Maybe your garage door is making weird noises or isn’t opening and closing like it used to. Whatever issues you are noticing, a call to a professional for garage door repair is in order. To help you decide when to have an expert assess the condition of your garage doors and keep you and your property safe, here are a few signs of trouble.

How to Know You Need Garage Door Repair

1. Trouble Opening & Closing

Anything from bad wiring to sensor trouble can cause miscommunication from the opener to the doors. Check that the sensors are not blocked by items in your garage. If all is clear and the garage still won’t open or the response time is slower than usual, call an expert for repairs.

2. Misaligned Tracks

Once a garage door is misaligned, it will not go up and down smoothly or might become stuck in an opened or closed position. Garage door repair specialists have the tools to release it safely from a wedged area and realign it properly.

3. Noisy Doors

When hardware is loose or worn out, you will hear noises that were never there before. Sometimes, the garage door opener itself needs attention and will make cranking or grinding sounds as you use it, but you could also have problems with the motor. A professional can inspect the system and decide on the proper repairs.

4. Increased Energy Bills

If the weather sealant has degraded and is no longer supple and secure, the energy efficiency is compromised. Sometimes, trouble with the door’s response time also causes energy trouble. If they stall consistently or don’t close quickly, hot or cold air will seep out, forcing the HVAC system to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature.

When you need garage door repairs, trust Woodall Heating & Cooling in Enterprise, AL. Serving the Wiregrass area for more than three decades, these garage door installation and maintenance experts also assist with gutters, chimneys, furnaces, and air conditioning systems. To find out more about their services, call (334) 347-1243 or visit their website.