Garage doors are not silent by nature, but homeowners can definitely tell when their noisy garage door is making a sound that’s not normal. A noisy garage door can be a nuisance that disrupts your entire family. If your garage door is making a lot of noise, odds are that there is probably an issue that needs fixing.
There are a few common causes of a noisy garage door, which include the following:
1. Misalignment
Garage doors move constantly, so it is not uncommon for them to eventually fall out of alignment. When this happens, their parts can rub against each other, causing lots of noise.
If your garage door is misaligned, it is important to address the issue right away. Misalignment can cause serious wear and tear within a short amount of time, shortening the life of your garage door. In addition, misalignment is unlikely to resolve on its own and can get worse over time.
2. Worn-Out Rollers
The rollers on your garage door are what make the door slide smoothly along its tracks. There is a lot of weight placed on those rollers, though, and while they are meant to last many years, they can and will eventually wear out.
When your garage door’s rollers are worn down, the door won’t slide smoothly when it opens and closes. This can potentially cause a lot of noise, given the friction that is now involved. Luckily, replacing your rollers is an easy repair job that can be completed quickly by a professional.
3. Poor Lubrication
A well-functioning garage door depends on proper lubrication to help it move along the tracks smoothly. If your garage door is not lubricated in the right spots, or if it lacks the right amount of lubrication, its parts can grind together, causing a lot of noise. A professional garage technician can detect if your garage door lacks lubrication and can apply it so that your door runs smoothly and quietly.
4. Bad Installation
Finally, bad installations can cause a garage door to be noisy. A poor installation can result in misaligned parts or even missing parts that result in a lot of noise when your garage door tries to move. A poorly installed garage door is not only a nuisance, but it will wear out your garage door frame quickly, even causing structural damage to the garage itself.
Call DBar Garage Doors When You Have a Noisy Door
If you are dealing with a noisy garage door, call DBar Garage Doors right away. Our skilled staff can quickly diagnose the issue and may be able to fix it on the same day. Contact us today to get started.
