6 Things That Cause Garage Door Failure
When overhead doors fail, your day can go from a normal, albeit hectic, weekday to a downright nightmare, and there’s certainly no better way to ruin a weekend. Take it from a garage door maintenance company: Your farm garage doors, commercial garage doors, or residential garage doors are oftentimes the lynchpin of a functioning operation, but that doesn’t become obvious until they can no longer play that role.
Good luck getting your fleet, farming equipment, or even the family car out of a building with a busted garage door! Even if you physically could lift the door itself, certain malfunctions render doing so not only unsafe but downright dangerous. Your home, farm, or business is essentially a sitting duck until help arrives. Luckily, that help will be there in a jiffy when you call KBS Companies of Plainview and Rochester!
As a garage door installation and overhead door contractor, we work hard to provide the ultimate in-service because we understand how much of a damper a broken garage door can put on your day.
6 Things That Cause Garage Door Failure
It’s important to note that these are not the only signs you might need our services soon. Garage doors are complicated, multifaceted pieces of equipment, and one blog post alone is too small of a space to cover absolutely everything that could go wrong.
That said, here are practical signs you need to get us out to your property fast before your garage door quits:
1. Broken Torsion Springs
Does your garage door struggle to ascend? If that’s the case, a broken torsion spring could be to blame. These tend to go out with a bang – literally, as when one breaks, you’ll probably hear quite the noise!
Torsion springs play an integral role in lifting and setting down your garage door, and as their name suggests, they tend to work with quite a bit of physical tension, so never try to fix them on your own. Get a trained professional to handle the dangerous task, and don’t open your garage door in the meantime.
2. Shifting Off the Tracks
Another noisy garage door problem is shifted tracks, which can quickly make themselves a nuisance if not attended to. Garage doors run on tracks, ensuring that the heavy machine rises and falls the same way each time, thus protecting you and your belongings.
However, garage doors sometimes go rogue and shift off these tracks. While it might be good for people upon occasion to go against a predetermined path, it’s definitely not so for your overhead garage doors, so get a pro out to your property ASAP!
3. Frayed Cables
Tough-as-nails cables work with the torsion spring to make your garage door rise and fall. However, nothing is immune to the passage of time, and cables are no exception. If you notice any fraying, even if your garage door is functioning normally, it’s time to get the pros at KBS out!
When cables break, your garage door can cease to function entirely, as there’s nothing there to aid your torsion spring in lifting it.
4. Joints or Hinges Breaking
Metal can undergo a lot of strain when subjected to cold weather. This means that pieces of your garage door, like hinges and joints, can end up breaking, particularly during the winter months when it's cold outside.
They can also become stuck, which could lead to breaking in the future. Trying to open your garage door manually puts strain on the system as well, so we do not recommend doing that. Call a professional to take a look before you get injured trying to open your garage door.
5. High Heating Bills
Believe it or not, your garage is an important part of your home’s insulation. Since it likely shares walls with your home, you want to make sure that your garage is insulated properly. If you notice that your heating bills are high and you’ve tried everything to make those costs come down, take a look at your garage door.
OIder garage doors lack the insulation necessary to help keep your energy bills down. You should also make sure you hire a professional to winterize your garage door to keep it from breaking.
6. Motor and Opener Issues
Your garage door opens approximately 1,500 times a year. That means strain and use on your motor and opener. The components that make up your motor and opener can wear down, including circuit boards, worn gears, or electrical problems. This can result in the door not opening as it should.
When & Why to Have Your Garage Door Professionally Inspected
Like the rest of your home, you should have your garage door inspected regularly to keep it in good repair. It's easy to take your garage door for granted when you expect it to work properly at all times, so take care of it regularly, and you’ll never get stuck in your garage. KBS Companies recommends having your garage door inspected at least once a year.
A malfunctioning garage door can be dangerous, so we don’t recommend DIY garage door repair. Instead, call the professionals at KBS Companies to inspect your garage door. The last thing you want is for your garage door to come crashing down on you while you’re trying to make repairs.
Call KBS for Service: All Garage Door Models
Is your garage door a carriage-house style, or does it have a traditional folding look? Is it made out of hardworking metal or aesthetically appealing wood? No matter the door, we’ve got the expertise and know-how to get it working again in a blink.
That’s something that few other garage door maintenance companies can say!
We Prioritize Customer Service
When we arrive at the scene of a garage door mishap, our customers are often stressed out, and for good reason. Their garage or building has essentially turned into a permanent storage facility and not one they particularly wanted or planned on having!
At times like this, it’s our top-notch customer service to the rescue. Put your stress aside, and let us take over everything! Our solution-focused staff is ready to attend to your every garage door need.
And if we can’t, for any reason, meet your needs? We’ll help you find someone who can.
Our Services Are Comprehensive
There's no better company to call when it comes to providing garage door solutions from start to finish. We handle everything from garage door repair to overhead door installation, so no matter what avenue you choose to pursue, you’ve got a singular company with great service ready to help you through.
We Can Find the Right Garage Door for Your Needs
If your garage door is beyond repair, KBS Companies can help you choose the right garage door for your home. Function and form are important when choosing a garage door, and we can walk you through the decision-making process to choose the right door for you. We will look at how the door opens, popular garage door brands, materials, styles, and durability.
This goes for commercial garage doors as well. Again, durability is important, along with the style and opening mechanisms.
When choosing a door, we also take into consideration the safety of the door, both as it functions and how it can protect your home or business. You’ll be amazed at the difference in functionality and aesthetics when you replace your garage door with a brand-new one.
Get the Best Garage Door Repair & Replacement: KBS Companies
Don’t subject yourself to the stress of a broken garage door or the headache of an unaccommodating professional. KBS Companies is here to help you avoid both!
For fast and reliable service, give our Plainview location a call at 507-534-3855 or our Rochester office at 507-287-3264.