When I bought my first home, I knew I was going to have to start maintaining different parts of the home to keep everything functioning properly. However, what I did not realize was that the garage door was one of these things. I decided to create this website because I had no idea how much maintenance a garage door needed and what types of maintenance. If you aren't cleaning your garage door tracks, checking for loose screws or oiling the tracks on a bi-monthly basis, I hope my website teaches you how to do this maintenance and the importance of performing it.
If your garage door has been showing signs of wear and tear or damage, it is worth it to have it looked at by a professional. Garage doors that malfunction can lead to safety issues. Here are four common garage door problems, and why they should be fixed immediately.
1. Door Not Closing All of the Way
If your garage door has gotten off-kilter or won't shut properly all of the way, this can become a safety hazard as well as a security risk. Burglars will look for the easiest point of entry into a home, which might be a faulty garage door. If your door is jammed or the alignment seems off, there may be an issue with the cables. This can lead to accidents if you try to force your door open yourself.
2. Garage Door Opener Mechanism is Spotty
If your mechanical door opener and clicker seem to suddenly have a mind of their own, your electrical system might have a problem and you might be in need of garage door service. There may be loose wiring, causing your opener to work sometimes and at other times seem dead. It is important to have this fixed as soon as possible. Your garage door may open at random at times when you aren't home, or seem to shut only to reopen after you have driven off in the morning.
3. Rusted Springs or Cables
Be sure to do visual inspections of your garage door opening mechanism throughout the year, especially after the rainy season. If springs or cables are showing signs of corrosion, this can cause cables to snap and your garage door to unexpectedly slam shut. It is easy for people to forget that garage door opening mechanisms should be inspected and have maintenance provided by a professional.
4. Possible Vehicle Damage to Garage Door
Accidents happen. If you have bumped your garage door with your car, it might look okay at first glance. However, it is a good idea to have a garage door repair man come out and make sure that there wasn't any hidden damage to your door or opening functionality. Sometimes even a small bump with a car can feel insignificant, but can cause damage to your garage door alignment or electrical components.
Keeping your garage door in working order can keep your home safe, lower the risk of hurting yourself or damaging your vehicles. If anything with your garage door or opening mechanism just doesn't seem right, it is worth it to have this looked at and repaired by a responsible garage repair service, such as Garbers Of Richmond Inc.
Share3 April 2015
