Springs, cables and track problems are technician jobs. Sensors, batteries and the lock button are often things you can sort out yourself.
Broken springHeard a bang and now the door won't go up? A broken spring is the usual cause. Signs, one spring or two, spring grades and what to expect from the visit.Loose cableA cable hanging loose or a door sitting crooked is dangerous. What causes a garage door cable to slip, fray or snap, and why it is a technician job.Off trackRollers popped out of the track or the door is twisted in the opening? Why it happens, why you should not force it, and what a technician will check.Won't closeDoor opens fine but reverses or refuses to close? Usually it's the safety sensors. Simple checks to try first and when to call a technician.Noisy doorGrinding, squealing, popping or rattling? What each garage door noise usually means, what you can lubricate yourself and when parts need replacing.Storm damageDoor bowed in, dented by debris or knocked off track after a storm? What to check safely, what to photograph for insurance and what can be repaired.Rust and salt airSalt air rusts garage door springs, cables, rollers and track bolts. What rust does to each part, what to replace first and which upgrades hold up.