As a general rule of thumb, you may want to consider calling a garage door professional if you notice any of the following issues:
- Your door doesn’t balance properly.
- The pivot points on the hardware are worn.
- Your spring is broken.
- Loud or unusual noises occur.
- Your door opener malfunctions or does not reverse.
Check out our guide for more signs your garage door needs maintenance or repair.
Even if you don’t notice any issues, you should call a professional once a year for what we call a garage door tune-up. This tune-up will consist of a complete inspection of the hinges, spring tension and overall condition of your garage door. We’ll also inspect the sensitivity and limit adjustment of your door opener.
With the exception of the springs, a garage door with regular maintenance will usually last for many years. Doors and openers often break when the tension is wrong and puts extra stress on the opener or hinges.