Garage Door Repair: Signs Your Garage Door May Need Repair

 

The advent of automatic garage doors make our daily lives much easier as we are now simply able to drive into our garages without getting out of the car. However, as with any mechanized system, the parts that open and close your garage door are subject to wear and tear and can end up breaking down over time. Thusly, it can be important that you know the signs to look out for that can be indicative that your garage door may be in need of repair. Here are a few of the signs you can look out for that can indicate that you may be in need of garage door repair.

 

Your Remote Control Stopped Working

On occasion, homeowners will find that the button within their garage will still trigger the garage door to open and close, however, they find that the remote control in their car no longer opens the garage door. While this could simply mean that your remote control needs to be replaced, it could also indicate other issues with your garage door’s system; for instance, the remote control sensor may have gone out and needs to be replaced. Either way, it is important that you have a specialist repair your system so that it can function properly once more.

 

Loud Garage Door

While garage doors make a certain amount of noise when they are opening or closing, some homeowners will find that their garage door has begun to make a great deal of noise and/or unusual squeaking sounds. These noises, if not normal for your garage door, could indicate a great number of problems with your system and it is thusly vital to have it inspected and repaired before it breaks. While it could be something as simple as the rollers and bearings needing lubrication, it could be something more serious that would require immediate repair.

 

Garage Door Moves Slowly

Noticing that their garage door has begun to move slower over time is a common problem homeowners have. Luckily, this is generally an easily fixable problem as it can usually be solved by replaced the garage door’s springs.

 

Noticing problems in your garage door early can help you to have it repaired before any further issues develop. Contact us to find out more about the signs that can indicate that your garage door is in need of repair.