We use our garage doors every day, but rarely do we take the
time to examine and inspect their condition and performance. Sadly, we tend to focus
our attention on our garage doors only when they stop working or something goes
wrong. The good news is – this is preventable! By performing frequent
inspections, you can determine whether your garage doors are still functioning
properly and safely. So, don’t wait until something goes wrong. Be vigilant and
look for these 3 signs to see if your garage door needs to be serviced.
Won’t Open or Close
This is the most obvious sign that your garage door needs to
be inspected. There are various reasons for why it’s no longer opening or
closing properly; faulty wiring, misaligned sensors, and more. Before one of
our professional technicians arrives, be sure to double check that nothing is
in the way of the sensors or blocking the door. Sometimes if an item is in the
way of the sensors, your door will not operate properly.
Slow Response Time
Feel like your garage door is taking forever to open or
close? Typically, your garage door should begin to open or close within a
second or two after you pressed the opener or entered your code. If you observe
any delay in the operation, it might indicate that something is wrong with your
door or with the opener, and a few drops of
penetrating oil may make all the difference!
Making a Lot of Noise
A noisy garage door is the result of loose hardware, worn
rollers, or the garage door opener itself. There are simple fixes, but to avoid
the last-minute urgent services, it is better to keep your ears open to the
noise coming from the garage door that seems unusual to you. Don’t worry
though, no matter if it’s day or night, we have 24/7 emergency garage door
service technicians that can help!
If your garage door isn’t working properly, our team of
garage door professionals here at A1
Door Company are here to help. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for your free estimate
today!
