You use your garage door daily and do not put much thought into the inner workings of it. However, that all changes when you find your garage door not working.
You can manually open it while you find the best repair solution. Or you can get a Sacramento garage door repair specialist to help instead (which is always the recommended choice).
In any case, there are many reasons why your garage door stopped working. Six of which possible reasons are listed below:
1. Photo Eye is Blocked
If you find your garage door not working, it may be because the photo-eye is blocked.
The photo-eye is anywhere from four to six inches off the ground and is about the size of a pea. It is used to detect if there is an object or a person in its path. If there is, the door may not lower all the way or may not raise all the way. This issue can be solved with a simple cleaning in most cases. However, if the attached cord is cut or damaged you may need a Sacramento garage door repair.
2. Power Source is Disrupted
Another common reason your garage door may not work is that the power source has been disrupted. You may have accidentally unplugged the garage door and forgot which is more common than one might think. In other cases, the outlet may be out entirely, you will then need to check by plugging in another device to the outlet. When the power source is disrupted you typically will not need a Sacramento garage door repair but should seek help if all the troubleshooting does not work. This can be a sign that there is another issue.
3. Torsion Springs are Broken
The number one issue that leads to your garage door not working is broken torsion springs. These springs are meant to last for a certain number of cycles before needing repair. However, they can break before you are able to replace them.
When they break they will make a loud noise similar to a firework or gunshot. You must have a professional Sacramento garage door repair done and should never try to fix these on your own.
4. Cables Have Snapped
Typically when torsion springs break, the cables are the next to go. When a cable snaps it can cause damage to anything in the garage including vehicles and even the wall. Do not use the garage door and call for a Sacramento garage door repair service.
5. Remote Control Malfunctioning
A common reason you may find your garage door not working is that the remote is malfunctioning. There are a few reasons this happens including being out of range of the signal.
The battery in the remote may also need to be changed. Try to troubleshoot the remote.
6. The Door is Off its Track
Simply put you may find your garage door not working because the door has gone off its tracks. You should inspect the door and call for a garage door repair if it is too complex to fix.
Call Door-Mart™ Garage Doors Today for Service
If you need garage door repairs in Sacramento, contact Door-Mart Garage Doors at 1-800-829-9833 today or fill out our online form. Our experienced technicians will ensure that your garage door is working properly so you can utilize your garage.
