Although garage doors are built to last a long time, especially the higher-quality ones, that still doesn' t preclude you from ever having problems with them. You might have experienced one of the most common failures:

Door tilted to the side

If you are unable to close your door fully, then you may need to start out by checking on the pulleys or cables. In this case, the opening and closing mechanism on the door isn't doing its job like it should. In some cases, replacing one or two parts may fix the problem. In others, you may have to replace the entire thing. A professional is the best one to decide on the appropriate course of action. Only having the mechanism cleaned may fix the problem with minimal expense that you would have to pay.

Jammed door

If the track becomes bent or one of the cables break, then the door will likely become jammed and you won't be able to open or close it. The garage door springs may also be nonoperational. It's best that you do a basic check and see if the door's opener is the problem before you call for professional help. It could be that the batteries have gone dead and you simply need to replace them.

Loud Noise Upon Closing

If the springs in the door break, you will likely hear a loud noise and the door will stop working. Garage door repair NJ professionals can replace the broken springs with in-stock parts. Have the technician check the rest of the door's mechanics while he is there to ensure you do not incur a second service call fee unnecessarily.

Squeaking Doors

If opening and closing the doors is accompanied by squeaks and squeals, dry rollers, bearings or hinges may be causing the problem. If you maintain your door like you should, this problem can largely be prevented. Failure to keep parts lubricated according to the manufacturers recommendations can lead to unnecessary wear and the eventual more serious repair problems.

Non-closing door

A garage door that will open but may not close may be easily repaired by cleaning the photo eye located on the floor near the door. The door won't close as long as the mechanism thinks something is down there. Injuries and deaths are prevented thanks to this safety mechanism that prevents the door from closing. You will need to call a professional in to look at the door if the problem isn't with the photo eye. The photo eye may be defective or misaligned.

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