Your garage door is one of the most important parts of your home. An attractive and well-maintained garage door improves the curb appeal and the value of your home.
You should work with a certified and licensed garage door repair service regularly to keep your investment in top shape. Here are five things you may need to ask your garage door repair technician — plus two bonus questions that every homeowner should ask before authorizing any repair:
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1. Why is the Garage Door Not Opening?
There are many parts that work together to open and close your garage door, so there are many reasons that it may not be opening properly.
You may have a broken or unbalanced spring.
Your door could be off the track or out of alignment, or there could be an electrical problem like a tripped circuit.
There are a number of reasons that the door could not be opening properly, so you need to consult with a garage door technician to get to the bottom of the problem.
Otherwise, you won't have use of your door, and you could risk the door experiencing bigger problems.
2. Why is the Garage Door Not Closing?
Some of the same problems that can keep your garage door from opening can keep it from also closing properly.
One of the biggest issues with the door not closing is an interruption in the safety sensors. This is the sensor that ensures that there is nothing in the way when the door is closing.
It could be that you actually have an obstacle in the way of the garage door. There could also be potentially an electrical issue with either the sensor itself or the wiring connections.
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3. What is Causing that Noise?
Your garage door has many moving parts, and when one of them starts to wear down or breaks, it can cause all types of noises.
Occasionally, you might hear a squeaking noise when the door opens or closes, and that could indicate that the parts on the door need to be lubricated.
Clinking and grinding noises could indicate a problem with misaligned sections or loose hinges.
Allowing any of these issues to go unattended could result in more serious problems and more expensive repairs. You need to consult with a professional to get the appropriate maintenance or repairs.
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4. How Frequently Does Maintenance Need to be Performed?
Different parts of your garage door will require different maintenance.
Some things you can do yourself, like lubricating the moving parts. For example, the rollers on your door should be lubricated at least twice a year.
The best way to know what kind of maintenance plan your garage door needs is to talk to your garage door repair technician and set up a schedule.
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5. How Much Will this Repair Cost?
Some garage door repairs can cost under a few hundred dollars, or they can cost a lot more. It just depends on what is broken and whether a part or parts need to be replaced.
There are ways you can keep your garage door repair costs down by keeping to a regular maintenance schedule.
You can also save money by getting repairs made when they are needed, before the problem has a chance to affect other parts and cause more issues.
Building a relationship with an experienced and trusted Arizona garage door repair service can help you save money and extend the life of your garage door.
You'll be able to ask these and other questions, and you'll develop a great maintenance and repair plan that will protect your door and your home.
Bonus Tip: Are You Licensed, Bonded, and Insured?
This is arguably the most important question to ask any home service contractor — and garage door repair is no exception. A licensed technician has met the state requirements to perform this type of work. Being bonded means there is financial protection if something goes wrong on the job. Being insured means that if a technician is injured on your property, or if accidental damage occurs to your home during the repair, you are not personally liable.
Never allow an unlicensed contractor to work on your garage door. Beyond the safety risks, unlicensed work can void your garage door manufacturer's warranty and create liability issues that affect your homeowner's insurance coverage. Always ask for proof of licensing and insurance before work begins — any reputable company will provide it without hesitation.
Same Day Garage Door Services is fully licensed, bonded, and insured throughout Arizona. You can ask us for documentation any time.
Bonus Tip: What Warranty Do You Offer on Parts and Labor?
A reputable garage door repair company stands behind its work. Before authorizing any repair, ask specifically about the warranty on both parts and labor. Parts warranties are typically provided by the manufacturer and can range from 90 days to a lifetime depending on the component. Labor warranties vary by company — some offer 30 days, others offer a year or more.
If a company won't commit to any warranty on their labor, that's a significant red flag. Quality technicians are confident enough in their work to back it up. At Same Day Garage Door Services, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our work — if something isn't right, we'll make it right.
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Same Day Garage Door Services — Ask Us Anything
Same Day Garage Door Services is a trusted garage door repair service that can handle servicing your garage door, or can install a new garage door.
We are five-star rated on sites like Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau, and we have an established reputation in the community.
In most situations we offer same-day garage door service throughout the East Valley, and we offer free, no-obligation estimates for new garage doors. We service or replace most brands of garage doors, and we offer a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
Call us today to schedule maintenance or repair for your garage door, or call or text us at 480-750-7975. Click here to learn more about your options for a new garage door.
Trevor L.
