Garage doors are very useful and valuable parts of your home and it’s easy to take them for granted. They give your home curb appeal, increase the value of it, and of course, provide utility. Garage doors have intricate systems that allow them to work quietly. Sometimes we will hear strange noises coming from the garage door when it’s operating. This usually means something isn’t working as it once did. You’re probably looking at a service call, an upgrade, or a replacement. Your door could be missing safety features that newer ones have that are critical when you have children running around.
Signs Your Garage Door is Not Working Properly
An obvious sign of a problem is that your garage door doesn’t open or close, but doesn’t mean an entire replacement. There could be a bad connection between the door and control panel or an obstruction to the door which can be an easy fix. If sections of your garage door are sagging, you should check the balance of your door by disconnecting the opener from the door and bringing the door down to halfway and leave it there. It shouldn’t rise or fall, if it does, there’s an issue with the tension spring and can be repaired. All doors will make some amount of noise, but if it becomes excessive and there is straining of the door when in use there may be a problem with the spring, opener bracket, or the opener itself. Garage doors should work smoothly. If the door shakes or has inconsistent movement, it could be that the door is operating with broken parts that are forcing it to move unevenly. Shaking garage doors can lead to complete collapse of the door if forced to continue working under these conditions. A repair may have been enough but now you’re looking at replacement. Increased energy bills may not be coming from your AC or heater as older garage doors may be using more power.
How to Tell if You Need a New Garage Door
There are things you can consider when trying to decide if replacing your garage door is a good idea. If your garage door keeps breaking down and making noise, repeated service calls can become costly along with the addition of labor and parts added to the cost. If the door is not working properly it becomes a safety risk. Your garage door may not have adequate insulation needed to protect assets in your garage. It will save money in the long run with a replacement. Old garage doors can make you property look unattractive and are usually large, drawing added attention to it. Installation of a new door will up the value of your property immediately. Noisy, old doors don’t help in the event you’re trying to sell your home. Safety and efficiency of newer doors provide greater insulation to keep the elements at bay. Bottom seals, weathers strips, and sealing joints keep wind from entering the garage and newer doors have built in safety features that reduce the risk of injury to ourselves and others. Finally, if you’re planning on changing your garage to a living space, there are new doors that will fit nicely with your renovation.
Garage Door Installation & Replacement in the Las Vegas Valley, Summerlin, North LV & Henderson Nevada
The bottom line is, if your garage door is responding slowly and you’re noticing delays in the operation of it, something is probably going on with the opener or the door. You’ll need a professional to come and have a look. Pick up the phone and call VF & I Garage Door Services for expert advice and service.
