A garage door opener is one of the many conveniences homeowners use daily, but neglect to regularly inspect or maintain. Failure can not only be a big inconvenience, but also a security threat and possibly cause costly damage. Homeowners should be on the lookout for any evidence that their door is or will soon be malfunctioning.
Often homeowners don’t pay attention to their door, they just press then open button and hop in their cars, or press the button to close and go into their home. This can lead to the homeowner not hearing or seeing potential problems. A malfunctioning door can give many symptoms, including noisy operation, choppy or jittery operation, hesitation and if the door only works intermittently. Neglecting the early signs of failure only sets you up for inconvenience and even a larger cost to repair.
If your garage door is malfunctioning, it is imperative to get it fixed immediately. A malfunctioning unit can cause damage to your door, surrounding structures and could potentially ruin the unit. Homeowners should consult a professional for garage door opener repair as they have the potential to cause great bodily harm. Being proactive with your opener can save you money by preventing damage and prolonging the life of the opener and the door.
Those homeowners, who have an old garage door opener, might find it better and more cost effective to have a new one installed. Technology has changed drastically in the past decades and newer models offer much quieter and smoother operation as well as can cut down on energy use.
If you would like more information on repairing your garage door or installing a new opener, please contact us.
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