There are a few things no one wants to deal with when it comes to their garage door, and one of these is a door that won’t close when it’s supposed to. There could be several culprits at play if this is happening to your garage door, from those with very simple solutions to a few that might require some repairs or other work.
At Accent Garage Doors, we’re here to help. We offer a wide range of garage door repair and installation services to clients throughout Utah, helping them with any issue that happens to arise. What are some of the possible reasons why your garage door isn’t closing, and what can be done about them – either on your own or with the help of our professionals wherever necessary? Let’s take a look.
Power Issues
In many cases, a garage door closing issue will trace back to a simple power concern. Most likely, you need to check that your wall outlet is switched on or make sure that the breaker connected to the door hasn’t been tripped. If none of these are causing an issue, then it could be a problem with the motor itself and you should call for professional help.
In other cases, the power issue might be coming from your remote or transmitter. These are often battery-operated, so it’s possible that the batteries need to be replaced. You should also check to make sure that the remote is properly programmed with your garage door; this could be an issue if the door was recently installed or there has been any hardware changes.
Sensor Problems
Another common culprit of a won’t-close issue is one of your safety sensors. These devices, located near the bottom of your garage door tracks on either side help to stop the door from closing if something is in its way. Make sure that the sensors are properly aligned and not blocked by debris or another object. They should be facing each other so that they can properly communicate with one another.
Many of these sensors today come with light indicators that will help you know if they are working properly or not. If a sensor is malfunctioning and causing your door to stay open, then it might need to be replaced or serviced by professionals.
Cord Switch Accidentally Pulled
Another simple issue to look for is that the cord switch on your garage door has been accidentally pulled. This cord will hang from the ceiling of your garage, and when it’s activated, it causes the door to stay open until it’s switched off again. Pulling this cord should cause a red indicator light near its base to come on as well; if you see this, then you just need to push the button again in order to switch it off.
Worn Down or Broken Door Springs
Moving into the realm of certain issues that are a bit more serious and may require professional help, one is a problem with the springs of your garage door. Over time, these components can become worn down or even break due to regular use and age. When this happens, it can cause problems with the balance and alignment of your door. This could be why it won’t close properly.
If you suspect that your springs are the cause of your issue, then it’s best to call in a professional garage door repair technician as soon as possible. These components can be dangerous to work with and require specific tools and knowledge.
Misaligned Roller Tracks
Another possible cause of your door not closing is misalignment of the roller tracks. This can happen if the brackets supporting them are loose, or if there has been any type of impact to the structure that has caused it to shift out of place.
To fix this, you can try tightening the bolts and screws and making sure everything is properly aligned. However, if this doesn’t help, then it’s best to call a professional.
Limit Setting Issues
Garage doors come with what are known as limit settings, which allow you to control how high or low the door will open. If these are set too far apart, then this could be causing your door to stop before it closes completely. To fix this, you can simply adjust the limit switch settings following the instructions in the manual provided by your manufacturer.
By going through the above steps and checking for any of the common culprits, you should be able to get your garage door back in working order. If none of these solutions work, then it’s best to call a professional for help. An experienced technician can quickly diagnose the issue and find the best solution for getting your door up and running again.
To learn about any of our Utah garage door repair or installation services, speak to our team at Accent Garage Doors today.
