Residential Garage Door Repair

Common Problems with Garage Doors and Openers

Garage Door Won’t Open?

What could be causing your garage door not to open? It may actually just need some repair work on the springs. Springs do most of the heavy lifting when it comes down to the opening, so if you notice that something seems off then maybe this is what needs attention first. Here are some signs:

• The garage door opens a few inches, then stops.
• The garage door will be very heavy if your opener is disconnected.
• A loud noise is coming from your garage door.
• A gap is seen between the halves of the spring.

Springs can be a dangerous thing. They’re under a great deal of tension and if you don’t know what you’re doing, it could cause some serious injuries, so call our expert team at National Garage Doors and we’ll be happy to help.

Garage Door Won’t Close

Safety Photo Sensors – The safety photo sensors on your garage door are a vital component of its operation. When they become damaged or misaligned, the opener will not close with your transmitters because there is no infrared beam coming from their direction as intended to be caught by these sensors. The “eyes” of your garage door opener and their proper function is essential to keep the system safe. Call National Garage Doors if you notice any malfunctions with your safety sensors.

Motor and Drive System – The garage door opener has a motor and drive system. Over time, these wear out due to usage- becoming too weak for opening or closing the garage door on their own. If you observe any changes in the way your opener operates, be sure to call National Garage Doors as soon as possible so we can fix it and make sure nothing else goes wrong.

Garage Door is Off Track or Crooked

Garage Door Cables Off – Garage door cables are held under tension by torsion springs. If one side becomes jammed, the cable can come loose and cause a dangerous situation for you. This is due to worn out rollers or bearings that may fall off as well causing your garage door to come off track.

Lack of Maintenance – Regular maintenance is the key to a long life for your garage door. Without it, you could have issues with alignment and it falling off track that may result in greater damage than just repairing or replacing them. A regular lubrication will keep everything running smoothly while maintaining safety features to prevent injury.

Our Professional 24/7 Garage Door Service

National Garage Doors is a trusted company that provides fast, professional service for residential garage door repairs. Our team of experts are available 24/7 so you can expect prompt attention when your problem arises. Call us today.