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6 Essential Things to Check Before Calling Garage Door Services

If your garage door suddenly stops working, it’s easy to assume you need a professional. And while many issues do require expert garage door repair, some can be resolved with a few simple checks. At Fix My Garage Doors, we believe in helping homeowners make informed choices. Here are six things you should always check before picking up the phone for service.

1. Is the Power Connected?It sounds obvious, but many garage door issues are simply power-related. Check the following:

Is the opener plugged in?

Has the circuit breaker tripped?

Are there power cuts in the area?

Garage doors won’t function without electricity, and fixing this could save you an unnecessary garage door repair visit.

2. Are the Remote Batteries Dead?If your garage door isn’t responding to the remote:

Replace the batteries

Try using the wall switch to test the opener

Test a second remote if you have one

If the remote still fails after a battery change, it might need reprogramming or replacement.

3. Is There Anything Blocking the Sensors?Safety sensors (usually located near the floor on both sides of the door) can prevent it from closing properly if:

Something is in the way

The lenses are dirty

The sensors are misaligned

Clean both lenses and ensure they’re directly facing each other. Misaligned or blocked sensors are one of the most common causes of garage door repair calls.

4. Check the Manual LockSome garage doors have a manual lock or slide bolt for added security. If this is engaged, the door won’t move even if the opener works correctly. Make sure:

The manual lock is fully disengaged

Nothing is jamming the track internally

5. Listen for Unusual SoundsA noisy door could mean something is loose, misaligned, or in need of lubrication. Listen for:

Grinding

Banging

Squeaking

Popping

Apply a silicone-based garage door lubricant to hinges, rollers, and springs. If the noise persists, the problem may be more serious—like worn bearings or misaligned tracks.

6. Inspect the Tracks and RollersLook closely at the door tracks and rollers for:

Debris or dirt build-up

Dents or bends

Loose brackets or bolts

Rollers jumping off the track

Clear any obstructions and tighten loose hardware if safe to do so. Never attempt to bend tracks or force rollers back into place—this can cause further damage and injury...read more

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