Most of us don’t realize how convenient it is to push a button and be able to drive right in or out of our garage—until the garage door starts to malfunction. It is especially frustrating when you are already running late! Here are some troubleshooting tips to help you determine if you can fix the door yourself of if you should hire a professional for garage door repair in Boston, MA.
One of the most common problems with automatic garage doors is a loud squeaking sound and/or a jerking when opening or closing. This is usually caused by dry hinges, ball bearings and track rollers. The remedy is quick and easy. Simply oil the parts using a household lubricant such as WD-40. To prevent the problem from occurring in the future, be sure to lubricate these parts every few months or so.
If you notice that your door is making a popping sound rather than a squeaking sound, this is actually indicative of worn rollers which need to be replaced. This type of garage door repair in Boston, MA typically falls out of most peoples comfort zone. You should hire a professional to perform the repair instead.
When the garage door sits unevenly or only goes up on one side, the problem could be with any different number of parts: a broken or frayed cable, broken spring or a worn out cable pulley. If you know what you are looking for, you can probably identify which part needs to be replaced and fix it yourself. You may want to have a professional make the repair anyway, as they will be able to determine if the other parts will be in need of repair soon. Then you can decide if you want to replace all of them at the same time, play the waiting game or even purchase a new garage door altogether.
If your garage door close without the push button being held down, the fix is usually a simple one. Usually replacing the battery in the garage door opener just needs to be replaced. If the problem still occurs, check the sensors. They may just be dirty or misaligned.
A garage door that won’t open or opens very slowly usually indicates that the track is bent, a spring is broken of the extension cable is worn. Again, if you consider yourself a fairly competent, do-it-yourself you may be able to replace these parts. If not, it is best to hire a professional for garage door repair in Boston, MA.
