{"id":22354,"date":"2020-06-23T10:47:34","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T10:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=22354"},"modified":"2020-06-23T10:47:34","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T10:47:34","slug":"common-garage-door-problems-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/common-garage-door-problems-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Garage Door Problems You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up, down, up, down. It&#8217;s the\u00a0 typical routine of garage doors until the time comes when they won\u2019t work anymore. Garage doors offer security and convenience for your home and vehicles. But just like any mechanical device, issues are likely to appear after years of use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that some issues are easy to repair and you can do it yourself. Below are a few common garage door problems you need to know and how to fix them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Noisy Garage Doors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A noisy garage door can cause multiple problems, particularly for those whose bedroom is next to or above the garage. But don\u2019t worry. The good news is that most noisy garage doors can be repaired by replacing several parts and with a combo of routine maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some quick fixes you can do to correct the problem:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Secure the hardware. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten all the bolts and screws on your garage door track, inspect for damaged parts, and replace when needed. Then, don\u2019t forget to spray lubricant to all the moving parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Replace damaged rollers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can do it by unbolting the hinge and changing the roller out of the door track.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Install new hinges.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take note that disorganized hinges can cause lots of noise and make the door to wear out the joints at the door sections. So, if there are any worn hinges, replace them. Metal fillings and gray dust are early signs of wear.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Grease the door track.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lubricate the door track with grease that will not attract dust and dirt. Opt for garage door lubes and avoid other types of lubricants. Because even if they are affordable, these lubricants can\u2019t penetrate well and tend to pick up grit and dust.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Garage Door Won\u2019t Close All The Way<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your garage door won\u2019t close completely and does not reverse, you may need to adjust the limit switch. A garage door opener arrives with an adjustable switch that determines how low the garage door should be to close all the way in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the limit switch is high for your door opening, the garage door might not close completely. The limit switch is a preventive measure that keeps people from having the door close on them or being hit. Adjusting the limit switch will put a stop to your door from functioning improperly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, most garage doors have multiple ways of adjusting the limit switches. However, there\u2019s typically a screw on the motor unit that\u2019s rotated to modify how far the garage door descends. If you\u2019re not confident about fixing this, call a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agradeservices.com.au\/\"><b>Perth garage door expert<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Broken Window Glass<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/homeideas\/2017\/05\/back_yard_recreation_areas_can.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homeowners entertain sports and play activities in their backyards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and your garage door window can likely suffer from broken glass now and then. Despite the cause, it is imperative to fix broken glass immediately because it\u2019s considered a security and safety problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, it is an invitation to every insect and bird. The good news is that it\u2019s not hard to replace a pane of broken glass. All you need to do is to clean the frame and remove the broken glass. Then, measure the frame using a tape measure to determine the new window glass size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want, you can cut glass by yourself to the desired size. Ensure to wear safety gloves and glasses when doing this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frozen Garage Door<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sure, you most appreciate and need the ease of opening and closing your garage door right away. Unfortunately, during the winter season, cold and moisture can work together to make this more difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note that garage doors can and do harden to the garage floor. Often, it\u2019s only a slight icy connection between the garage door and the garage floor that can be fixed when you hit the opener button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the garage door does not open on the first try, don\u2019t keep hitting the opener button. Because when you do, it will likely cause more issues such as worn-out motors on the garage door opener and stripped gears.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can make use of a hair dryer or heat gun to free the door and melt the ice. Also, some de-icing products can work. Moreover, use a flat shovel to chip away the ice to not damage the garage door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the garage door is open, make sure to clear away any snow, ice, or water from the floor under the garage door. In the future, keep this area dry to prevent it from freezing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Takeaway<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Garage_door\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage door<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issues can be fixed easily with the right tools and steps, allowing you to keep your garage door working for a long time. Additionally, it\u2019d be best to have an ounce of prevention by regularly inspecting your garage door and making sure all the parts are in their best condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Up, down, up, down. It&#8217;s the\u00a0 typical routine of garage doors until the time comes when they won\u2019t work anymore. Garage doors offer security and convenience for your home and vehicles. But just like any mechanical device, issues are likely<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/common-garage-door-problems-you-need-to-know\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":22355,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[700,16],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-19.png","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/common_garage_door_problems_you_need_to_know","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22354"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22354"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22354\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22356,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22354\/revisions\/22356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22354"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=22354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}