Garage doors and openers are important parts of your home, but they can also cause injuries and damage if not properly maintained. The best way to avoid problems is by regularly testing your entire system to ensure it is in optimal working condition. Here are a few simple ways to achieve this. 

How to Test Your Door’s Balance

Start by completely disconnecting your garage door from its opener. This can be achieved by pulling the red release cord located inside your garage. Next, lower the door manually. Stop pulling and steady it once the bottom reaches the height of your waist.

If the door stays as is, with no movement, it is operating as it should. However, if it continues to close on its own or begins to rise back up, it requires adjustments from a professional who is experienced in servicing garage doors.

How to Test the Opener

Open your garage door, and place a wooden plank on the ground underneath it. Step back, and use the opener to close the door. If it is working correctly, the door should automatically begin to reverse when it comes into contact with the plank.

If the door does not reverse, however, you could have a serious safety issue on your hands. The door and opener aren’t sensing when an object is obstructing operation, which could cause a serious injury. Try replacing the batteries in the opener, but if that doesn’t work, call a specialist.

Need help with your garage door? Overhead Door Co. of Lycoming County, a division of Schrader Architectural Products, is "The Genuine, the Original Overhead Door Company.” In business since 1965, they have made a reputation for themselves as the top resource for dependable, cost-effective garage door solutions in Williamsport, PA. They offer a wide selection of products and services and will ensure you get what you need. Call their friendly team today at (570) 326-4749. To learn more, visit their website.