How to Know If Your Garage Door Needs a Tune-Up
- Unusual noises: If you hear grinding or scraping as you open or close your garage door, you could have loose hardware or debris stuck in the door’s tracks.
- Slow or jerky movement: If your garage door moves more slowly than usual or jerks instead of rolling smoothly, it’s likely you have loose bolts, inadequate open and closing forces, or not enough lubrication.
- Bent or damaged parts: If you notice the rollers have cracks, your tracks seem bent, or any other damaged part, it’s time for an inspection and repair before the problem gets worse.
- Door doesn’t open or close all the way: If your garage door doesn’t come all the way down or go all the way up, the door could be off-balance, or there could be an issue with the track or garage door opener.
- If you feel your garage door is experiencing any of these issues or you sense there’s another problem, contact a garage repair person in your area to check it out. By catching issues early, you can avoid injuries and larger expenses and repairs.
DIY Garage Tune Up vs. Hiring a Pro
You can do some parts of a garage tune-up and maintenance yourself, but be sure to contact a professional for a full inspection and larger repairs and adjustments. Figuring out how to replace garage door springs specifically can be very dangerous, as they hold a lot of pressure.
A malfunctioning spring can cause the door to slam shut suddenly, causing potential injury. That’s why garage door springs should only be handled by an experienced pro.
If you have an electronic garage door opener, have a professional handle any fixes. Injuries can happen from incorrectly adjusting the doors up and down or from misaligned safety sensors.
If you have an electronic garage door opener, have a professional handle any fixes. Injuries can happen from incorrectly adjusting the doors up and down or from misaligned safety sensors.