Top Garage Door Repairs
When your garage door stops working, it’s frustrating and inconvenient. Hopefully, with this quick guide to garage door repair, you’ll find some relief by identifying the problem and moving one step closer to getting your garage door system running up smoothly again
Four Common Types of Garage Door Repairs
- Broken Cable Repair
Cables are essential parts of a garage door system. Garage door cables use the tension provided by the springs to pull the full weight of the garage door up while in operation. These garage door cables weaken over time and eventually break.
If your garage door is not hanging straight on the tracks or gets stuck halfway, it can be a sign that you should replace your garage door cables. Just like broken spring repair, broken garage door cable repair can be very dangerous and cause serious injuries. Contacting a garage door professional for all broken cable repairs is always recommended.
- Garage Door Panel Repair or Replacement
Suppose your children have used your garage door as target practice for the upcoming hockey season, or you accidentally hit it with your car. Even a minor accident can cause unsightly damage to your garage doors. Luckily, you don’t always have to purchase a new garage door for this type of damage. Repairing or replacing garage door parts like panels and hardware can save you money and keep your door in pristine condition. Contact a licensed garage door repair company to find a replacement section for your garage door.
- Safety Sensor Alignment
Sometimes your garage door safety sensors can automatically stop your garage door opener from operating. These sensors can even get misaligned, and your door can get stuck even though nothing is in its way. To get your garage door system functioning again, you’ll need to have a professional align the garage door sensors properly.
- Bent or Broken Track Repair
When garage door tracks break or bend, your garage door will stop opening and closing properly. Some garage door tracks need minor repairs and only require adjustments to existing tracks. On the other hand, other repairs may involve replacing the track with a new one. A garage door professional can help inspect the damage on your broken garage door track and determine if the track can be repaired or requires replacing. At Door Doctor, we always try to repair your existing hardware when it’s an option. It’s just one of many reasons you can trust our company to look out for you!
