A sturdy garage door provides your home with security,
safety and ease. It is important to
ensure that your garage door is working effectively and to know when it’s time
to take the route of either repair or replacement. Below are some causes that
would lead you down either one of those routes.
Faulty Safety Sensors
A lot of garage door systems these days are equipped with photo-optic
safety sensors which are used as a safety precaution in keeping the door from
accidentally closing on a person or object. Basically, there is an invisible
beam of light that the sensors give off that goes from corner to corner beneath
your garage door. When this beam of light is interjected, it stops the opener
from operating. Having that said, if this beam of light loses its’ electrical link,
burns out or has an askew emitter and reflector, it can cause an untrue signal
to the garage door, causing the operation of the opener to be infrequent or simply
stop working altogether. If you find yourself in this situation, a garage door
repair is needed.
Security
Garage door openers for older models do not offer much
security which can leave your home at risk of break-ins. Door openers these
days have more cutting-edge technological features, so if you home has an older
garage door model then it would be in your best interest to consider a more up-to-date
door replacement.
Noisy Garage Door
Is your garage door noisy? A noisy garage door can lead to
all types of problems, not to mention for those whose sleep is interrupted due
to having a bedroom located either above or next to the garage. The positive
news here is that a lot of noisy door problems can be straightforwardly solved
by substituting a few parts and maintaining regular upkeep.
The Door is Off Track
Your garage door is able to open and close due to the way in
which it runs on a metal track. In time, the opening and closing function of
the garage door will result in a broken spring which will prevent your garage
door from opening all of the way. Having that said, you will need to have your
garage door repaired as soon as you see signs of the door being off the track
so that you can save yourself some trouble down the road.
Tired Motor
The motor is the fundamental hub of a garage door’s opener simply
because the door would not be able to function without it. Warnings of a motor
problem could consist of grating noises, stench of hot wires or decelerated
motion of the door. It is extremely important to note that only qualified
professionals should be the ones to repair this essential part of your garage
door, especially since there is the chance of experiencing electric shock while
doing so.
Keep in mind that there are numerous reasons that can keep
your garage door from working as it should. You should never try to fix your garage
door problems on your own because not only can it be complicated, you could put
yourself in serious danger. Having that said, it is always best to take
the safe approach and hire only a qualified company for your garage door repair
or replacement service needs.
We encourage you to call Overhead Door Company of Lansing
with any service needs or inquirers you may have.
