Common reasons for garage door failure

Below, we have listed the most common reasons that cause garage doors to break down.

We will begin with issues that are easy to fix. This happens to most homeowners, so don’t feel embarrassed when the garage door won't function just because the transmitter requires newer batteries. If the signal is not received by the transmitter, start by replacing the batteries then give it a second try.

Another reason may be that the photo-eye needs to be cleaned or is out of alignment. These are sensors located inside the garage floor. If the garage door opens but fails to completely close, the most common issue in situations like this is usually the photo eyes. The work of the photo eye is to warn the door not to close or open if there is something on its way. This helps avoid injuries.

At times, these photo eyes can get dusty. If this is the case, it may end up sensing the dust as an object on its way. Therefore, ensure that you remove the dust using a soft cloth. If the issue is misalignment, direct the sensors to point directly at each other. 

Also, ensure that the garage door is not locked. There are some garage doors with lock systems located on the outside.  With these doors, it is easy to engage them using a handle. It might happen that someone has turned a handle without knowing. This can lock the door, which means that it won’t open automatically. Doors locked in this manner won’t open until you deactivate the lock mode. it is easy to do this by holding down the button for a few seconds.

Another common garage door problem is a loud bang, mostly caused by a broken spring

 If you look at all the issues discussed and confirm that no problem relating to the same has occurred, then you can seek professional help. This is because the problem might be too serious for you to handle. For instance, it is the garage door tracks that might be the problem if the door won’t open or close. It might even be the rollers that are out of track. You can inspect the tracks to confirm whether there are bumps, beds, or gaps between the rollers and rails. However, this problem requires professional help. A reputable garage door replacement and repair company can fix such a problem right away.  If you notice an issue like this, don’t open or close the garage door again until it is inspected by a professional.