Common garage door symptoms, their likely causes and what to do first, from noises and slow doors to broken springs.
Most garage door problems show up as a sound or a symptom. A bang followed by a door that will not lift usually means a broken spring. A door that hangs crooked often points to a slipped or snapped cable. Squeaks and grinding come from dry hinges and worn rollers. A door that reverses before it closes often has a dirty or misaligned sensor. A door that moves slowly or stops partway may be out of balance or dry.
Some problems are urgent: a broken spring, frayed cables, a door off its track or a door that will not reverse. Others can wait for a scheduled visit. If you are unsure, keep people and vehicles clear, do not force the door and call us. In Nashville, we use our problem checker tool and a simple inspection to find the cause and tell you what to fix first, what to plan for and what is only cosmetic.
A broken spring is the usual cause.
A slipped or snapped cable.
Dry hinges or worn rollers.
A dirty or misaligned sensor.
Balance, dirt or dry parts.
Stop using the opener and call us.
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We recommend not. Springs hold dangerous stored energy.
Place a block of wood on the floor and close the door. It should reverse on contact.
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