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garage doorNothing is more frustrating than a malfunctioning garage door, especially if you’re on your way in or out. A garage door that doesn’t work potentially leaves your home exposed to the elements and it can compromise the security of your household. However, in order to take the next steps and correct the problem, first, you’ll need to find out why your garage door isn’t working properly.

There are quite a few factors that could be the cause of your garage door issues, so at Precision Garage Door of Delaware, we’ll help homeowners in Delaware and North Maryland learn the top 10 reasons their garage door isn’t working properly.

Keep reading to see if this includes the cause to why your garage door isn’t working!

10 Reasons Your Garage Door Isn’t Working

  1. remote garage doorThe Batteries in Your Transmitter/Remote are Dead- This is the best-case scenario, because all you’ll need to do is replace the batteries in your transmitter or remote. This may require a screwdriver to get the battery housing open, but if it’s the batteries, you’re looking at a simple fix.
  2. Your Track Alignment is Off- A misaligned garage door track is actually a common issue, and it can prevent your garage door from functioning properly because it’s not properly fastened on the rails and the rollers aren’t catching. This issue may require some professional attention.
  3. Disconnect Switch Has Been Enabled- The disconnect switch can be found on your opener. This switch allows you to manually open or close the garage door in the event of a power outage. This is noticeable if your opener motor runs but the door stays still.
  4. Your Garage Door Was Manually Locked- If the motor runs for a few seconds before shutting off and the garage door doesn’t open, it could mean that your door was manually locked. Check to see if the lock is engaged and try opening it again.
  5. repairing garage doorPhoto Eye is Misaligned- The photo eye is a safety component that projects a beam from one eye to the other which can detect if an object is in the door’s path. If the eye is askew, the beam cannot connect, and the system thinks there’s something blocking the door.
  6. The Path is Blocked- As you read above, the photo eye prevents the door from closing on an object or person. However, there could be an item preventing the beam from catching the other eye, so check the path to make sure it’s clear.
  7. Door Limit isn’t Properly Set- Your garage door’s limit range tells the opener how far the door has to travel to be properly opened and closed. If it’s not properly set, the door could hit the ground and pick back up or simply not close all the way. Consult the manual to correct the limit setting.
  8. Transmitter isn’t Working- There are a few reasons that your transmitter may not be functioning properly. It could be out of range with your garage door, and the antenna could be obstructed or even damaged. If it’s the latter, you’ll want to consult garage door professionals.
  9. repairing garage doorYou Have Broken Torsion Springs- If your transmitter is working properly, but your garage door won’t open, you could have broken springs. Often, when your springs finally break, their accompanied with a loud bang. Without the springs, your door will struggle to open, so contact professional assistance.
  10. The Cables or Tension Springs are Broken- Tension springs and cables work to slowly and safely lower your garage door. If your garage door slams down, it could indicate that the cables or springs have broken, so be sure to contact garage door professionals to take a look and assess the situation.

Contacting Garage Door Professionals for Help

At Precision Garage Door of Delaware, we hope that this list of the top 10 reasons your garage door isn’t working properly helped diagnose the issues that you’re having with your garage door. However, depending on the issue, you may need to consult the experts to safely and correctly provide a solution to the problem.

When it’s time to get your garage door working again, you can always count on us at Precision Garage Door of Delaware. Contact us for your free estimate so we can determine the best way to correct the issue! We’re here to serve homeowners all across Delaware and North Maryland.