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Why Your Garage Door Gets Stuck
If you’ve been trapped inside of your garage or stuck outside of it because of a stuck garage door, it may seem like the convenience and dependable safety of the garage door is lost. While a stuck garage door may seem like a time-consuming hassle, garage doors that won’t move are common occurrences, even with regular maintenance, for many homeowners — especially as the system ages.
Common causes for why your garage door is stuck include:
- Inclement weather events — Frigid winter temperatures can cause ice buildup on your springs, creating extra pressure on the hardware.
- Obstructed or broken garage door tracks — Debris buildup in your garage door tracks can prevent the rollers from smoothly moving along the tracks causing the door to become stuck.
- Broken spring or jammed pulleys — The pulleys and torsion spring help lift and lower the door, and if these parts break while the door was in motion, the door could become stuck open.
- Inadequate lubrication — Without regular and proper lubrication, the tracks, opener chain and springs could form corrosion or other buildups, preventing smooth, steady movement and causing the door to stick.
- The garage door is off-track — While in motion, the garage door rollers can fall out of the track, stopping the door from opening or closing completely and leaving it stuck.
Once you’ve diagnosed the problem, you can determine what your next course of action should be taken to get your door unstuck.
What to Do if Your Garage Door Is Stuck
If your garage door is stuck, quickly assess the extent of the garage door damage and determine whether you feel comfortable performing fixes or if you should contact an experienced garage door repair company. Minor garage door repair fixes like clearing debris from the tracks and rollers and lubricating moving parts are simple, safe tasks many homeowners can tackle on their own.
If your door is stuck open due to damaged springs and pulleys or has come off-track, then you should reach out to a trained repair technician to perform immediate repairs. Garage doors are under an immense amount of weight and tension and can cause significant property damage or personal injury if mishandled. Replacing damaged or broken springs are one of the most hazardous garage door repair projects — attempting torsion spring replacement on your own is dangerous and can void your garage door warranty.
How to Safely Repair Your Garage Door
While attempting to fix stuck garage doors, make sure to follow proper precautions to prevent damages or injury. No matter what type of repair or maintenance task you’re attempting to perform, always unplug the garage door opener. If possible, manually lower the garage door to its closed position before beginning repairs — however, if you encounter resistance while trying to close the door, then don’t force the door to move. If at any time you do not feel comfortable, stop work and contact your local garage door repair technician immediately.
When Your Garage Door Is Stuck, Rely on Aaron’s Garage Doors
For the best and most knowledgeable garage door repair and maintenance services throughout the Nashville, Tennessee, area, reach out to Aaron’s Garage Doors. We’re a family owned and operated company with more than 20 years working with local homeowners, and we’re dedicated to always offering quality services, personalized solutions and top-rated products. Learn more about our comprehensive garage door repair services today by calling (615) 456-6654, or fill out our online contact form to request a free repair estimate.