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How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door
Is your garage door making more noise than it should when it opens or closes? The solution to squealing, clanging or rattling may be to secure and clean the mechanisms.
How to Fix Broken Glass in a Garage Door Window
Broken glass in a garage door can present safety issues, such as sharp shards and direct access for unwanted guests. If your garage door glass window is shattered or cracked, here’s what you can do:
How to Fix a Garage Door With Worn Springs
A garage door system uses springs that connect to cables and pulleys to counterbalance the weight of the door. This makes it easier to open the door. If your door feels especially heavy when you’re trying to open it by hand, you may need to replace the springs.
The two most common types of garage door springs are extension springs and torsion springs. Extension springs operate parallel to the horizontal tracks, while torsion springs are perpendicular to the tracks and operate in the shaft above the door opening.
Garage door springs are under heavy tension. Removing springs can be dangerous even for experienced do-it-yourselfers due to the risk of falling heavy doors, sharp metal edging, and forceful snaps and movements. You should let professionals make these repairs. A professional garage door repair team will detach the springs and safety cables, replace them with new ones, lubricate the components, and test the system.
How to Fix Broken Movement Sensors
Many modern garages include a motion sensor near the garage door to prevent the garage door from automatically closing on people. Garages also sometimes have a motion-sensor light to ward off trespassers, wild animals or other unwanted visitors. These features can help you feel safe in your home.
You may need to replace a broken sensor. But before you call in a professional technician, check your garage door opener’s manual for troubleshooting tips. If you don’t have the manual, try these steps.
How to Troubleshoot a Faulty Garage Door Opener Remote
Is your garage door opener remote not working? Follow these steps to troubleshoot a faulty remote so you can easily access your garage.