What Could Be Wrong With Your Garage Door Parts?

Since there are a lot of parts involved in a garage door functionality, you can't rule out the problem they may cause it due to wear and tear. So, let's talk about different garage door parts and what could be go wrong with each of them.

Doors & Sections:

The sections of your garage door can develop a "sag" due to wear and tear get damaged or dented, especially if a car accidentally runs in a closed door.

Sensors:

Your garage door opener has safety sensors placed on either side of the garage door tracks 6 inches of the floor. They communicate with the opener. One safety sensor releases a laser whereas the other receives it. If anything obstructs that line resulting in no connection with the receiving sensor, the garage door will not go down. If your garage door only moves down a few inches before rising back up, then the safety sensors may be obstructed or misaligned.

Hinges:

The hinges connect the sections of the garage door & let the door to twist as it operates. These need proper lubrication & can prompt issues if cracked or broken.

Tracks:

there is a set of tracks both horizontal and vertical mounted to the wall and ceiling for a smooth operation they required to be cleaned from dirt and debris

Torsion Spring:

The spring above your garage door is under a significant amount of tension and provides the power needed to raise your heavy door. If torsion spring breaks down or starts making a strange noise, don't try to fix or tune it on your own. Call a professional who offers top-notch garage door repair in Edmonton. Keep in mind that trying to repair garage door springs on your own without any technical knowledge can be a high risk and can end with an injury or even death.

Garage Door Opener:

Garage door openers have come a long way since their introduction. Openers now come with added safety features and can be monitored and controlled from your computer or Smartphone.

The parts in an opener that can break are the main gear, sensors, and motherboard.

Bottom Seal:

The bottom seal caters many purposes: fortification from the harsh outside weather, perfect seal when the door is closed, and bumper for the door as it shuts down. If you find your seal starting to come loose or becomes crisp, feel free to contact a garage door professional for a quick replacement.

If you are facing issues with any of these garage malfuntions mentioned above and many more, don't hesitate to call Thrifty Garage Door Repair Edmonton at 587-200-9282 and make the most of our professional garage door repair in Edmonton. We will make sure your get your garage doors up & running again. We coverFort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Sherwood Park, Morinville, Devon, Beaumont, Spruce Groove, St Albert and Stony Plain