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Your garage door is more than just an entryway for vehicle storage – it’s also a highly visible feature of your home that can affect its curb appeal and security. With exposure to the elements and frequent use, some garage door components will eventually rust, loosen, or become inoperable. When this happens, you’ll need to hire a technician for garage door repair. Here’s a list of three garage door problems you may encounter and the reasons why they happen.

3 Top Reasons for Garage Door Repair

1. Unresponsive Garage Door Opener

Sometimes your garage door won’t budge even after repeatedly pressing all the buttons on the switch or remote control. This problem can happen for several reasons, such as a disrupted power source, an unplugged or broken motor, or a blown fuse. The problem could also be due to a dead battery or a remote that’s out of range. If you’ve replaced the remote’s battery with a new one and tested the controls from a closer distance without success, you’ll need to have a professional diagnose the problem and make necessary garage door repairs.

2. Frequent Jamming

garage door repairEven manually opened garage doors can get stuck. The stoppage may be the result of something as simple as an obstruction on its track, which can be resolved by removing the object. If there’s no blockage, the door may be misaligned, off track, or the springs may have broken – all of which are tough fixes. Garage doors are made up of complex mechanical parts and tampering with them could easily result in a need for additional repairs. Garage doors are also unwieldy. To ensure safety, hire a garage door repair specialist to take care of the problem.

3. Failure to Close or Open Properly

Another common problem with a garage door is when it fails to close all the way down or roll all the way up, either by reversing before it hits the floor or stopping midway. If your door suddenly pulls back upward as it touches the ground, there may be an issue with the close-limit switch, which directs the motor to stop running while opening and closing. Have a garage door repair specialist correctly adjust the switches, sensors, and springs.

 

The issues above are best left to a professional. Libby’s Expert Door Installations of Millmont, PA, has a team of highly-trained, well-equipped technicians that can handle all of your garage door repair needs. Serving residents and businesses throughout Union County, they’ve earned a reputation for outstanding garage door installation, replacements, and maintenance services in the area. Call (570) 922-1602 to schedule repairs or visit their website to make an inquiry.

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