Is there any problem with your garage door?

Is there any problem with your garage door?

Many of you have faced problems while operating with your garage door. Some doors may not operate properly; it has trouble in opening, closing and in smooth operation. You need to know that an overhead door operates properly only when there is a perfect coordination between the different components of a door. A slight defect and improper coordination between these components results in improper functioning of a door. You must take care of your door by giving constant service to increase its longevity. Here are some garage door troubleshooting tips that help you in taking the best care of your garage door.

Check the power supply of the opener and the electric motor. Normally, all connections of your garage door are of GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) type, which means that all electrical appliances of your home is connected to one circuit. Check all connection and tight them if it is necessary. Even after checking all connection if your door fails to operate, check the electric motor and if necessary call a professional to address the problem.

The door receives open or close signals through sensors. Any damage in this area makes the opener inactive. At that time, you need to disengage the opener by pulling an emergency release system and should call a professional to fix the damage.

Check the mechanical parts and electrical parts of your door. The mechanical parts are torsion springs and supporting springs, lifting belts, chains, guiding tacks and door rollers. The electrical part includes an electric motor, door opener, transmitter and a sensor. Any problem in these parts may result in malfunctioning of a door.