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Repairing Your Overhead Garage Door in the Event of Misalignment

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Garage door not working? One common reason is your track may have gotten out of alignment. If you look it up in any garage repair guide, you’ll find that the easiest way to see if this is the problem is to check for gaps between the rollers and the rail, or bends in gaps themselves. 

Why is a slightly crooked garage door a big issue? Because your garage door is comprised of many moving door parts, tracks, trolleys, springs, etc, if one thing’s off, other things will become off. The weight of a garage door off track only makes the problem worse over time, and it can become quite dangerous. Not to mention that the cost of repairing a broken spring or replacing a trolley is way less expensive than replacing the door and its track system.

Is this a DIY garage door repair? It’ll depend on the position of the door and the condition of the tracks. If the gap is pretty large, this isn’t something you want to try fix yourself. You could not only cause damage to the garage door, but disrupt a safety feature that makes it unsafe. Contact a professional you can trust. And don’t put it off, especially if you use your garage door on a regular basis. It’s a safety issue as well as a matter of taking care of a valuable asset of your home.

Is the Door off Track? Stop Using it Immediately

The first thing you should do if your garage door is off track is stop using it immediately. Usually, the fix is fairly simple and inexpensive. But if you continue to use the door, you can cause serious damage both to the track and the door itself – just like if you use it when it’s crooked. You may end up needing a new track or need to repair the broken area of the door. This could be hundreds of dollars’ worth of damage. We’re on-call 24/7 for garage door repair emergencies like these.

Then there’s the garage door opener to think about. The motors on garage door openers are pretty small change in terms of power – garage door torsion springs do most of the lifting and lowering work. If your garage door is off-track or unbalanced, you’re making the opener do more work than it’s made for, and you may end up having to repair or replace that, too. Do yourself a favor and call an Uber. And then call a professional garage door service (like us!) and schedule an emergency appointment.

Check the Condition of the Garage Door’s Tracks

Before you attempt to put the door back on track, see if you can spot the cause of the problem. Are the tracks anchored to the wall correctly? Is there any visible damage, bends or dents in the tracks? Check the tracks with a level to see if they are properly aligned. You might need to loosen the braces and gently tap the tracks back into alignment with a rubber mallet – a traditional hammer, of course, will do more harm than good.

It’s also a good idea to make sure your tracks are clean and that the rollers are well-lubricated. Never lubricate the tracks directly, though, or eventually you’ll have trouble with your garage door again from grimy tracks. Nylon rollers are quieter and lower-maintenance than their metal counterparts. If you notice rollers are broken or misshapen, this could have caused the door to come off track.

Contact SACS Anytime for Emergency Garage Door Repair

If your garage door is misaligned, give us a call any time of the day or night, 7 days a week. Our repair on your overhead garage door is 100% guaranteed, and all our technicians are skilled, insured, local professionals. We offer garage door repair, installation and maintenance services to the Roseville, Folsom and Greater Sacramento area. 

As well as garage door maintenance services, we also offer exterior door installation and service for commercial storefront doors and industrial overhead doors, as well as locksmith services. We have technicians on-call for emergency garage door repair 24/7. Our priority is ensuring your garage door is always a safety feature, not a safety risk.

Periodic Garage Doors Repair You Can Do Yourself

Used literally thousands of times a year, garage doors require periodic maintenance in order to function properly and not become a safety hazard to children and pets. Lubricate squeaky garage doors periodically, but avoid using WD40. Use a lithium or silicone spray instead. Garage door tracks should also be cleaned from time to time using a damp cloth to wipe the inside portion. Always go back over it again with a dry cloth to prevent rust. Occasionally, garage doors will need to be reset. You may also want to consider having your door inspected periodically by a professional. They can spot problems before they develop and ensure your door is safe and in prime working order. Call Sac’s Garage Door Repair to schedule an appointment.

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