It is commonly believed that garage doors fall out of alignment because of a physical trauma. It got a little bumped by a car or accidentally hit something while closing. That is a way that a garage door can fall out of alignment, yes, but there are also other causes. If your garage door has… Read more »
Posts Categorized: garage door repair
What to Do If My Garage Door Won’t Open
If you’re trying to get in or out of your garage and the door won’t budge, there are several different ways you might be able to solve this problem. Follow these steps until the equipment begins to work normally again: Does your garage door have a handheld remote control? If so, you might need to… Read more »
3 Signs Your Garage Door Needs New Rollers
You may not realize how often you use your garage door until something goes wrong. Keeping your garage door in good condition is important for your convenience and safety. Your garage door’s components will sometimes need to be replaced, including the rollers. The signs that your garage door needs new rollers include: Excessive Vibration When… Read more »
3 Signs That Indicate Your Garage Door is Malfunctioning
Garage doors are built to last, and while they usually require little maintenance that doesn’t mean you should put off inspecting them until a serious problem presents itself. Over time, your door may begin showing early indications of a potentially serious malfunction. Spotting those signs before they snowball into a garage door repair emergency can… Read more »
What to Do With a Sagging Drive Chain
If your garage door opener uses a chain drive, then it is probably like a lot of other garage doors. This opening system is one of the most popular options, but it can manifest a problem. Over time, the drive chain can loosen and create slack. Overall, this gives the opener less power to open… Read more »
Different Garage Door Cable Malfunctions
So many homeowners focus on the ‘what if’ situation of the garage door spring breaking. While this should be a worry because it can be so dangerous, it is not the only worry. In fact, when it comes to the cabling that makes your garage door work, it can manifest into many more problems that… Read more »
Diagnosing a Broken Garage Door: Checking the Sensors
If your garage door is no longer working properly, it can be an expensive repair. However, depending on what is broken, it can affect the price. On the lower end of the spectrum is the garage door sensors, and depending on the symptoms of your garage door, it should be the first place you look…. Read more »
The Importance of Garage Door Repair
Many people who need garage door repair services won’t get them right away. However, it is important to have a working garage door for many reasons, and people should not procrastinate when it comes to garage door repairs. Garage Doors Can Get Stuck At Inconvenient Times If there’s something wrong with a garage door, it… Read more »
Get Garage Door Repair to Maximize Your Garage’s Functionality
Living in a home with a garage is beneficial because it gives you a place to store cars, items, and even work on projects that you don’t feel comfortable handling inside the house. Then again, you may feel hesitant to use the garage for any of these purposes when the garage door is damaged. The… Read more »
What Should I Do If I Hit My Garage Door With My Car?
If you accidentally back into your garage door, it is very important to contact a garage door specialist to evaluate the condition. The damage may not be immediately apparent. While damaged panels can be an easy repair, extensive damage can require more comprehensive repairs or replacement. During an inspection, Smokey’s Garage Door will: Check that the… Read more »