Common parts that need replacement on your garage door

Broken Spring

Springs are like tires on your car, they only last for a certain amount of miles until they wear out.

Cracked Hinges

Hinges eventually break and cracking is the first sign.

Worn Rollers

The rollers that came with your door were never expected to last long.

Broken Drive Gear or Stripped/Broken Internal gear

The most stressed parts in your garage door motor are two gears, one is also inside.

How to Identify a Broken Spring:

Knowing when to call for help can be a tough choice to make. Take a look at these pictures to identify if your spring is broken. Some doors have 1 spring and some have 2 springs.

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Hi! I’m Jordan, this page is to help you identify problems with your garage door system and to point you in the right direction to get it fixed.

Here are a few indicators that there might be a problem. Some problems may be more obvious than others. Give me a call! I love talking about garage doors!

Your garage door or opener has been making more noise recently. Now if you haven’t oiled your garage door since the Reagan administration this may be why.
The door won’t open more than a foot or so. This pretty much always means you have a broken spring. Head down the page and you will find a picture of a broken spring that should help you identify the problem. The spring or springs are what actually do the heavy lifting. This is definitely something you would need me to fix. Garage door springs are one of the most dangerous things in a house other than electricity and large dogs. Please do not touch the spring or any components connected to the spring unless you know very well what you are doing.
The door won’t close or does and then goes right back up. Closing a couple of inches and then going back up usually means the photo eyes are not in alignment or something is blocking them. If you can hold the wall button down and the door closes then the problem is the photo eyes 99% of the time. When the garage door goes all the way down, hits the floor, and then goes back up; if your chain has slack in it this usually means the bushings in your Liftmaster gear assembly are worn out and the gear assembly needs to be replaced. Or even better it’s time to get an awesome super quiet belt drive motor. Either way, your choice… Just saying…
The garage door motor sounds like it’s running but the chain is not moving. Again this means the gears inside are turning but have no teeth left. This also usually just requires replacing the gear assembly.
The door squeaks and creaks while it’s moving. Several things can cause this but always the first question is, has the garage door been oiled ever or in the last few years? If it has been then the next culprit could be struts or hinges that are becoming loose allowing metal surfaces to flex against one another causing extra noise. Broken hinges can also add an interesting element to the garage door music as well. Down the page you will find an example of a broken hinge to help you know what to look for.
The lights are blinking on the garage door motor when you try to open or close the door. This usually means the motor is detecting an issue and it is giving out a specific troubleshooting “code” to indicate the problem. I will add a chart of the older Liftmaster and Linear trouble codes below.
The garage door motor sounds like it is working harder than normal. The door should be balanced properly and easy for the motor to lift and lower. IF you know how to, while the door is closed pull the emergency release then raise and lower the door by hand. If it is difficult then there may be something wrong. On heavier doors, depending on the type of motor, this may be nothing to worry about.
You want to stay ahead and prevent trapping your car in the garage on a morning when you are in a hurry. Honestly, this one may be impossible. I try to be realistic. Eventually, every garage door will have a broken spring and the door will be too heavy to lift. Some doors may be possible to open but you will probably have to help it go up. I can service and oil a door but it is very difficult to guess precisely when springs will break. This is when you stop reading my eloquent musings and call me to get it fixed fast.

My customers believe these are great reasons to learn more about your garage door to keep it working day in and day out.

You are in control of how reliable your garage door is

Every day your garage door should work as it was designed.

Consider the value of calling a professional garage door technician to fix your door and to look over your door to prevent problems you would have discovered on a rushed cold morning

Getting to work on time?
- Knowing you can get your car out of the garage when you need it most.
Using the garage door as your home’s ‘front’ door?
- For many people, the garage door is the most used entrance and exit for the home
Using the garage for storage?
- Boxes of valuables are frequently kept safe in the garage.

If your garage door stops working then the days will feel rushed, you will be late to getting where you were going, and you will worry about your home and your family. STRESS.

Quickly understanding the issues with your garage door makes it possible to avoid additional damage and expense that may occur.

When was the last time you took charge to prevent your garage door from breaking down and making your days stressful?

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