Garage Doors for Every Taste

July 19, 2013

Simple Steps that will Save Money On Garage Door Repairs


Garage doors and automatic openers are something most people don’t think about until they stop working. Keeping your car or other equipment in the garage helps to prevent theft while keeping your items in a clean and convenient location. However, when your garage door won’t open and you don’t have time to call a repair man to come and look at your garage door, here are a few steps to take when you need to leave and your car is stuck in the garage.


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Most garage doors use spring tension (torsion springs) to operate. This means that there are springs attached to the metal frame of the garage door that expand when the door is opening, and compress when the door is closing. These systems are fairly simple to repair when the problem is minor, however if these few steps aren’t effective you will need the assistance of a garage door professional. The first thing to look at when your garage door isn’t working properly is to examine the metal tracks the door slides on. Sometimes, these tracks become loose and need to be tightened in order to work. Look for any areas where the frame may be loose and tighten the bolts where the door is hinged together. If tightening the frame doesn’t solve your problem, then proceed to step two.

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Many garage door problems are related to the tracks. When these tracks are loose or off center, they can cause problems opening or closing the door. Once you have checked the tracks for any loose bolts, make sure the tracks are properly aligned. The tracks lining both sides of the wall should begin and end at basically the same spot. If the tracks are not aligned correctly, repair them by tapping the tracks carefully back into their original positions. Most garage doors have several hinges, screws, and bolts that can also become loose- make sure they are all tightened as well.
Third

Garage door openers rely heavily on the tracks and springs for proper use. If no part of the tracks are loose or unaligned then there might be buildup of dirt or grease within the tracks. Sometimes dirt and grease can form deposits on garage doors that cause the rollers to get stuck and prevent the door from opening or closing properly.  Using a general household cleaner, clean the rollers thoroughly and then cleanse the tracks, focusing on any areas that look like dirt or grease has built up on. (Note on Grease: Do NOT use WD40! It acts like a dirt magnet and can drip onto your car - ruining the paint job!).

Fourth
If you were unable to fix your garage door by tightening, cleaning, or aligning the frame, you may need to hire the services of a garage door specialist in your area.



21 comments:

  1. That is pretty cool. Thanks for the tips for my garage door repair, I hope it all works out.

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  2. Thanks for the tips about chosing a garage door!! I've actually been looking for someone that does garage door repair to fix a huge dent in the door that prevents it from closing properly.

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  3. Definitely these major steps are useful for all Garage Door owners. I like your information about how to save money On Garage Door Repairs services.

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  4. Thank this blog post is very useful for sharing with me. It is really great helpful post from with me.

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  5. Thanks for the tips! My Brother has been looking for a garage door repair-man in Edmonton for the past week, he was getting ready for work, but the garage door opener was not working, but luckily he figured it out before he was to late to work.

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  6. That is a good point. I didn't realize so much was based on my garage door in Edmonton. I should take better care of it.

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  7. We often find it difficult and expensive while repairing garage doors and windows. I have recently bought some vinyl replacement windows and doors for my garage. This post has really helped me in getting the deal cheap and effective. Thanks a bunch.

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  8. Where would you go for garage door repair in Glendale? I have been trying to fix my garage door for a couple weeks now but I can't figure out what's wrong. I need reinforcements.

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    1. Aaron - don't have a direct contact in Glendale -
      Start by looking for an IDEA Accredited Dealer - they represent the best of the best.

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  9. @ The Precision Garage Door Guy

    I was just going to ask if you knew of any good companies that do garage door repair in Glendale, AZ. I will definitely start by looking for an IDEA Accredited Dealer. Thanks.

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  10. You have such a well written blog! Thank you so much for all of the helpful information you provide. I need to look into garage door repairs in Bridgewater, NJ .

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  11. Thanks for sharing these tips. My daughter recently drove the car through the garage. Do you know of a place where I can buy garage door parts in Calgary? Thanks!

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  12. Thanks, I hadn't really though about it until my Daughter hit it while learning to drive, so I still need to find a good garage door repair service here in Chicago. Luckily it is nothing to bad, but it will still cost a bit to have it pushed back to its original shape and get the dents out.

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  13. Thanks for the post, I this help me a lot when I was picking someone for garage door repair in Omaha, NE.

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  14. This sounds like a good way to go. I need to find Chicago custom garage doors soon. I really need one.

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  15. Great posts. I really need to find some new doors in Calgary. Can you suggest anything? Thanks.

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    1. I don't have direct contacts in Calgary - I would begin looking for a company that is accredited by IDEA (Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation)

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  16. Thanks for the easy steps to look for if the garage door stops working. It might be a good idea to look at the frame and tracks while the door is working. If possible take a couple of pictures of the working parts. That way when there is a problem, you are more likely to recognize where the problem is.

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