Saturday, October 31, 2009

Need Some Tips On Garage Door Repair?

By John Dilantros

Garage door repair is not as hard as people may think. It is possible to perform this repair on your own, even if you are not good at mechanical things. This first thing to do is figure out what the problem is.

Does your garage door have difficulty closing or opening, does it get stuck when opening or closing, or does it drop after releasing the button? Sometimes if the garage fails to open or close, the fix is quite simple. A quick check of the keypad should reveal whether or not the garage door opener is working properly. If this is case, all that is required is to reprogram the opener.

Check your hinges and metal rollers if your garage door is sticking open or shut, you may just have to lubricate them. You may have to clean your tracks if they are dirty or clogged, this can be done with any normal household cleaning solution, just be sure to lubricate the tracks afterward.

The last problem that it may be is if your door falls after it has been released. This might be because your extension springs are worn, in that case just switch out your old springs for new ones.

Reprogramming the opener, cleaning and oiling the hinges and rollers, and replacing worn springs, are among the most common fixes to everyday garage problems. Worn tracks and springs could very likely be the main cause of your garage door malfunction. In order for your garage door to open and close properly, the tracks must be fully functioning. Sturdy metal brackets are used to keep the tracks in place. If your door ceases to function, a simple inspection of the brackets to determine whether or not they are loose may be just the fix. Carefully tightening the bolts or screws is all you need to do if the brackets are loose. If you've checked the brackets and they're secure, inspect the tracks to see if they are bent, dented, or misshapen somehow.

If the tracks happen to be the source of your problem, try reshaping them with a mallet. If reshaping the tracks is ineffective, your best bet is to purchase replacement tracks. If the problem happens to lie in the springs, some simple adjustments may be all that are required. However, if your garage door functions with a torsion spring, the repair may be quite complicated and your are better off hiring a professional in order to avoid serious injury from an incorrect repair.

You should not ignore the problem if your garage is broken. Please keep this guide in mind if you have an issue with your garage door.

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