage door isn’t lubricated, it could make loud noises when you try to open and shut it.
- Loose Chain. A loose chain can make it harder for your garage door to open and close smoothly, warranting the need for garage door repair. Is your chain drooping or loose in a certain spot? This could cause your garage door to make weird noises when the chain gets stuck.
- Door Balance Problems. A garage door that hangs midway before it opens or closes is not balanced properly, and it can cause a strange squeaking noise while in operation. Make sure that if your garage door gets stuck in an off-balance position you don’t try to move it around yourself – call us for garage door repair right away.
