Your garage door is one of the most frequently used entry doors in your house. It operates and closes over a thousand times a year. With this kind of usage, its no surprise that your garage door will eventually show signs of wear and tear. The solution to a costly and potentially dangerous garage door failure or breakdown lies in your ability to identify the early signs that your garage door needs professional attention. At Connecticut Garage Door Repair, we have been assisting numerous homeowners in Connecticut in identifying and solving garage door problems before they turn into big headaches.
Unusual Noises During Operation
One of the earliest signs that your garage door needs professional attention is the occurrence of unusual noises. Grinding, scraping, squealing, or popping sounds from your garage door, especially when its opening or closing, may mean that your garage door needs garage door repair. Grinding sounds, for example, may mean that your garage doors rollers are worn out or that your garage doors track is no longer aligned. Squealing sounds may mean that your garage doors springs and hinges need to be lubricated. Popping sounds may mean that your garage doors torsion springs are not coping well with the weight of your garage door. If you don't attend to this problem, your garage doors spring may totally fail, and this may not only be dangerous but will also render your garage door unusable.
Slow or Uneven Movement
A good quality garage door should always open smoothly. If your garage door is moving slowly or jerking, or if it is not in balance, then there is something wrong. If your garage door is not moving smoothly, then there could be something wrong with your cables, your spring, or your garage door opener. If your garage door is hanging unevenly on either side, then there could be something wrong with your spring. When your spring is not functioning properly, then it affects other parts of your garage door. Therefore, if your spring is not working properly, then there could be more damage in other parts of your garage door.
The Door Does Not Open or Close Fully
If your garage door is not closing or opening fully, then there is something wrong. If your garage door is not closing or opening fully, then there could be something wrong with your limit settings, something in your tracks, or your spring. If your garage door is not closing or opening fully in Connecticut, then there could be something wrong with your garage door during winter. During winter in Connecticut, your garage door could be damaged due to ice accumulating in your tracks. When your garage door is not closing or opening fully, then your home is not fully secured.
Visible Damage on Your Garage Door Panels or Hardware
If your garage door is damaged, then there is something wrong. If your garage door is damaged, then you need to check your panels or hardware. Connecticut is known for its harsh weather. Your garage door could be damaged due to Connecticut's harsh weather. If your garage door is damaged, then your home is not visually appealing. If your garage door is damaged, then your home is not secured. A damaged garage door could also affect your energy bills.
Rising Energy Bills
If notice that your energy bills are rising, it could be because of your garage door, worn seals, broken panels and poor insulation could be allowing cold air in during winter and warm air in during summer, this could be making your heating and cooling system work harder to maintain the comfort level in your home, therefore replacing the weatherstripping and seals of your garage door could save you money on your energy bills. Our maintenance service involves inspecting the seals and weatherstripping of your garage door.
The Door Feels Heavy When Manually Opened
Your garage door should be relatively light to lift manually, even if the door opener is disengaged. If your door feels extremely heavy, this is a strong indication that your door springs are giving way. Garage door springs are designed to balance the weight of your door, making it easy to lift up and down. When they fail, you get to experience the weight of your door, which can be several hundred pounds. This is perhaps the most serious of all garage door problems, which is why you should get professional assistance right away.