Your overhead garage door system will wear down over time, and there are certain issues that should be dealt with when they are noticed. Even when the door continues to open and close, there are problems that are only going to get worse if you wait to have them repaired. If your tension springs are loose, you run the risk that one of the tension springs will snap, or your opener will get ruined from having to carry the heavy weight of the door. When you have missing brackets, your door will start to change direction. If your garage door system makes loud noises while running, this should evaluated by a residential overhead door repair technician.

Your Tension Springs are Failing

It is important to have your tension springs in good working order. If your springs are too loose, you will notice that your garage door struggles to stay in the open position. To test the tension spring, open the door all the way. If the door closes more than a few inches, the spring may be need to be adjusted. The tension springs also help to hold the weight of the door when it opens and closes. If they are not tight enough, the door might open more slowly than normal.

Uneven Tracks and Missing Brackets

The brackets that hold your garage door tracks in place get loose over time because of the vibration of the door when it opens and closes. If brackets fall off, the two tracks are no longer going to be parallel. Your door will likely change direction mid-stream if the tracks are uneven. Check to see if you have any brackets missing, or if there is any debris in your tracks causing the issue.

Loud Noises and Your Residential Garage Door

If you hear squealing noises, or your residential garage door system is louder than normal, take the time to see if you have anything caught in the wheels of the door. You might have an issue with debris in the opener itself, or the opener is starting to fail. Any new noises should be inspected immediately to determine if you need to have your residential garage door system repaired.

Although you can test your garage door system for problems, don't attempt to adjust tension springs on your own. These are dangerous to adjust, and a professional repair technician should do this work for you. 

Reach out to a company like Overhead Door Mason City to learn more.

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