Signs Your Tracks Need Attention

Most homeowners will wait too long to get a garage door repair on the calendar. We see it happen all too often, where homeowners don’t know what to look for, so they accidentally let a small issue become something massive. What should be regular garage door maintenance can turn into installing a new garage door if something goes wrong.

To help prevent that, we’ve listed six clear signs that your tracks are in need of our professional garage door repair services.

1. You can hear loud noises when the garage door is operating: Some of these noises include popping, screeching, clicking, and grinding. Your first step should be to check for anything causing extra friction in the tracks, such as sand or dirt. If the tracks are full of debris, wipe them out and try again. If noises persist, it’s highly possible your tracks are misaligned and you have metal-on-metal happening somewhere.
2. There is visible warping on the tracks: If your tracks aren’t parallel to each other and to the ground, it’s time to call in some experienced technicians. The tracks becoming misaligned is the first step toward severe damage to your system as well as potential injury. Misaligned, twisted, bent, or cracked tracks could cause the garage door to suddenly fall, leading to injury and damage to the house.
3. A gap appears between the track and rollers: If your rollers are to the point of lifting off the track, there is definitely a problem, and you are for sure in need of some top-notch service.
4. The garage door moves slowly or shakes: If your garage door shakes along the tracks or takes forever to open, there’s a good chance that your tracks are out of alignment. Some regular maintenance, such as lubricating metal parts, might clear things up, but if not, it’s best to call someone with extensive training to check for hidden damage.
5. The garage door will not open: You can attempt a manual release with the emergency cord, but if that doesn’t work, you can safely assume that your door tracks are broken. The probable outcome is that the tracks have warped and jammed the rollers. Don’t risk further damage and personal injury by attempting to fix it yourself.
6. The garage door has a gap: The most glaring sign that your tracks are misaligned is if your garage door is lopsided. If one side doesn’t close, or if it won’t close all the way, it could be past time to call someone who can help.

Garage doors are pieces of heavy machinery. Their system is made up of a complex system of sensors, springs, tracks, and cables that all have to work together to provide safe operation. It’s important to find a company that can handle all your garage door needs with expertise and exceptional customer satisfaction rates!