A working garage door is something that is often taking for granted. When a garage door does end up experience issues, it seems that it is always at the most inconvenient times. You’re running late for work, your child needs picked up in fifteen minutes, or you are about to leave on vacation. One way you can save yourself some time and headache is to watch out for common garage door issues and do garage door preventative maintenance.
The good news is it is pretty easy to tell when it is time to do some routine garage door maintenance. Most of the time, visually checking your garage door every couple of months and lubricating the major door components is enough to keep your garage door healthy. Doing this routine maintenance also gives you a chance to visually inspect your garage door for common door issues. This post will help you spot these common issues and advise you on whether or not it is time to call in a professional from All Pro Overhead Door Systems, LLC.
Your Garage Door Slams Shut and Makes a Crashing Noise When Opening
There are a couple reasons why your garage door may be experiences this issue. The most common reason this may happen is that your garage door’s torsion spring is broken. A second likely reason your door may be experiencing this issues is that a cable broke.
In either of these situations, it is a good idea to have your All Pro Doors service technician come out to your home or place of business to address the issue.
Your Garage Door Has Fallen Off the Hinges
If your garage door will not open properly, and sometimes does not open at all, it may be because your garage door has fallen off the tracks. If the garage door is off the tracks all the way, call us and ask about our emergency service calls.
Your Garage Door Opens from the Garage Panel, but not the Remote in Your Car
The most common reason your garage door will not open from the remote is that the batteries are dying. This is a common issue and you should change your garage door remote batteries once every couple of years. If you change the door openers batteries and your garage door still does not open, give us a call, we will be happy to assist you.
The All Pro Door Teams is available whenever you are experience garage door issues or need help. Call us day or night at (614) 444-DOOR (3667).