Garage door openers are a convenient addition to your home that allow you to open your door with the click of a button. Understanding how these openers work can help you to troubleshoot any issues that could potentially arise. Learn more about the parts that comprise automatic garage doors and their openers and how to maintain them.

What Homeowner’s Should Know About Garage Door Openers

How They Work

The button that opens your door sets in motion a system that requires several parts to work together. First, the button sends a signal to the operator, which is mounted to the ceiling of your garage and serves as the brains of the unit. This starts the motor, which turns a combination of drums, pulleys, and cables to lift the door automatically. The T-rail, or track, guides the door as it opens or closes. Different kinds of springs are used to ensure the door rises and falls at a steady and safe rate and won’t crash down.

What Problems Can Occur?

Garage door openers can experience a variety of issues, especially as they age. A common issue is unusually loud opening and closing. This can happen when the hardware is loose, or parts and pieces lack lubrication. If the opener stops working completely, it could be a spring or cable failure. Often, this problem is also related to alignment issues.

How Can They Be Resolved?

Fortunately, garage door opener issues are easy to resolve. Noisy parts can be fixed by tightening them or lubricating them. A door that doesn’t open all the way requires new springs, which a garage door contractor can help you replace. Alignment issues are a simple fix related to adjusting the safety feature “photo eyes” on the side of each door.

If your garage door requires a repair, call Crossville Door Company, serving the Crossville, TN, area. This company brings 30 years of experience to every job, whether they are installing new doors or repairing existing ones. Both commercial and residential customers can benefit from their repair and installation services. To schedule an appointment, call (931) 484-8586.