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Common Problems With Garage Doors Part Two

Written by jsanford on March 20, 2017. Posted in Garage Door Services Indianapolis.

Most garage doors will have one problem or another over the course of their lifespans. Common garage door problems generally require a quick fix by the homeowner or a professional garage door technician. In a previous blog, we began to discuss common problems you may experience with your garage door, and how you can address the issues. To continue learning about how to handle common garage door problems, keep reading! And If you’re in need of any garage door services in Indianapolis, be sure to call our experts at Garage Door Doctor.

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#6. Your garage door is completely stuck in one spot.

If your garage door has been experiencing problems over time and they haven’t been addressed, you may go to use your garage door one day and experience the door getting completely stuck in one spot. This problem is generally caused by a bent track that has gotten to the point where the garage door wheels can no longer get past the bend. The other factor that could contribute to this problem is your door’s cable or extension spring pulley has completely broken. When you start to notice that your garage door is not opening and closing smoothly, it’s important to have your door inspected for problems before you’re left with a non-functioning garage door.

#7. Your garage door makes loud noises when it is opening and closing.

If your garage door is making loud noises, such as squealing, screeching, or grinding, when it’s opening and closing, it’s likely due to dirt and debris in the door’s track. Another factor that may cause your garage door to make unwanted noises is a lack of lubrication on the door’s track. You should regularly check your garage door’s track to ensure that it’s clean and properly lubricated.

#8. Your garage door will not open with the use of the remote control or the wall switch.

When your garage door opener works with the wall switch but not the remote, it’s likely due to an issue with the remote’s battery, which can be easily fixed. However, if both the remote and the wall switch are not working, the problem probably lies in a disruption of power between the garage opener and its electrical connection. Check that your garage opener is properly plugged in and that the outlet is functioning. If that has not solved the problem, you will want to check your circuit breaker to reset the connection.

#9. The garage opener’s motor does not stop running after the door has opened or closed.

If your garage door opens and closes without problem, but the opener’s motor does not stop running after the garage door has completely reached the open or closed position, it may be due to the door’s limit switch being too close to the opener’s motor. You should also check to ensure that the limit switch can handle the opener’s motor current.

#10. Your garage door lowers to the ground too quickly.

If your garage door is closing at a faster rate than normal, your garage door likely has an overly loose cable or a broken spring. This can be a dangerous problem due to the heaviness of your garage door and the possibly injuries or damage a falling garage door could cause. Replacing springs and cables can be dangerous, and the job should only be done by a professional garage door technician.

Aside from the fact that a garage door that is not working properly can be annoying, it can also be dangerous if it’s left uncared for. When you begin to experience problems with your garage door, inspect the problem to see if you can find a solution or if you need to call a professional. When you need garage door services for your Indianapolis home, call Garage Door Doctor.

Common Problems With Garage Doors Part One

Written by jsanford on March 8, 2017. Posted in Garage Door Services Indianapolis.

When you have a garage, you typically rely on it to be able to safely store your cars, as well as to get into and out of your home. If your garage door suddenly won’t open or close properly, it could be quite the hindrance to your daily routine. Here at Garage Door Doctor, we’ve come up with a list of some of the most common problems when it comes to your garage door, and when it may be time to call in some help from professional garage door technicians. Garage Door Doctor proudly offers garage door services in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. Continue reading to learn how common problems with your garage door can be properly addressed.

Common Problems With Garage Doors

#1. One side of your garage door will not close all the way to the ground.

If you’re trying to close your garage door and you find that one side touches the ground and the other side does not, you may be dealing with a frayed cable. Another possibility is that your extension spring cable pulleys are worn. In both instances, it would be best to have a professional inspect your garage door in order to determine whether or not either the cables or pulleys need to be replaced.

#2. Your garage door seems to “stick” when you’re trying to open or close it.

If your garage door seems to be sticking in place as you try to open or close it, the cause could be a few different things. The first thing you can check is your remote garage opener to see if the batteries need replacing. Then, move on to check the garage opener sensor and switches to ensure that they are working properly. You will also want to check the electrical connection to your garage opener to see if the problem lies there.
Another common factor when garage doors stick is that the track is not properly lubricated. You can check your garage door track and apply lubrication as needed.
Finally, for a sticking garage door, you will want to ensure that the door is hanging evenly. You can check that the door’s cables and springs to see if they are all at an even length. If your cables or springs need to be adjusted, it is best to call a professional.

#3. Your garage door will close and touch the ground, but then it reverses immediately.

If your garage door closes all of the way and even touches the ground, but then goes back up immediately, this is typically a problem with the close limit switch. This problem can be remedied with a simple adjustment to the close limit switch.

#4. Your garage door will only close part of the way and then it reverses.

If you’re trying to close your garage door and it does not even hit the floor before it reverses, there are many factors that could affect this. The problem will likely come down to a broken cable, misalignment, worn extension spring pulleys, or the track is bent. All of these problems can be best handled by a professional garage door technician.

#5. Your garage door seems to shimmy or move unevenly from side to side.

Garage doors that tend to shimmy or move unevenly when they’re being opened or closed are likely being affected by dirt and debris that is stuck in the door’s track. Clean the door’s track and apply some lubrication to see if that solves the problem. If you are still experiencing the same problem, it may be caused by the door’s springs. If your garage door is in need of spring replacement, this job is best left to professionals.

