What is that sound? Why won't your garage door close? It isn't always easy to figure out why your garage door isn't working, which is why I put together this website. I have been installing doors for several years, and I can tell you that garage door problems are some of the toughest issues out there to resolve. In addition to working with complicated motors and difficult panels, you might also find yourself struggling with remote control issues. On my blog, you can learn how to diagnose trouble, so that you aren't left trying to solve illusive, seemingly impossible problems.
One of the most annoying sounds in the morning when you leave the house or in the evening when you return home is a squeaking, grinding or rattling garage door. Plus, if you leave extremely early in the morning, you may be waking up your neighbors, small child or other individuals in the home or neighborhood. Luckily, there are a few things that can be done to easily silence any annoying noise that you are hearing. If you don't want to do this yourself, a professional would be more than happy to inspect your garage door and all of its components for the culprit. However, if you feel up to the task, here are three things you can do:
1. Retighten the Nuts and Bolts
One of the first steps you should take it inspecting the nuts and bolts of the garage door. Use a sock set or a wrench and retighten any that you find are loose. Loose nuts and bolts can occur over time due to the vibrations of the door. In some cases, a quick retightening of these can make the noise disappear.
2. Lubricate or Replace the Rollers
If you've retightened the nuts and bolts and are still dealing with a noisy garage door, then you may want to consider giving a thorough look at the rollers. As you open and shut you garage door, watch them to see if they make any strange movements. When metal rollers become worn, they will often get squeaky. In most cases, if they are worn, your best bet is to replace them. If you do need to replace them, make sure to consider nylon rollers since they are quieter. If your rollers appear to be in good shape, then you may want to apply a metal lubricant and see if that fixes the noise.
3. Check for Broken Springs
Your garage door has two different types of springs: extension and torsion springs. The extension springs are located just above the upper tracks on each side of the door, while the torsion springs are found above a closed door. If either of these springs are making a clanging noise or squeaking, a metal lubricant should take care of the annoying sound. However, if you notice that these springs are broken, they need to be repaired or replaced immediately. Since torsion springs are under extreme tension, you may want to have a professional take care of the repair for your safety.
If you don't feel that you can adequate inspect these items or other parts of the garage door to determine the cause of the noise, simply contact a garage door repair professional (such as one from DSI Door Services North Shore) in your area. They are trained in dealing with garage doors and have the necessary equipment to keep anyone from getting harmed. This is much better than putting your own life at risk!
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