Garage Door Repair

Common Garage Door Problems

The average residential garage door opens and closes more than 1,500 times a year, so it’s no surprise that sometimes breakdowns happen. If your door won’t open or only opens or closes part of the way, it may indicate a problem with the track, springs, garage door opener, or the door’s balance.

Some common issues that may require garage door repair include:

Broken or Worn Springs

Torsion and extension springs help your garage door move up and down. If a spring breaks, the door usually won’t move. The sound of a spring breaking sounds a lot like a firecracker, but if you’re not around when it breaks, you might not know what’s wrong with the door. Springs also can become stretched and keep the door from staying open, or make it go up and down more slowly than it did before.

Broken Cables

Garage door cables are made of galvanized wire and are strong enough to lift and lower a door weighing hundreds of pounds. However, they do fray, corrode, and wear out over time. If your garage door cable snaps, it can be dangerous to try and open and close the door, and you may end up causing more damage. If you notice that a cable has broken or see a spring hanging down, it’s definitely time to contact us for garage door repair.

Worn Rollers or Bearings

It’s common for garage doors to make some noise when opening and closing. However, if you hear popping or squeaking when your door moves, you may have a problem with the rollers being worn out. If you hear a squeaking sound, the rollers and bearings may need to be lubricated. Our team at Jaeger Overhead Door can help you avoid these problems by performing routine maintenance on your garage door.

Door Keeps Going Back Up

If you have a door with an automatic garage door opener, the sensors (called photo eyes) on either side are designed to stop the door from closing if they sense objects or people in the path of the door. Although this is an important safety feature, it can be frustrating when sensors malfunction, and you can’t close the door. We stock LiftMaster® garage door openers and parts and can help get your garage door opener back in working order promptly.

How Jaeger Overhead Door Can Help

Our experienced team of garage door repair professionals knows how to troubleshoot all types of problems and can advise you of your options for door and opener repair or replacement. We understand how important it is to have a functioning garage door and work to provide fast, reliable service at an affordable cost with no hidden fees. Whether you need assistance with residential or commercial garage door installation, repair, or maintenance, we can help. Call us today at 800-896-5828 or email us to get started.

Find Out More About Our Garage Door Repair and Maintenance Services

Since 1937, Jaeger Lumber has provided exceptional service and quality products to homeowners, contractors, and building professionals throughout New Jersey. Contact us today to learn more about garage door repair and the other products and services we offer. We look forward to serving you at one of our eight convenient locations.