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Though it is often overlooked, your garage door has a significant impact on the safety of your home in Seattle. It keeps intruders out of your garage, where valuable tools and outdoor equipment are stored. It also helps keep things like toxic chemicals or sports equipment out of the hands of small children. The best solution to these problems is to make sure that your garage door is working properly. You can do this by learning how to tell when it needs repair or replacement and enlisting the help of an experienced professional when that time comes. Here are five signs that mean you should contact an expert at Overhead Door Company of Seattle:
1. Obstructions:
There are several things that can obstruct a garage door, and each one should be taken seriously. If you have an obstruction on your garage door, it could cause damage to the door itself, as well as the opener and other parts of your system. These obstructions include:
Garbage cans or recycling bins
Lawn mowers or other power tools
Children’s toys or sports equipment
2. Windows Are Cloudy or Broken:
Windows Are Cloudy or Broken:
If your garage door is properly maintained, the windows should be clear and free of cracks. They should also be clean and free of debris, condensation and frost. If any of these conditions exist, it’s time for a checkup on your door’s operating system.
3. Problems With Motors:
If the motor is the most important part of a garage door, then why would you ignore it?
Motor failure can be caused by many things. Water, dust, and dirt can all damage your garage door's motor. Overloading or misuse of the garage door will cause damage as well. Finally, age can lead to problems with your motor system.
4. Loud, Unusual Noises:
If your garage door is making a loud, unusual noise, it may be time for repair. Common issues include screeching, squealing and even the sound of metal hitting metal when opening or closing the garage door. If you hear these sounds coming from inside your garage area and they are not normal noises for your particular model of garage door opener to make, then it could mean that something is wrong with either the spring mechanism or cables that control how your opener operates.
If you've noticed this type of problem with your garage door opener over an extended period of time or multiple times since purchasing it new (e.g., if you've just purchased a new home and had a previous owner use this same model), then there may be more going on than just needing maintenance work done on its various components. There could be problems with either the springs being broken down due to age/wear-and-tear; cables snapping under pressure due to improper installation during initial construction; etcetera."
5. Shaky Motion:
If your garage door is shaking or moving unevenly when you open and close it, there are a number of issues that could be causing the problem.
Damaged rollers: When rollers are damaged, the door will move unevenly. This can happen because of overuse or if they’re not properly lubricated. It’s important to keep up with regular maintenance so that you don't have to worry about repair costs later on down the road!
Damaged springs: Springs are vital to keeping your garage door working properly—if they're broken or weak, they won't be able to support the weight of your door properly as it moves up and down. If you notice that one side of your garage door doesn't seem to work as well as another (or at all), this might be due to a broken spring!
Damaged cables: Cables connect one side of your garage door opener to another; if these become bent or frayed over time from frequent use, then they may not be able to do their job effectively anymore which means your entire system could fail altogether without warning! It's important for homeowners like yourself always check them regularly—especially around holidays when many families tend towards more entertaining activities such as dinner parties--so please remember this tip while making plans ahead next Christmas/Thanksgiving evening meal."
If your garage door is in need of repair, trust the experts at Overhead Door Company of Seattle to get your door back up and running safely and efficiently.
If your garage door is in need of repair, trust the experts at Overhead Door Company of Seattle to get your door back up and running safely and efficiently. With more than 10 years of experience, our team has seen it all—from cable replacement to sectional garage door installation, we have the expertise to handle any job. We’re also available 24/7 for emergency repairs and always promise same-day service when you call us.
Whether you live in Bellevue or another area near Seattle, we will come out right away to give you a free estimate on the necessary work that needs to be done on your garage door. When we do arrive at your home, our technicians will thoroughly assess every aspect of your current setup so they can recommend solutions that are tailored specifically for you. We don’t just stick with one option when it comes time for repairs; instead, we offer several different options so there are no surprises involved during this process (especially if something goes wrong).
Conclusion
If you follow the guidelines we’ve outlined above and still aren’t sure whether or not your garage door needs repair, our team is here to help. We can assist with everything from routine maintenance checks to emergency repairs, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about how we can assist you in getting your garage door back up and running!