Garage Door Repair and Installs Portland

Listen carefully. The easiest way to tell if there is a problem with you garage door is by listening for new sounds. Is it louder than it was before? Is there a new squeak or grinding noise? Did you hear a loud bang recently? All of these could indicate that trouble could be brewing or is already there.

Take a look around. If your door isn’t lowering down, it could mean there is a problem with your photo-eye sensors. They could be misaligned, have a smudge or dirt on the lens, or there’s an object blocking its pathway.

Cable check. If your garage door won’t open or move, it could be a problem with the cable. If your cable is loose, detached or fraying, it could mean that the safety trigger has been activated to stop any motion from occurring. If the cables are misaligned, and the door slants to one side, it’s also an indicator that you need help.

Water or heat. Living in Texas, the elements can sneak up on you. If you are noticing that your garage is hotter than outside, or water leaks in after a storm, you may have an issue with your weather seal. If there’s a gap or hole between the door and the ground, it may mean that more than water is also getting inside – including bugs, smalls animals or other potential hazards when you have a vulnerable spot like that.

Rust. Seeing rust on the outside of your door, may not mean much to you besides ugly. But seeing rust inside on the track or mechanical components, could pose a risk to your system. Rust weakens the structural integrity of items, leading to more chances of breaking or malfunction. It could also mean that there’s an issue with your roof, or other potential sources of the water.

Debris. One of the easiest things to tackle is when there is debris or items in the track. A simple inspection can show you not only if anything has gotten caught, but also if your track is in need of a some good greasing.

While these six things can all tell you if you have a problem brewing, it is always best to proceed with caution before attempting to fix anything yourself. Clearing debris or greasing the track can be done at home, whereas a problem with the cable or rust should be left to the professionals.

Our technicians will come to your house and help to identify the problem. Depending on what our specialist discovers, you may need only a simple repair, replacement part or even an entirely new door. Once we know the problem, our staff will talk with you about the best approach to fix it, or whether it’s best for your wallet to scrap the whole thing.

You can rest assured knowing that when you call upon Corpus Christi Garage Doors, you are calling on the best in the business. We take our work seriously, because we too want to protect our families and neighbors from potential harm. Don’t wait until it’s too late for you – contact our team today to get started.