Here at Garage Door Doctor, we are used to dealing with a wide variety of common garage door problems. When you’re having a problem with your garage door and you’re not sure how to troubleshoot or fix the problem, our professional garage door technicians can help. We offer garage door services in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. If your garage door is in need of maintenance or repair, call Garage Door Doctor today. And be sure to stay tuned for our next blog, where we will continue our list of common problems with garage doors.

Top Tips For Garage Door Safety Part Two

Written by jsanford on February 24, 2017. Posted in Garage Doors Indianapolis.

When you take the time to make sure that you are operating your garage door safely, you can prevent both injury to yourself or a family member and prevent damage to your garage door or personal items. In a previous Garage Door Doctor blog, our experts in garage doors in Indianapolis began a list of our top tips for garage door safety that we’d like all of our neighbors in Indianapolis to know. If you’d like to learn more about garage door safety, keep reading!

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#5. Always watch your garage door close until it touches the ground.

You may be in a rush to leave in the morning or you may just want to get into your house at the end of the day, but watching to ensure that your garage door closes all the way is beneficial for a number of reasons.

You can guarantee that nothing will get in or get out of your garage as it closes—it would be awful to have the neighbor’s cat run into your garage as you’re leaving or for the wind to blow a possession of yours out of the garage and you not know about it until you went to look for that item.
If your garage door doesn’t close all the way and you leave without realizing it, your home could be in jeopardy of being broken into, especially if you don’t lock the door from your garage into your home.
If there is something in the way of your garage door closing, like a ball or a bicycle, you are likely to see the item so you can stop the garage door from potentially damaging your possession.

#6. Make sure you have the ability to pull the emergency release cord on your garage door opener.

If your garage door happens to break and it won’t open or close with the remote or wall switch, make sure that you can access the emergency release cord—if you can’t reach it, make sure you have a step-stool on-hand—so that you can manually open and close your garage door.

#7. If your garage door opener breaks, be sure to have it fixed in a timely manner.

While releasing the emergency cord on your garage door opener is a nice feature to be able to manually open and close your garage door in an emergency, garage doors are not meant to be manually opened and closed. Garage doors are heavy and lifting them often could result in injury.

#8. Have routine maintenance checks performed annually for your garage.

Having a professional inspect your garage door to ensure that everything is working properly is an important part of garage door maintenance. A trained garage door technician will be able to tell if your garage door is misaligned, if any cables are at risk for breaking, or if your springs need to be repaired.

Garage doors have the ability to damage property and cause injury if they are not properly used and cared for. When you need the help of experts in garage doors in Indianapolis, the professionals at Garage Door Doctor can help you. Our trained garage door technicians can assist you with any of your garage door repairs or services you may need. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

Top Tips For Garage Door Safety Part One

Written by jsanford on February 20, 2017. Posted in Garage Doors Indianapolis.

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about garage door safety too often. However, since garage doors are one of the most used household items, knowing how to safely operate your garage door is important for the safety of you and your family, as well as for the functionality of your garage door. When you need experts in garage doors in Indianapolis, Garage Door Doctor can help with all of your garage door repairs and services. If you’d like more information on our top tips for garage door safety, keeping reading!

Everything You Need To Know About Garage Door Safety

#1. Your garage door opener is not a fun button for kids to press.

While it may be tempting to give your child the garage door opener remote to hold on to or play with, if your garage door is opened and closed too many times in a row, it could cause your garage door to jam or your garage door opener to break. Try to make sure that the garage door opener switch is located high enough on the wall of the garage so that it’s out of reach of children—recommended height is at least five feet off of the ground. Also, if you’re going to let your child open or close the garage door, be sure that you retrieve the remote after the door has been opened or closed to prevent any unnecessary opening and closing.

#2. Children should never be allowed to hang on the garage door.

It’s likely that you did it as a kid—grabbed the bottom of the garage door to try and ride up with the door as it opened—however, not only is this dangerous for kids, but it is also bad for your garage door. Hanging on the bottom of a garage door could result in fingers getting stuck, falling from a high altitude, or in damage to the garage door itself by breaking springs or garage door rollers.

#3. Never sit in your car while it’s running and your garage door is closed.

The fumes from your car can be hazardous if you let your car idle in your garage with the door closed—sitting in your car long enough with the garage door closed and your car on could result in death. Not to mention, it is all too easy to forget that your garage door is closed and to begin backing out of your garage—resulting in damage to both your garage door and your car. A good rule to follow is to always open your garage door with the switch on the wall when you’re exiting or entering your home. Only use your garage door opener to open and close your garage door when you are exiting or entering your garage with your car.

#4. Never try to “outrun” your garage door by ducking under it when it’s closing.

It may be tempting to try and close your garage door from the wall switch and then run under the door in hopes of getting out the garage and succeeding in having the door close, however, this could result in damage to your garage door or in injury to yourself. If you need to close your garage door from the outside without the use of your garage door opener remote, have a keypad which opens and closes your garage door installed on the outside of your garage.

For more information from the experts at Garage Door Doctor, be sure to stay-tuned for our next blog where we will continue with our top tips for garage door safety. In the meantime, if you need help from experts in garage doors in Indianapolis, call Garage Door Doctor today!