In this guide we ll provide the most frequent types of bad garage door behavior so you can match the door s problem with the solutions we suggest.
Garage door problems falling down.
Door closes only if you hold in the push button 3.
It s better to have no doubts especially when your safety is concerned.
Door is cocked 5.
Door won t close all the way it is uneven 9.
If your garage door is falling down when closing you should look to replace the springs.
Door is uneven 7.
The garage door can fall too quickly as a result of springs that have become too loose.
Garage door troubleshooting 1.
Snapped cables should be professionally replaced before you try to use the door again.
Door opens slowly 8.
Most garage door problems fall along basic patterns.
Door closes part way and then reverses 4.
It can also be due to to cables that are broken.
Door is jammed 6.
However if your garage door has been slamming shut for quite some time it may be damaged beyond repair and needs to be replaced.
The cables experience wear and tear after years of helping to control the movement of the door and the tension of the springs.
Your garage door makes loud noises.
If you garage door is lowering then reversing.
Bottom of the door is up on one side 2.
If the garage door opens as usual but refuses to close this is usually a sign of track obstructions that activate the door s safety feature or it could be a sign of dirty photo eyes that are part of the safety feature that keeps the garage door from closing on an object or a person.
Another cause of this problem is poorly installed springs and cables or a damaged garage door track.