A garage door not only protects your vehicle and other material but also provides a curb appeal to your home or office. A good quality garage door lasts for a maximum 15 to 30 years, but by giving periodic maintenance, you can extend its lifespan.

Over time, your garage door begins to show some problems and if you overlook the minor issues, it will cause costly repair or maybe a door replacement. So, here is a list of some common problems with your garage door, detect them and fix immediately.

Annoying & Grinding Noise

Loose hardware, squeaky sections and shabby parts cause annoying noise when you operate your door. The simple solution to this problem is lubricant the springs, cable, hinges and other internal components of your door.

Cracks & Gaps

Cracks and gaps often occur in wooden garage doors. To stop the issue becoming worsen, utilize the waterproof filler to caulk the cracks.

Damaged Weather Sealant

Weather sealant keeps the rain and snow water out, prevent air leaks and reduces the street noise. It often gets cracks or needs replacement.

Garage Door Opener Is Not Working

The overhead door operated by a chain or drive screw often gets jammed or run slowly. They need lubricants to work correctly, so make sure to apply silicone-based lubricant to your door opener.

Spring Malfunctions

Spring is supposed to be tightly fixed to work correctly. On the other hand, the springs wear out over time or even break-down in some situations. Remember, the spring replacement or repair should be done only by the professionals.

Sensor Issue

If there is any problem in your garage door sensor or photo-eye, it will be unable to open and close properly. It mostly happens when an object comes in the path of sensors. You can inspect the door photo-eye sensor and clean it.

Garage Door Remote Is Not Working

First of all, check your garage remote batteries and replace them. The second solution is to check the contacts inside the remote if they are wet get them dried before using. If the problem is not fixed then contact professionals for its repair or replacement.

So, if you are looking for professionals to fix the common overhead door issues, contact us at Garage Door Kitchener. We provide best-in-class services to our residential and commercial clients.