Garage Door Problems
Find your issue below for step-by-step troubleshooting guides. Each guide includes DIY instructions, cost estimates, and clear guidance on when to call a professional.
When your garage door won't close, the most common cause is blocked or misaligned safety sensors near the floor. These s...
When your garage door won't open, start by checking the simplest causes: dead remote batteries, power outage to the open...
Most garage door noise comes from lack of lubrication, loose hardware, or worn rollers. Apply garage door lubricant to a...
A stuck or off-track garage door is usually caused by broken cables, obstructions in the track, worn rollers, or track d...
When your garage door remote stops working, the cause is almost always dead batteries, lost programming, or signal inter...
A broken garage door spring is usually obvious: you hear a loud bang, the door becomes extremely heavy, and you can see ...
When your garage door opener shows no signs of life—no lights, no sounds, no response to any controls—it's typically an ...
A garage door that opens by itself is usually caused by a stuck wall button, a remote with a stuck button (often in a dr...
When your garage door starts closing but reverses before reaching the floor, the safety sensors are usually the culprit....
When your garage door closes all the way to the floor and then immediately reverses and opens, the close-limit switch is...
When your garage door keypad stops working, dead batteries are the cause 80% of the time. Replace the battery first (usu...
A garage door that moves slowly is usually suffering from lack of lubrication, worn rollers, or weakening springs. The o...
A garage door that has come off its track is a serious safety issue. Stop using the door immediately—don't try to force ...
The rubber or vinyl weather seal at the bottom of your garage door wears out over time from sun exposure, temperature ex...
A damaged garage door panel can sometimes be repaired for minor dents, but significant damage usually requires panel rep...
Garage door safety sensors prevent the door from closing on people or objects. When they malfunction—indicated by blinki...