5 Reasons Why Your Garage Door May Go Off Track
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Misaligned tracks
If your tracks are not aligned properly, your garage door will likely go off track. Use a level to check both horizontal tracks inside your garage door frame. If they’re not level with each other, loosen the screws or bolts that hold the mounting brackets in place and adjust them until the tracks are level. Once aligned, use the level to check the vertical tracks outside your frame. The vertical sections of these tracks should be upright (perpendicular to the ground). If not, loosen the screws that secure the brackets and gently tap the tracks into position until they’re plumb.
Bent tracks
Inspect your horizontal and vertical tracks for dents, flat spots, or crimps. Use a rubber mallet or hammer to tap out any dents or flat spots; however, if there is a severe crimp in either track, you should replace it entirely, as this damage cannot be repaired. If you find bent tracks, gently bend them back into shape with a rubber mallet or hammer. Avoid making sharp bends, as this could permanently damage your tracks.
Worn rollers
Check all your rollers for worn spots, cracks, or chips; any damage to these should be taken care of ASAP, as they can cause your door panels to unravel or crack, as well as other damage to your tracks. You may be able to repair tiny cracks with epoxy resin. Still, severely damaged rollers will need to be replaced entirely. Damaged bearings can also cause noisy operations and should be replaced.
An unbalanced garage door puts unnecessary strain on your opener, leading to the door becoming entirely disconnected from the opener. To check if your door is unbalanced, disconnect it from the opener by pulling on the emergency release cord (usually found dangling near the bottom bracket on the torsion tube). With someone holding the door, so it doesn’t fall and crush you, lift it about halfway up and let go. It should stay in place without issue; however, if it starts falling, you know your door is unbalanced and needs adjustment.
Loose hardware
Now and then, it's necessary to tighten up all of the hardware on your garage door, as worn-out or damaged parts can cause the entire system to malfunction. Start by checking your garage door's nuts and bolts to ensure they're adequately tightened. Next, check your cables and springs for signs of wear and tear. If you see anything that looks questionable, replace it immediately, as snapped cables or springs can cause catastrophic damage(including crushing anything–or anyone).
Call SoCal Garage Door Repair Inc. for a fast and expert garage door off track repair service.
A garage door off track can be a real hassle. From misaligned or bent tracks damaged rollers, and unbalanced doors, there are several common reasons that a garage door may come off track. Not only is it inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous.
Yearly maintenance for your garage door is crucial to keep your garage door functional all the time.
If your garage door goes off track, give SoCal Garage Door Repair Inc. a call for fast and expert service. We’ll have your garage door back on track in no time!
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