You have observed some issues with your garage door, and you want to resolve them, but you just don’t know how to get started, and you’re starting to get impatient. However, fixing a garage door can be tricky, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. Luckily for you, this article will point you in the right direction.
Identifying what type of repair is required is the first step to getting things done. However, major repairs have high risks of injury or even breaking your garage door, which may leave a massive dent in your wallet. We recommend a professional, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take care of the minor repairs.
But before we dive right in, there are several factors you should take into account before deciding whether to repair or not to repair your garage door by yourself.
5 Types Of Issues
- Garage door lowering
If you have to pull more muscle than usual lowering your garage or unusual lowering of your garage door, or if it comes down too quickly, there must be something wrong with the springs. In this case, using or repairing the door is extremely dangerous. Therefore, we highly recommend that you look for a garage door expert service to help you fix it.
- Squeaky noises
These unpleasant squeaky noises that occur when you open or close your garage door result from dirty tracks or lack of lubrication. You can try thoroughly cleaning the tracks or applying WD-40 on the door edges to lubricate them and eliminate the noise. If the problem persists, you can always contact a professional to see if there’s anything wrong with your garage doors.
- Garage door is not opening
This could happen due to several reasons such as Wi-Fi connection disruption, motor dysfunction, or error in the sensors. If you feel this is a minor issue, like fixing the Wi-Fi, you can easily take care of it by restarting your router. However, an expert should handle major repairs like motor problems to avoid any injury or damage.
- Broken Door
If your door breaks, then the repair should always be done by a professional, as a lot more goes into setting up the tracks, tension bar, and springs than most realize. There’s always the risk of getting injured or damaging any part if no precautions are taken. A skilled hand should always repair major issues like this to avoid injury.
- Door not opening all the way up
This could be happening due to 2 reasons. Usually, the door springs or hinges are not functioning correctly. However, it may also be because something is obstructing the door’s path or the wires of the sensors are loose, resulting in an unusual door function. In both cases, it is better to seek the help of a professional.
Once you have figured out whether the issue is minor or major, you must keep in mind that the risk of operating fixtures might result in several problems.
Additional Considerations
- Compromising Your Warranty
The newly bought garage doors have warranty periods in which, if there is any repair or replacement, it is covered by the warranty program. However, when you try to fix the garage door yourself, you might compromise the warranty as companies check specific seals and changes in their product before providing any service. So, before you get your tools out, try to see if your repairs will make your warranty null and void.
- Causing Extra Damage & Cost
When it comes to garage door repairs, minor problems can quickly worsen, especially when not done by a professional. As a result, your repairs may do more damage than good and cost you a lot of money in avoidable repairs.
- Getting Seriously Injured
Garage door springs are always under a lot of pressure and tension, and when they break, there is a high risk of serious injuries. In addition, the heavy weight of the door and the unusual handling of hinges may increase the probability of getting hurt.
- Not Having Appropriate Tools & Equipment
Specific tools are required to fix garage doors, and some of them may not be in your regular toolbox. So you would have to either buy those tools, which can be pretty expensive or repair the garage door using the wrong tools, which will always come with the risk of damaging it more. Garage door problems are very complex, and it’s not always easy to pinpoint them. Purchasing the wrong garage door part or misinterpreting the situation can turn a minor repair into a massive waste of time and money. Therefore, it is essential to turn to a professional for help.
Our Expert Advice?
Sometimes, the cost-effective way of fixing things may do more damage than good or even leave you injured. However, when you consult experienced professionals like our garage door experts, you can rest assured knowing that the job will be done right without you having to break the bank.
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