How Can Garage Doors Be Fixed When They Go Off-Track?
A garage door weighs hundreds of pounds. When it’s not functioning correctly, it becomes a safety and security hazard, putting family members and property at risk.
The first and most important step when a garage door gets off-track is to stop using it. Do not try to force the door open or closed. You could cause even more damage to the garage door or hurt yourself. Instead, disengage the opener by pulling on the rope located in the center of the door and call in a professional to address the problem.
How Do Garage Doors Get Off Their Tracks?
Understanding what can cause a door to get off-track helps to prevent it from happening in the future. The main reasons that doors go off their tracks include:
- Improper installation (make sure to hire only qualified technicians to install your garage door
- Broken parts, like rollers or springs that become damaged due to wear
- Impact from a car, which can bend the tracks
- Age
Regular maintenance and cleaning of the tracks can help to extend the life of your garage door opener and minimize repairs. Yearly servicing from a professional can also save you time and money in the long run.
Garage Door Repair
Unless you are trained, the most efficient way to repair a garage door that’s gone off-track is to call in a professional to help. Trying to hold up and repair a garage door that weighs 400 pounds without the proper training or equipment could have deadly consequences.
A trained technician will diagnose the problem and make the necessary repairs to get your door working again. Professionals have the equipment to get the job done safely without causing further damage to the door or its opening system—or to you!
While they are checking the damage, a garage door technician will also make sure that the system’s springs and pulleys are all working as they should be.
If there is not additional damage to the system, most tracking problems can be repaired quickly and efficiently. But if your garage door is frequently slipping off-track or showing other signs of wear, it may be time to replace the opener.
Let the Team at D Bar Garage Doors Help
D Bar Garage Doors offers complete repair services for a wide range of brands, including Liftmaster, Genie, Chamberlain, and more. Contact us today if your garage door is off-track or if you’re experiencing any other problems. Whether it’s time to replace or repair your garage door opener, we’re here to help.
