Common garage door repairs

Fortunately, garage door repairs are not extremely common, but when they do occur they can become very frustrating, costly, and even put your house in danger of theft. Time, wear and tear, as well as severe weather can cause damage to your garage door, so it’s important to keep it good working order. Listed below are some common garage door malfunctions and solutions.

– Sharp jumps and uncommon movement when in motion: This could be a sign that the garage door’s metal tracks are damaged. Inspect the tracks on both sides for damage or obstacles.  Sometimes this can be fixed by hammering a damaged or dented part, but if you are unsure contact a professional.

– The door won’t open or close: If clicking your remote doesn’t do anything, it could mean that your opener may need to be reprogrammed or that your batteries are dead. If changing out the batteries doesn’t do anything, contact a professional to reprogram your door and remotes.

– Squeaky and sticky doors: Doors that have become more noisy over time may be a sign that the hinges and wheels need lubricating. Use WD-40 and allow your door to open and close a few times to spread the lubrication. If it does not work, the tracks could be clogged or off track.

If your garage door has been malfunctioning, contact the Austin 24-hour garage door repair experts at Cowart Door Systems at (512) 459-3467.