Does my garage door need a repair?
When maintaining your garage door, it’s important to understand the signs and what to do when a repair is needed. Catching a problem early can help prevent further damage and keep your garage door working as it should. By following our useful tips, we can help you spot the signs and guide you through fixing the problem!
Can you hear any unwanted noises?
Firstly, a sign your door may need some TLC is unusual or strange noises. If your garage starts to sound funny, chances are something isn’t working right. This can include scraping, squeaking, or banging- listening out to see if your door could be trapped or its hinges stuck is important and needs attention quickly.
Common causes of these noises can include worn-out hinges, not lubricating mechanisms regularly or enough, and damage to parts. Inspecting the area can help distinguish if the problem is visible. If not the case, add a lubricant to the hinges as these may have become stiff.
Is your door not opening and closing as it should?
You may have found your door is either opening or closing slower than normal or even getting stuck halfway! This is obviously very inconvenient and a problem that needs to be resolved fast. There can be multiple reasons for your door mechanisms not working effectively. These can include problems with the motor, opener, sensors, or tracks.
Signs to look out for to distinguish where the problem lies are as follows:
- Are the tracks blocked?
- Have they been lubricated properly?
- Are the springs intact?
- Does the motor seem to be wearing out?
- Has the door come off its hinges?
These are often repairs that need to be carried out by professionals and can be dangerous if attempted wrong!
Has your remote stopped working?
To operate your electric garage, the fob included is designed to activate the motor and lift your door. However, when faulty, this causes the connection to be lost and your garage unable to work as it should.
There can be many reasons for this issue, one being the batteries are dead. Changing these and trying again will help establish whether this is the culprit. On the other hand, it could be the wiring has come loose which would result in a replacement fob being needed. Here at Roll Right, we can offer help in this situation. By contacting the team, we would be more than happy to assist in ordering a new one.
Let’s help with garage door repairs
Investing in a Roll Right roller garage door can put you at ease. We not only produce quality products inhouse but also offer a 5 years guarantee on all doors! This means if you do face any issues, we are here to help. So why wait? Book a free survey today to make the switch to an electric roller garage door.
