If your garage door is responding slowly and you’re noticing delays in the way it’s operating, you may have a problem. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to replace it though. You may just need a repair. Garage doors are valuable parts of your home and it is easy to take them for granted.
Signs Your Garage Door Isn’t Working Properly
The most obvious sign the door is not working properly is that it’s not opening or closing. There may be a bad connection between the door and the control panel. If sections of the door are sagging, you may have a balance issue. All doors make some amount of noise, but if it becomes excessive and there appears to be straining of the door when operating, you have a problem. If the garage door shakes it could lead to a total collapse and an increase in power bills may be due to your older door using more power or working too hard.
Repair or Replace Your Garage Door & Opener
When you’re trying to decide if you need a new door, there are some things to take into consideration. Repeated repair service calls can add up. If you’re calling the repairman too often you should probably just replace the door. Older doors aren’t insulated as well as the newer ones and don’t protect assets. Newer doors have bottom seals, weather strips, and sealing joints to keep the heat or the cold out. Older doors are bigger and bulkier than the newer ones and can take away from the appearance of your home. The installation of a new door will instantly increase the value of your property. If your door is physically damaged due to wear and tear, high winds, vehicle contact or other damage you likely need to replace it. The door panels may be damaged or stressed, as well as the spring mechanisms, the track, and the garage door opener. Damaged doors can pose a serious safety risk around the home. If safety is an issue, or the damage can’t be repaired and may cause the entire structure to weaken, a garage door replacement may be necessary.
Preventive Maintenance on Your Garage Door & Opener
There are things you can do to prolong the repair or replacement of your garage door. You should regularly retighten all nuts and bolts and check the rollers, springs and hinges. Clean the rollers and spray them with a lubricant to loosen up moving parts and prevent dirt and grime buildup. Use a level and check the tracks on the left and right as well as the front and back to ensure they’re plumb. Check the reversing mechanism sensors to make sure they’re working properly. Press the garage door opener and then place your hand in front of one of the sensors. The door should reverse and move back to the open position. If it doesn’t, you need to make sure this is fixed by a professional. Consequences of not doing so could be deadly.
Quality Garage Door Services in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North LV & Henderson Nevada
Garage doors are heavy and have a lot of moving parts. Call the experts at VF&I Garage Door Services. They have experienced technicians and are highly trained, giving you peace of mind that your garage door is working properly.
