Common Causes of Garage Door Damage

Below are the common causes of garage door damage.

Garage doors rely on several inner pieces of hardware working together including sheaves, bolts, and hinges. Unfortunately, garage door hardware can corrode or wear down over time. A garage door with worn-out hardware lets out

grinding sounds when opening and closing.

You can fix hardware-related issues by tightening any loose parts or lubrication to ensure everything glides smoothly. Sometimes, however, if the hardware is in very bad condition, you might have to replace them.

Garage door rollers move along metal tracks when the door opens and closes. Bent or misaligned tracks may hinder your door from opening and closing properly. Misaligned tracks also produce a rubbing noise as the garage door

opens and closes.

Garage doors may misalign due to many reasons. A few notable reasons are gradual wear and tear and insufficient roller lubrication. If your door track is misaligned, get a professional repair service to avoid self-injury.

Springs make the garage door easier to lift and open. Unfortunately, the springs can wear thin every time you use the garage door. Rust and poor maintenance may also be the cause of broken garage door springs. Broken springs

exhibit symptoms such as:

• Broken door cables
• A gap in torsion springs
• Bent garage door tops
• Hanging cables

If your garage door springs break, you need to replace them. Get a professional to replace the springs due to the complexity involved.

Rollers allow the garage door to move swiftly up and down the track. While rollers are built to last, they can break, become loose, or wear down over time.

Problems with garage door rollers may hinder the garage door from operating or stop moving altogether. Damaged rollers may also cause grinding noises and violent vibrations when moving.

Schedule roller lubrication every 3-4 months and an inspection at least once per year. Regular maintenance helps prevent expensive roller-related repairs and prolongs the rollers' lifespan. Once you notice anything unusual about your

garage door rollers, have a professional replace them as soon as possible.

Garage door cables are part of the system that lifts and lowers the door. Garage door cables wear down gradually and can break due to any of the following reasons:

• Lack of regular maintenance
• Bent tracking
• Incorrect springs
• Unadjusted spring tension
• Incorrect cables
• A jammed door track

Faulty garage door cables may even lead to the garage door crashing down to the ground. Garage doors cause approximately 20,000 ER visits annually. For this reason, have a professional inspect your garage cables periodically.

Electric garage doors have become more popular nowadays. Electric doors are reliable but are still susceptible to electrical problems such as frayed wires or blown fuses. An electrical system malfunction can pose a serious risk to you

and your family.

If you encounter any electrical problems, first plug off the garage door operating system carefully. Then call a qualified technician for help.

A dead battery in your remote may also be to blame for the garage door not opening or closing. You can easily swap out the dead battery for a new one in this case.

As a homeowner, be prudent and look out for any mechanical issues with your garage door. Visually inspect your door from time to time, and if your garage door has an issue, repair it as soon as you notice something wrong. If you

require a reliable garage door company, contact us.