Not sure which one it is? With the door closed, pull the red release cord and lift the door by hand. If it's very heavy, start with broken springs. If the door lifts easily, the trouble is more likely in the opener, covered under openers.
- Bottom sealWater, leaves, drafts or mice getting under your garage door? How bottom seals and side weatherstrip work, why they fail in Durham, and the usual cost.
- Broken springLoud bang, then a door that won't lift? That's usually a broken spring. How spring repair works in Durham, one spring or two, and what it should cost.
- Cable or off trackA door hanging crooked, a loose cable or rollers out of the track is dangerous. What causes it, what not to touch, and how a technician fixes it in Durham.
- Dented panelDented or bent garage door section after a bump with the car? When one panel can be replaced, when the whole door makes more sense, and how insurance can help.
- Door won't closeIf your garage door opens but won't close, or reverses on the way down, the safety sensors are the usual cause. Quick checks to try, and when to call a pro.
- Noisy doorGrinding, squealing, rattling or banging garage door? What each noise usually means, what you can lube yourself, and when quiet rollers or a belt opener help.
- Rollers and hingesWorn rollers and cracked hinges make a garage door heavy, loud and jerky. How to spot them, and why they pass for a broken spring.
- Tune-upA yearly garage door tune-up catches worn cables, rollers and springs before they strand you. What gets checked, what it costs, and what you can do.