Here in Westchester County, you have many choices for Garage Door Repair and what you do about it depends on what the trouble is. Are you in need of a cable replacement? Does the door squeak? Some repairs are extremely easy and can be done without professional assistance, other repairs should only be performed by a garage door expert such as the ones on staff here at OnTrack.
For example, a stiff or a squeaky door will merely require a good cleaning and lubrication. Other repairs, such as a cable replacement are extremely dangerous and require help from a professional. A cable replacement is a common garage door issue. The garage door cables attach the springs to the pulleys, and are an important component in the functionality of the door. Since they are connected to the springs, it is very dangerous to work on the cables without a full understanding of how the system works.
If you have a slipped, broken, or worn cable, it is highly recommended that you have one of the Garage Door Experts at OnTrack take a look and replace it if necessary. Below is a quick guide to the type of garage door repairs that you can most likely do yourself, if you suspect the issue with your garage door is not on this list, contact us right away!
1. Clean and Dry the Tracks
Even though it may sound obvious, but hardened dirt and old lubricant may be the cause of the garage door sticking. In this case, your garage door repair may consist of merely cleaning the tracks and then drying them. You can use regular cleaners to clean the tracks.
2. Check the Alignment of the Tracks
If the tracks are not aligned well, they may be causing the door not to work. It’s not always necessary to unscrew the tracks; you can just try to loosen the bolts or screws and to tap the tracks slightly into position. Use a level to check the alignment of the tracks. Aligned tracks will let you be done with your garage door repair in no time.
3. Check the Metal Tracks for Damages
This easy garage door repair tip may often solve the problem very fast. The metal tracks often may have dents or bumps. If you find any such damages, strike the damaged part of the track with a wood block and a hammer to straighten the track.
4. Tightening the Loose Bolts and Screws
Bolts and screws tend to become loose with time. Try to check all of the screws and bolts involved in the opening/closing mechanism of your door. Sometimes, merely tightening them may solve the whole problem. If you cannot tighten the screws, because the holes themselves have become loose, then you can use a “wood filler” or pieces of normal wood to fill the holes.
5. Lubricate the Tracks and the Rollers
Merely lubricating both, the tracks and the rollers, can fix the problem and conclude your garage door repair in no time. For lubrication, you may use a lubricant spray or a silicon spray. It is probably better to lubricate the tracks after cleaning them. Actually, any movable part will benefit from lubrication.
OnTrack Garage Doors has a mission is to cater to each and every customer with individual attention, and focus on their particular garage door needs while providing the best prices in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Duchess Counties! When you contact us ,one of our highly trained garage door experts will come look at your garage in a timely manor and advise you on the problem as well as next steps. For instance, if it turns out that your garage door needs a cable replacement, we will inform you about the potential costs involved with replacing the broken or worn out cable. Our service vans are fully equipped with all of the necessary parts to service your residential or commercial garage door system. In most cases, we will be able to conduct the necessary repair right on the spot once it has been authorized by our clients. If you dream it, we can build it and if you break it, we can fix it so contact us at: 914-301-2026 today!