Electric garage doors are great for homeowners, providing easy access to your garage and a secure barrier to protect your belongings. However, like any mechanical system, they sometimes succumb to faults and failures. In our latest article, we will highlight some of the most common faults that you will see with electric garage doors.
The Electric Garage Door Won’t Open or Close
The most common fault with electric garage doors is when they refuse to open or close. This can be caused by a variety of issues, including a faulty motor or remote control, a broken spring or cable, or an obstruction in the door’s tracks. Commonly to fix this issue, you should first check the power supply to the motor and remote control. If the power is fine, then you should inspect the door’s springs and cables to see if they are broken or worn. If these parts are in good condition, then you should check the door’s tracks to ensure there are no obstructions. If none of these issues are the cause, then you should give us a call as we’ll be able to see what the problem is.
Door Opens or Closes Part Way
Another common fault with electric garage doors is when they only open or close partway. This is often caused by an issue with the door’s sensors, which detects obstructions in the door’s path. If the sensors are not properly aligned, they may accidentally detect an obstruction and prevent the door from opening or closing fully. To fix this issue, you should first check the alignment of the sensors and adjust them if necessary. It is definitely not easy to always fix the sensors by yourself and therefore we have years of experience in fixing and realigning garage doors sensors.
Door Opens or Closes Too Slowly
If your electric garage door is opening or closing too slowly, it may be caused by a variety of issues. These can include a faulty motor, worn gears, or an obstruction in the door’s tracks. To fix the issue, you should first inspect the door’s tracks for any potential obstructions and remove them. If this doesn’t solve the problem, you may need to check the motor and the gears within the motor for wear and tear. If you find that these parts are in good condition, then you may need to adjust the door’s speed settings.
The Door Makes Loud Noises
If your electric garage door is making loud noises when opening or closing, it can be caused by a variety of issues. These can include worn rollers, loose hardware, or a faulty motor. To resolve this particular issue, you should first inspect the door’s rollers and replace any that are worn or damaged. You should also check the door’s hardware and tighten any loose bolts or screws.
The Door Won’t Stay Open or Closed
If your electric garage door won’t stay open or closed, it may be caused by a faulty spring or cable. These parts are responsible for holding the door in place when it is open or closed. If they are worn or broken, the door may not stay in place. To fix this issue, you should inspect the springs and cables and replace any that are worn or broken.
As you can see from the above, electric garage doors can experience a variety of faults and failures. From doors that won’t open or close to doors that make loud noises and even electric garage doors that won’t stay open or closed!
We realise that most of the issues described above you will not be able to fix by yourself that’s why AGD Surrey Ltd are here to help. With over 15 years of fitting new and repairing existing garage doors we have the know how and expertise to get the job done. If you need electric garage door fixing contact us today on 01483 234123.
