{"id":25074,"date":"2021-07-19T10:33:10","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T10:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=25074"},"modified":"2021-07-19T10:36:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T10:36:23","slug":"common-garage-door-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/common-garage-door-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Garage Door Problems"},"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;\">The door to your garage can be very important to your home\u2019s look, safety, and functionality. Most garage doors weigh more than 100 pounds and open and close around 1,500 times per year. So it\u2019s not surprising that issues with your garage door may arise sometimes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia citizens know far too well about the diversity of weather they may experience. Having a reliable garage door is imperative to keeping out the elements. The following are some of the most common garage door problems Virginia residents may encounter, along with professional troubleshooting tips to help deal with those problems:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Garage Door Is Too Loud<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your garage door is making an uproar, these noises could be a sign of other potential problems. The following are particular types of sounds to listen out for and their most probable cause:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1.<\/strong>Grinding and squeaking noises could be a sign that your rollers are insufficiently lubricated and worn. Applying lithium or silicone-based lubricant could relieve the noises, and if not, call in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsgaragedoorservice.com\/garage-door-repair-chesapeake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage door repair Chesapeake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> professional and have it replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2.<\/strong>Rattling could be a signal that some of the nuts, bolts, and screws of your garage door have shaken loose. If so, tightening your hardware may alleviate your rattling problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3.<\/strong>Popping noises are generally traced to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fastenerengineering.com\/what-are-torsion-springs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">torsion spring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The torsion spring needs to either be lubricated or adjusted. Working on torsion springs can be unsafe and should always be left to an expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garage doors repeat the same motions that, over time, lead to wear and tear until suddenly they don&#8217;t function the way they did before. Fortunately, with maintenance and simple repairs, your garage door can last a while, but eventually, it may need to be replaced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Garage Door Moves Unevenly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your garage door moves awkwardly each time it opens or closes, there could be something obstructing the tracks. Have a look and remove any obstructions you find, and take this opportunity to wipe down the tracks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that doesn\u2019t fix your problem, then you may have an issue with the spring system delivering too little or too much resistance.\u00a0 If that is this case, call in a Virginia Beach garage door professional to resolve the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Garage Won\u2019t Open and Close Properly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your garage door refuses to operate, then it could be that the batteries in your remote opener are dead. Also, this would be a good chance to inspect the keypad to ensure it isn\u2019t damaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these don\u2019t fix the issue, there may be an issue with your garage door opener unit. If the lights are out this could indicate that the motor is disconnected from the power supply, a fuse has blown, or your circuit breaker was tripped. Speak with a professional about electrical problems with your door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Maintenance and Quick Fixes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your garage door is functioning properly, following a simple inspection and maintenance routine could keep it working. Here are some simple maintenance tips to correct issues that may appear:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1.<\/strong>Cleaning the rollers and tracks and keeping them lubricated could improve the functioning and extend the longevity of your garage door system. The bearings on rollers will wear out so remember to replace any rollers that don&#8217;t operate smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2.<\/strong>Tightening the hardware on the tracks that guide the rollers on your overhead garage door can help the sections of your garage stay secured and keep the screws and bolts that hold the brackets tight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3.<\/strong>Spring-operated garage doors have cables and pulleys that can wear out over time. Frayed cables and damaged pulleys will need to be replaced. Please call your garage door professional for these types of repairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4.<\/strong>If your springs wear out and lose their resiliency, your power garage door opener may need to work harder to lift the door. This can wear out the motor on the opener, so it\u2019s a good idea to have your professional technician replace any worn-out springs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>5.<\/strong>Garage door openers are designed to automatically reverse and lift the door when it encounters an obstacle. If this feature does not function properly, the heavy door poses a safety hazard. Therefore, it would be a good idea to have the door opener repaired or replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of these solutions fixes your issues, or you seem to be in a revolving cycle of door failures and repairs, speak with a garage door installer and repair technician in your Chesapeake community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number:\u00a0THSI-2369<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The door to your garage can be very important to your home\u2019s look, safety, and functionality. 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