Has Your Garage Door Come Off the Track? Learn Some of the Most Common Causes and Learn What You Can Do to Repair It
You’re probably wondering why your garage door came off the track. The truth is that this may have happened for a variety of reasons. Whatever the case may be, the next step is to contact Dynamic Garage Door. We can provide you with garage door repair that meets your expectations. Read on to learn more about why garage doors come off their tracks, and then call us at 855-343-3667 to have the issue fixed.
Did your car collide with your garage door?
When a garage door comes off its track, we’ve found that it’s usually because it’s been hit by a vehicle. Everyone has done it at some point – whether it’s late at night and you’re distracted, or early in the morning and you’re not paying attention. In either case, you accelerate out of your driveway or into your garage. You hit the door because it isn’t totally open. This may appear to be a minor issue, but it only takes three miles per hour for your garage door to be damaged.
Is the weight of the door bending your horizontal tracks?
Another common cause of garage doors slipping off their tracks is when the horizontal tracks are of poor quality in the first place. Keep in mind that a typical garage door can weigh up to 400 pounds. If the tracks aren’t of good quality, they’ll sag over time. Your horizontal tracks may move and no longer be aligned with the vertical rails as a result of this. In this case, you’re dealing with a potentially dangerous situation and should seek immediate assistance.
Have your rollers become brittle or worn out?
If only one or two of the rollers fail, the rollers that do operate will be put under additional strain. As a result, individuals who fall off the track or break themselves may suffer as a result. The rails might also bend if there is too much weight on these other rollers. The more robust and heavier the garage door, the more serious the problem can be.
Has your lift cable snapped?
This doesn’t happen very often, but it has happened to us. It’s especially likely if you have an older garage door that hasn’t been serviced in a long time. Both sides of your garage door have lift wires. They wind around grooves in a drum, which is connected to a steel shaft that contains a torsion spring. If the door isn’t aligned properly, the cable will not line up properly and may break without notice.
What should you do if your garage door is off track?
This is far beyond a small annoyance. It could be a safety hazard. We at Dynamic Garage Door hope you’ll give us a call as soon as possible. Contact us at 855-343-3667 to learn more about your repair or replacement choices. We’re excited to get your door back in working order.
