Your garage door is a vital part of your home, providing security and convenience. However, like any mechanical system, garage doors can experience issues from time to time.
These problems can range from minor inconveniences to potential safety hazards.
One of the most common problems homeowners have is when their garage door doesn't open or close correctly. To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps:
Check balance
Turn off the power supply and manually lift the door. If it doesn't stay in place, there may be an underlying issue.
Sensor Check
Ensure the sensors near the bottom of the door are unobstructed and aligned. Dirt or misalignment can prevent the door from closing.
Unusual noises from your garage door can indicate various underlying issues. If you've checked for any loose connections and lubricated necessary parts and it hasn't fixed the issue, call a professional to ensure your garage door's proper functionality and safety.
Here are some common garage door noises and what they might mean:
Squeaking
This noise is often due to dry or worn-out rollers, hinges, or springs. Lubrication or replacement may be necessary.
Grinding
Grinding sounds can indicate an issue with the chain or belt mechanism. Tightening the loose belt or chain can correct this.
Vibrating
To eliminate vibrating sounds, tighten any loose nuts or bolts and lubricate the rollers.
Rattling
Loose hardware or bolts can create rattling noises. Tighten any loose components to eliminate the sound.
The Door Is Misaligned
A misaligned garage door can lead to various operational problems. To check for misalignment:
Rust check
Examine the tracks for rust or debris, which can disrupt smooth movement.
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Donny Harrison Jr
5
Our technician, Zack, was phenomenal! He was thorough and professional, direct but not curt when communicating. We needed a new motor for our garage door, which was not the most economically welcomed news, but he gave us three options at different price points. I appreciated that he gave us time...Our technician, Zack, was phenomenal! He was thorough and professional, direct but not curt when communicating. We needed a new motor for our garage door, which was not the most economically welcomed news, but he gave us three options at different price points. I appreciated that he gave us time to discuss and decided, without pushing us to pick the most expensive or to hurry and not waste his time.
I would highly recommend Balanced Garage Doors - they are quick, courteous, and well priced!
Sarah Meeks
5
I cannot recommend Balanced Garage Doors enough! They were extremely professional in responding to our request. They were proactive in communicating when to expect them, when they were on their way, etc. Dylan could not have been any more courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. He gave...I cannot recommend Balanced Garage Doors enough! They were extremely professional in responding to our request. They were proactive in communicating when to expect them, when they were on their way, etc. Dylan could not have been any more courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. He gave clear explanation as to what needed to be done and what the price was. Their prices were much more reasonable than any other garage door company we contacted. The quality of work performed was fantastic.
Jeff
5
Submitted an inquiry and within the hour, they already had an appointment scheduled to come out and give me a quote. Dylan came at a time that was convenient for my schedule. He gave me a quote, and I was thinking I’d have to schedule a second appointment for him to come back for the repair....Submitted an inquiry and within the hour, they already had an appointment scheduled to come out and give me a quote. Dylan came at a time that was convenient for my schedule. He gave me a quote, and I was thinking I’d have to schedule a second appointment for him to come back for the repair. He had all the supplies he needed in the truck and repaired my garage door right then and there! Super easy! Super fast! I am very happy with Balanced Garage Doors!
Carly Ducharme
5
Dylan is a true professional. He understood exactly why my garage door needed repair and presented a range of options from a basic repair to a more complete replacement of old parts. I never felt pressured to choose a specific option, and completely understood his explanation. He did the work...Dylan is a true professional. He understood exactly why my garage door needed repair and presented a range of options from a basic repair to a more complete replacement of old parts. I never felt pressured to choose a specific option, and completely understood his explanation. He did the work expertly. I now have a garage door that operates better than ever before and, at a reasonable price. I am extremely satisfied!
George Auger
5
Balance garage door technician added tension to the tension springs. That solved my immediate problem. He then did a tuneup on the door. Which it needed. The door is smooth and operates very quiet now. I am so happy with this service. I highly recommend balance garage doors for your garage door...Balance garage door technician added tension to the tension springs. That solved my immediate problem. He then did a tuneup on the door. Which it needed. The door is smooth and operates very quiet now. I am so happy with this service. I highly recommend balance garage doors for your garage door problems.
mike tyson
5
The young man who showed up to help was amazing. He was polite, kind, and understanding of the (complex) situation I found myself in today. He somehow was able to repair my garage door issue the same day. I thought the issue would take multiple visits to the property, but he had many years of...The young man who showed up to help was amazing. He was polite, kind, and understanding of the (complex) situation I found myself in today. He somehow was able to repair my garage door issue the same day. I thought the issue would take multiple visits to the property, but he had many years of industry experience, so it was a same day job to him.
I didn't even know my garage door opener had Wi-Fi, the young man even explained how to get that working. I no longer have a security issue - see image - squatters could have crawled under the door. 10/10 will recommend.
Michael Hug
5
Needed our garage door repaired....I like to nudge mine every now and then, so it needed a little tweaking.
Scheduled a 8-10am appointment window through text and wasn't quite sure what to expect. So when I received a message ext at 8:27am telling me Zachary (Zach) was on his way..well, that's...Needed our garage door repaired....I like to nudge mine every now and then, so it needed a little tweaking.
Scheduled a 8-10am appointment window through text and wasn't quite sure what to expect. So when I received a message ext at 8:27am telling me Zachary (Zach) was on his way..well, that's a good start.
Zachary shows up with years of garage door repair experience under his belt and diagnosed the issue within 3 minutes. Once the repairs were approved, Zack went to work and had the job completed in no time! He didn't mind one bit that I sat there and asked him questions throughout the process. He got the job done quickly while being professional.
My garage door has never sounded better.... I can barely hear it and the wifi upgrade is definitely a plus. Thank you thank you thank you Balanced Garage Doors and Zachary for an amazing experience.
I will definitely reach out to you for future garage door repairs and will refer you to anyone I know!
