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Most of the time, homeowners can go about their daily lives without having to worry too much about their garages. Garages are resilient, strong, and sturdy. However, this does not mean that they cannot break down or exhibit problems over time. Every now and then, you may have to troubleshoot your garage to locate the source of a problem.
There are typically five common problems that homeowners will experience with their garages, each ranging from do-it-yourself repairs to replacements that will require professional assistance. Find out more about these problems by reading the descriptions below and learn more about how you can take care of any garage door problems fast.
The first thing you should always check if you are experiencing any kind of problem with your garage is the batteries. Check the batteries in both the garage door wall opener and in the handheld openers you have for your car. Try replacing each device with a fresh pair of batteries first before you move on to other troubleshooting steps.
Even if you have a new set of batteries in one of your garage door openers, it is possible that the transmitter signal may either be broken or confused. The transmitter signal is what helps the garage to recognize when your opener is in range. Every automatic garage door that is made has a unique transmitter signal, which helps to prevent you from accidentally opening your neighbors' garage. If this signal is disrupted or broken, your garage door will not respond when you try to open it.
In order to repair the transmitter signal, you will need to consult your garage door owner’s manual. Every garage door model is different so it is best to follow the instructions listed in the manual closely or hire a garage door specialist in your area to help you.
The photo eye is a safety feature on your garage that helps stop the garage door whenever something is blocking its path. For example, if an animal or person were to run under your garage door while it was rolling down, the photo eye would catch the movement on a sensor and immediately stop the garage door from moving. The photo eyes sit on either side of your garage door and consists of an invisible beam that spans from side-to-side. When this beam is broken by a moving object or person, the garage will cease to move.
Without this safety feature, it was easy to injure oneself or become crushed under a moving garage door. If nothing is blocking the photo eye, it is possible that they are out of alignment and the beam is not able to reach the other side. It is also possible that dust or debris is blocking the beam’s path, so make sure to keep the photo eyes clean.
A loud noise is often one of the first signals that will alert homeowners that a spring has broken in their garage. With a broken garage door spring, you may also notice that the garage door refuses to open, will not shut, or is struggling to open and close.
Know that broken springs or cables can be especially dangerous. Depending on whether or not one or multiple springs broke in your garage, it is possible for the garage to collapse entirely and potentially injure someone. If you notice anything wrong with your garage and suspect that a spring or cable is to blame, be sure to get professional help immediately and keep away from your garage until it can be repaired.
Misaligned garage door tracks can be equally as dangerous as broken springs or cables. You may notice that the garage door does not move at all or that there are gaps or bends in the tracks. In some instances, you may be able to realign the track yourself by simply moving it back into position and tightening a screw or two. However, it is important to remember that garage door issues related to the tracks, springs, or cables always have the potential to cause injury. You may want to call a professional regardless. That way, you can guarantee that a proper repair or replacement has been made.
If you are still not sure why your garage is acting funny or you are simply more comfortable having an expert diagnose and fix the problem for you, go ahead and call a garage door expert to help you. Garage door parts can be dangerous to repair and replace, so it is almost always recommended that you call a professional if you have no prior experience working with garage doors. It is easy to hurt yourself or someone else by trying to make a spring or other part replacement on your own. Even if you can make a temporary repair, you do not want to risk the garage collapsing or falling and injuring someone at a later date. It is best for everyone’s safety to work with an expert so you can guarantee that your garage door is safe for your entire household.