7 Reasons Your Garage Door Isn’t Closing

7 Reasons Your Garage Door Isn’t Closing

7 Reasons Your Garage Door Isn’t Closing. Your home garage door doesn’t close when it should, so you’re left worrying about the potential danger people walk into the door, pets escaping inside, intruders gaining access to your house. It’s no wonder that garage doors are responsible for tens of thousands of injuries each year in the U.S. alone.

List of the 7 reasons your garage door isn’t closing:

 1- The Door Is Blocked

Make sure there’s nothing that could be somehow preventing the door from closing totally. If there’s an object near the garage door (like a rock or trash bag), it can stop the door from shutting all of the way down. Examine the garage door tracks, as well as the door itself, for problems. Dirt, grime, or a small objects may be preventing your door from closing. Remove the obstruction, and then try to close the door again.

 2- Faulty Safety Sensors

One of the most common reasons that your garage door isn’t closing is that one or sometimes both of your safety sensors aren’t working. The Safety Sensors are typically located 6 inches or less off the ground on each side of the door tracks. The sensors on your garage door are vital to the safety of you, your family, and your belongings. It’s essential to make sure that they both have power. If the sensors on the door are not receiving or emitting any power, or aren’t emitting a signal, your garage door won’t shut.

 3- Misalignment of Safety Sensors

If this is the case, then the photo-eyes are sending a signal to the door opener that the door is blocked because of the misalignment. When one sensor gets struck or perhaps moved out of place, it will cause the garage door not to close or open. If you notice that your garage door isn’t closing completely, check if one of the sensors has been damaged or if it has been moved out of place. For alignment purposes, most sensors come with an indicator light that turns on and remains solid when the sensors are aligned and functioning properly.

 4- Broken Torsion Spring

Your garage door relies heavily on springs. The springs help to open and close the door easily. If you have any broken or damaged springs, then the door is not going to open or close properly. WARNING: Torsion Spring Is Dangerous. Do NOT attempt to fix it yourself. Please call experts at Pro Entry Garage Doors. Spring damage is usually obvious, but we don’t recommend trying to repair springs yourself – even if it appears to be a very easy fix. Springs are very dangerous.

 5- Damaged or Broken Cables

One of the most common causes for a garage door to stop functioning properly is because the cable has broken. This is a quick and easy repair that can usually be done in less than an hour, but it’s essential to have the correct tools on hand before starting.

Why garage door cable break?

Cables can break for a number of reasons. Weather conditions and water are a big factors, cables will rust, become fragile and stretch. This is one of the most common causes for broken garage door cable. If your garage experiences severe weather conditions like snow or high humidity levels, it’s important to inspect and clean your cables more frequently.

 6- Door Travel Limits

One reason why your garage door may not close is that the distance setting may be too far or too short. The distance between the garage door and the garage floor can be adjusted during installation. In either case, it’s often possible to fix this problem with a minor adjustment. When the setting is too high, it will cause the door to stop short of actually closing. On the other hand, if the setting is too low, the garage door will believe it’s hitting an object as it touches the ground. Different models of garage door openers have different ways of achieving this, so a professional at Pro Entry Services is the best person to go to!

 7- The Tracks Are Damaged

If you notice your garage door is unable to close, check the tracks. If they are damaged (this could mean bent, warped out of their original shape, or something else) then that will prevent the garage door from closing. Blocked tracks can cause your door to stop working, and removing the blockage should fix this problem. If the tracks themselves are damaged, you will need a professional track replacement. Call a Professional at Pro Entry Services for a customer service experience you won’t regret.

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I had an unexpected issue with my garage door. Reached out to Pro Entry, they promptly resolved the issue. Kept me posted on their arrival. Arrived on time. Anwar was very knowledgeable, and thoroughly professional. He upfront advised about the work required, the cost and was quick. Great service. Will not hesitate to use them again and recommend them 100%
Mandar Vaidya
Mandar Vaidya
2023-09-14
Very good experience. Mel was very quick to locate a technician to handle my emergency. My garage door could not open, so I was unable to access my car, and needed my problem resolved the same day. The technician Anwar was great. He contacted me to advise that his earlier appointment was delayed and when he would get to me. He was courteous, funny and dealt with my issue quickly. I will definitely keep Pro Entry in my contact list and refer them to anyone I know who needs garage door services. Great experience.
Yvonne Lawrence
Yvonne Lawrence
2023-09-07
Anwar from Pro Entry Garage installed seals and weatherstrip on my garage door. The pricing was reasonable and the service was great. The job was completed in a timely manner and the garage was left clean after the job. Definitely recommend them for your garage door related needs
Nabeel Syed
Nabeel Syed
2023-09-01
Quite the easy experience! All three gentlemen were experienced and able to complete the removal of the old and replacement with a new garage door (including tracks and all). They listened, they explained and worked tirelessly until the job was completed. They were recommended to us and we have no qualms about recommending them. Well done, gentlemen! Thank you
Marika Fedko
Marika Fedko
2023-08-29
Responsive, honest and very thorough! They came the same day and Mohammed was absolutely amazing! They found so many issues whereby the original installer took short cuts and didn’t follow manufacturer instructions!
Nilesh Daya
Nilesh Daya
2023-08-28
My garage spring had snapped in two and my technician arrived shortly after I reported the problem to the office. He helped me get my car out of the garage and switched out the springs with new ones. He greased the chain and lubed the tracks and springs. He needed no supervision and only needed my help with pressing the opener button while he checked the motor settings. The door opens smoothly and more quietly now. He was a nice guy and very professional. The job took approx 45mins to complete.
Eugene Perez
Eugene Perez
2023-08-28
Mohammed was fantastic. He came the same afternoon that I called. I needed him to fix a garage door cable that came off the track. He did that efficiently, but then went above and beyond to adjust the door stop height to prevent it from happening again and also lubricated everything. Fast, efficient, courteous, and fair prices. Highly recommended.
Andrew Tai
Andrew Tai
2023-08-24
Top notch experience with Pro Entry Garage Doors. From start to finish, outstanding customer service and exceptional pricing. Extremely deserving of 5 stars. Quick install, very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommended.
James
James
2023-08-16
Very professional and fast work Good and fast service
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Mmmm Mmmm
2023-08-16
Easy to book … quick to deliver
Ray Anderson
Ray Anderson
2023-08-07