Garage Door Repairs

The garage door is an integral part of a home as it keeps you safe and keeps the outside world, outside. And yet, it’s estimated that accidents related to garage doors cause more than 20,000 injuries every year.

It’s common for homeowners to assume that a heavy fixture like a garage door will last a lifetime – after all, it’s made from durable metal and weighs well over 100 pounds. But we all know accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. Despite the level of modern engineering that goes into these new garage doors, they can and do fail, especially if they don’t receive regular care and maintenance.

Another factor that can shorten the life of a garage door is when inexperienced homeowners attempt to repair them or resolve the “small issues” (like an unusual noise) on their own. More often than not, a frustrated homeowner will eventually contact a professional garage door company, such as Door-Mart of Placer County to fix the problem that existed and possibly even more issues that the inexperienced homeowner may have caused trying to fix the original issue. It is just not worth trying to repair the largest moving thing in a home and more than likely getting hurt or at the least creating a more costly repair. Based on the types of accidents we have seen over the years, we thought creating this guide will help you get an idea of how tragic things can go when it comes to fixing a broken garage door:

Garage Door Falling Down On You

Garage door crash accidents are rare, but they happen. Recently, a man in Kent County, MI, was killed when his garage door fell on him. An unfortunate fact, is, in most of these cases, victims tend to be children and small pets.

There are several reasons why an overhead door might come crashing down on you: the photo-eye safety sensors may have failed, the cables may have snapped, or the spring may have broken or worn out completely. If you have pets or small kids, you should never allow them to play in or near the garage without adult supervision.

The surest way to prevent this kind of tragedy is to a) schedule a garage door inspection at least once every year, and b) if you notice any issues (like a loose spring, missing bolts, fraying cables, or unusual noises), call your nearest garage door installers to address them right away.

Someone Getting Locked in the Garage

There have been enough cases where we were called by distressed customers whose loved ones got locked inside a garage, so we decided it warrants mentioning. This usually happens when the garage door springs break or fail, and the door closes unexpectedly, then refuses to open no matter what you do.

Again, preventative garage door maintenance is necessary to avoid these accidents. Never try to replace a broken garage door spring by yourself as the risk of injury far outweighs the possible savings. It is one of the most dangerous household repairs related to the percentage of injuries and is only recommended for qualified professional garage door companies such as Door-Mart Garage Doors of Placer County. Springs are under extreme tension;

Your Limbs Getting Caught in the Door

This is another common occurrence. If you or your children are not careful when your garage door is going down, your fingers can get pinched in the process. Make sure everybody steers clear of the door when it’s in motion.

Trust the Garage Door Repair Experts at Door-Mart

Whether you need garage door installation, replacement, or repair, we have 40+ years of experience that makes us more than “good” at our job. We can help with tuning up and repairing garage doors of all brands, makes, and models with fast response times. For more information or to schedule an inspection, call us at 800-829-9833 or fill out this online form.