subject: The Basics Of Garage Door Repair [print this page] If you think fixing your garage door is difficult, think again. Believe it or not, this is a job that you can do yourself, even if you are not mechanically inclined. First, you must determine the source of the problem.
Does your garage door have difficulty closing or opening, does it get stuck when opening or closing, or does it drop after releasing the button? Sometimes if the garage fails to open or close, the fix is quite simple. A quick check of the keypad should reveal whether or not the garage door opener is working properly. If this is case, all that is required is to reprogram the opener.
Check your hinges and metal rollers if your garage door is sticking open or shut, you may just have to lubricate them. You may have to clean your tracks if they are dirty or clogged, this can be done with any normal household cleaning solution, just be sure to lubricate the tracks afterward.
Finally, if the door falls after you release the opener, the extension springs may be too worn to function. In that case, just buy new springs and install them.
The three problems that were just mentioned are the most common problems that affect garage doors. You probably noticed that the two main aspects of the garage door that may have problems are the tracks and springs. The part that plays a very important role in your door working are the tracks. Brackets made of metal are used to hold the track in place. If your door was to stop working, check to ensure that the brackets are not too loose. If your tracks are loose, gently tighten the screws or bolts, if they are already tight the tracks could be bent or out of shape.
If the tracks happen to be the source of your problem, try reshaping them with a mallet. If reshaping the tracks is ineffective, your best bet is to purchase replacement tracks. If the problem happens to lie in the springs, some simple adjustments may be all that are required. However, if your garage door functions with a torsion spring, the repair may be quite complicated and your are better off hiring a professional in order to avoid serious injury from an incorrect repair.
You should not ignore the problem if your garage is broken. Please keep this guide in mind if you have an issue with your garage door.
