Most Louisville, KY homes open their garage door multiple times a day. The frequent use can lead to many things going wrong, compromising the security of your home, exposing your interior to the elements, and disrupting your daily routine. You can count on the emergency garage door repair services at Lewis Door Service to get you back on track quickly.
Why the Integrity of Your Garage Door Matters
A garage door protects your vehicle and belongings from the elements. This is also an additional layer of security, keeping intruders out. Many people park their vehicles in their garages for protection and security. Many things can go wrong with your garage door, from a broken opener to a misaligned track. Fast repair prevents further damage from occurring.
Utilizing Your Garage Door Manual Release
If you are having an issue with your garage door and need to disengage the opener, you can do so simply. Look for a red emergency pull cord dangling from the opener in the center of your garage. Pull down firmly on the cord to free the door from the carriage system. You should be able to move the door open and close it freely. If you find that the door is not moving easily or hear it making loud noises, leave it in its current position. Always lower the garage door slowly to avoid slamming it into the ground.
Common Garage Door Problems
Garage doors have large torsion or extension springs that hold the weight of the door. They can break when they begin to wear out. This can lead to the door becoming unbalanced or even potentially dangerous when you walk underneath it.
If you have a garage door opener installed, electrical issues can prevent your door from opening or closing. Interior components can wear out, malfunction or cause other issues. You may have problems with your keypad, fobs, or safety sensors that prevent your door from moving normally.
Your door moves on tracks for smooth operation and to keep it in place. Rollers can become misaligned, causing the door to slide off its tracks. The door can even jam, refusing to budge until you have repairs made.
Supporting cables can wear down over time. If they snap, your door will shift out of position. It can appear crooked or unsupported. This is a major safety issue. Stay away from the door until you can schedule an emergency repair.
Addressing Emergency Garage Door Issues
When you notice something is wrong with your garage door, cut power to the opener at the breaker. Make sure that you secure the area so nobody goes near the garage door for the time being. This includes curious children and pets. Block off the area if need be.
Avoid handling items like springs, cables, or wiring. If you’re untrained, you could risk injury or even death by attempting a DIY cleanup or repair. Call in our team immediately to assess the problem, diagnose the issue and develop a repair solution.
Diagnosing a Garage Door Problem
When we first come to your residence, we will listen to and look at your garage door. We’ll take note of any visibly broken parts or grinding or banging noises and test the door to see if it moves. This includes inspecting your garage door opener, sensors, and remotes.
We inspect the tracks and rollers to see if there is any debris getting in the way. Bent tracks, seized rollers, and broken springs are common garage door emergencies. We will assess for uneven tension or broken wires.
Relay as much information about the problem as possible to our team. Let us know if there are specific times when an issue occurs. If you have had problems with a specific part before, we should know to pay close attention to that feature.
Repairs for Damaged Tracks
If you have any obstructions on your tracks, your garage door will likely be unable to move. We will clear away any debris currently on the tracks. If they are bent or damaged, we will realign them to ensure they’re parallel. Lastly, lubricating the rollers with a silicone-based product ensures easy movement. We may also need to secure the tracks if they have come loose. If they are rusted or corroded, they may need to be replaced. It’s important to protect the interior of your garage from moisture to prevent corrosion.
Repairing Garage Door Sensors and Safety Eyes
The safety sensors located at the base of your garage door ensure the door won’t move if something is in the way. These sensors can break or become unable to communicate with your garage door opener. This is a safety risk. We will clean and inspect the lenses. We can loosen the mounting brackets and adjust the angle of the sensors so they pair again. We will also secure all cables and connections to ensure safe, reliable operation.
Supporting Snapped or Damaged Cables
If your door is hanging unevenly, the support cables may have snapped. We may need to achieve a short-term fix so we can safely work on your garage door. We can secure the track below the lowest roller to prevent movement of your door. We can temporarily secure the loose cable to its drum. This can allow us to move the door slowly and carefully to get it repaired. Never attempt a DIY fix on this problem yourself.
Broken Springs
We also advise that you never attempt to fix broken garage door springs yourself. This is a part of your door that is under a tremendous amount of tension. If the spring were to come loose, it could cause serious injury or even death. Keep your door in place and contact our team. We can restore balance safely using professional equipment like winding bars or safety cables. We will replace the spring and ensure your door is working safely again. It’s important that we ensure the correct tension of your springs as well. Otherwise, they could be at risk of snapping again soon.
Benefits of Working With a Professional
In addition to safety, working with an experienced garage door repair team is important for other reasons as well. You may need professional attention to retain the warranty coverage for your door or opener. DIY work can often void this coverage. Also, our company is fully insured, preventing any unexpected expenses or issues.
We can perform routine maintenance on your garage door each year. This helps to prevent emergencies and prolong the life of your door.
We advise you to reach out to our team here at Lewis Door Service if you notice any emergency issues with your garage door. In addition to spring replacement, opener malfunctions, electrical damage, and physical garage door damage, we also perform routine maintenance. We can also install a new garage door or opener when the time comes. Reach out to Lewis Door Service for garage door repair in Louisville today.
