A door that doesn't shut all the way or won't stay all the way up in the open position can mean you have problems going on with your garage door that need to be addressed. Bent tracks can occur, pebbles can get into your tracks, or you can have electrical problems that cause your opener to stop working. A garage door can work great one minute, and then not let you into your garage the next. If you notice issues with how your garage door is opening and closing, garage door services can come and inspect your system for problems. If anything is wrong, your garage door can be repaired to avoid the system from failing completely.
Your Door Keeps Reversing Direction
A door that keeps changing direction when it is moving usually means there is a problem somewhere in the tracks. It could be as simple as a pebble in one track, or one track has lost a bracket. Both tracks have to be in good alignment or the door is not going to open and close in a smooth motion. When you have to keep starting and stopping the motion of your door to get it to open or close, it's time to call garage door services to figure out the problem.
The Door Won't Shut Completely
The close limit switch may need to be adjusted when your garage door won't shut all the way. This is common, and it takes a few minutes to adjust the switch to get your door to close. The set limit switch tells the opener when to stop running. You may need to play around with the set limit switch to get the door closing just right.
Your Opener Is Straining
A garage door opener lasts about 15 years, but it can malfunction early when it is straining because of the heavy weight of the door. You may need to get new tension springs. If you want to test the tension springs, try opening the door manually. If it is too heavy for you to lift, the tension springs need to be tightened or replaced. Problems with your tension springs should not be dealt with by you, because it is dangerous to adjust your own tension springs.
If you note problems with your garage door, get the help you need to keep your garage door system in good shape. Look for hazards, and know when it's time to call for help.
For more information, contact a garage door service.
