If your garage door won’t open, it can be inconvenient for anyone entering in and out of your household. There are several reasons why is may stop opening or closing. Luckily, a broken garage door can be solved with a few quick tricks. If you’re still having problems, Sterling Door is always available to help you out.
Here are some reasons why your garage door might not work properly.
What is the cause of my broken garage door?
First, check the power in your garage. Is the opener itself plugged in? Does the light for the opener turn on? In other words, it could be the fuse for that outlet has blown or the outlet itself is having issues. This could be related to why your garage door won’t close.
A garage door opener has several sensors that act as safety measures. On the other hand, sensors is to stop and reverse the door. This happens if anything is in the path of the garage door traveling up and down.
Next, check that there is no dust or cobwebs on each of the sensors. Another key point, make sure the sensors are aligned properly. Not to mention, check for anything that may have accidentally got moved in front of the sensors. For example, a shovel or bike.
Lastly, if your garage door won’t open, dirt or debris in the tracks could be the reason. If the door begins to shut then comes in contact with something, the door will stop and reverse. If this happens, you will want to call Sterling Door to ensure the tracks are safe and clear.
All in all, if you would like to schedule service today, feel free to give us a call at 586-412-5600. Or you can email us at info@sterlinggaragedoor.com.
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