Garage Door Panel Replacement

5 Most Common Garage Door Repairs

Common Garage Door Repairs Home and Business Owners Need

Garage doors are essential to our daily lives, providing our homes and businesses with convenience, security, and protection. Many homeowners use the garage as a main entrance to their home, and for many businesses, daily operations wouldn’t be possible without functioning loading dock doors or overhead doors for a warehouse. Like any other mechanical equipment, garage doors can break down, requiring common garage door repairs. In this article, we’ll discuss:

1. Garage Door Spring Replacement

Garage door springs are responsible for supporting the weight of the door as it opens and closes. How long they last depends on how often the garage door is used and if they remain adequately lubricated. Garage door springs typically last 10,000 cycles or 7-12 years. However, the more frequently you use your garage door, the more likely your spring will snap sooner. This is why spring repair is one of our most common garage door repairs! Signs of a broken spring include:

  • Difficulty opening the door automatically or manually
  • Loud noises when opening or closing the door
  • Noticeable gaps in the spring
  • The garage door slams shut suddenly 
  • The garage door opens at an angle 

2. Garage Door Cable Replacement

  • Frayed or worn-down cables
  • Broken, loose, or fallen cables
  • The garage door becoming unbalanced or uneven
  • The garage door is not opening and closing smoothly
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3. Garage Door Roller Replacement

  • Grinding or screeching noises when opening and closing
  • Flat spots, cracks, or bent rollers
  • Misaligned garage door tracks
  • The garage door opens crookedly

4. Garage Door Opener Repair

  • The garage door isn’t responding to the remote or wall switch
  • The garage door opens and closes too slowly
  • The garage door opens partially and then reverses direction
  • The garage door shakes during operation
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5. Garage Door Panel Replacement

  • Damage caused by a car, forklift, or other vehicle accidents
  • Dented panels due to a stray basketball, football, etc.
  • Fallen branches damaging a panel during a storm
  • Rust or water damage on the bottom garage door panel

Dangers of Ignoring Common Garage Door Repairs

Postponing or ignoring needed garage door repairs can be dangerous. A garage door that’s not properly functioning can fall off its tracks, causing damage and injury to property and people nearby. If a garage door spring or cable breaks suddenly, the door could come crashing down unexpectedly, causing significant damage to your garage door, vehicles, and other property, not to mention the risks this causes for people close by. A broken garage door opener can compromise the security of your home or business, leaving you vulnerable to theft or intruders. Don’t delay needed and common garage door repairs!

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    November 24, 2024

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    November 20, 2024
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    November 20, 2024

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    March 13, 2024

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    March 13, 2024
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    March 12, 2024

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    March 9, 2024
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    March 8, 2024

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