Is there something wrong with your garage door?If you are hearing an unusual grinding or rubbing noise when using your automatic garage door, it’s likely that your door has jumped off track. The noise won’t go away if you ignore it as there’s a chance your garage door might need to be repaired. . Other issues to keep an eye and ear out for include a motor that is turning but does not result in garage door movement, a cable or chain that is hanging off its rail/track or has significant rust. Of course, an obvious sign that a repair is needed is when your garage door simply ceases to open.
Often, your automatic garage door opener can be fixed with a simple repair. These can be performed at home with DIY instructions, which we have plenty of, especially on common topics such as garage doors going off track. In other cases, the mechanism may need to be replaced. While it’s always great to get your hands dirty, keep in mind that garage doors are costly investments and weigh a ton. Safety is key, soin this case, it’s best to defer to a professional company.
If you need garage door service in the El Dorado Hills area (including Plasterville, Folsom, Cameron Park and Shingle Springs), we offer a variety of services that will return you garage door to the best shape possible.