When people see small problems with their garage doors, they often ignore it, or pass it on to a professional. When you ignore small problems and warning signs, they simply don’t go away; in fact, they might worsen and become a major inconvenience to you and your wallet. Calling a professional is fine, but not every problem needs a technician. It would be a waste to call in garage door repair services only to find that there are small pebbles stuck in your door tracks. If you think something is amiss, why not keep an eye out for the following small problems and maybe you can take care of them for yourself.
Squeaking/whining – if your doors make a high pitched whining or squeaking sound when you open or close it, it could be that the bearings are dry or have rough edges. It could also mean that your tracks are rusty and have particles in them like small pebbles. This can be easily solved by cleaning out your tracks and hinges, and oiling them every now and then.
Jammed doors – if your doors won’t open and close, and you know that your garage remote is not broken, then something may be wrong with the automated system itself. Check the pulleys and cables of the door to see if they’ve been cut, bent or damaged. Another reason why your garage door might not open is because the tracks are obstructed or deformed. Check pulleys, cables and tracks to see if they need replacing.
The garage door wobbles or opens and closes very slowly – this could mean that the hinges and other parts that hold the door up are too weak A1 Garage Door Service Wichita Ks for the garage door’s material. If the doors are made from heavy material, it should be matched with parts that can take the weight.
The door opens on its own – this is a malfunction in your automated system. First check to see if your remote is working properly. Then consult the manual for troubleshooting tips and make sure that you set up your automated system right.
The remote is not working – first check whether the remote is functioning properly and its batteries are still operational. Then check the cables to see if the system is set up Angled Garage Door Track properly. You may need to have your remote replaced if that’s where the problem is. Otherwise, double check the cables as you may not have followed the instructions properly.