Top 5 Reasons Your Garage Door Won’t Open

A well-maintained and functioning garage door should never have any problem opening or closing. Yet many homeowners have been perplexed when their garage doors just sat there immobile when they pressed the button on their opener. 

In some cases, you will need to call a garage door repair service in Gilbert to diagnose your door and figure out what’s causing the problem. In other cases, you may be able to make a simple fix yourself. Here are the top five reasons your garage door may not open:

Broken Garage Door Springs

Torsion Springs are the heart of the garage door. If the springs are not working correctly or broken, your garage door will not work. Garage doors need properly functioning springs to open and close.  You need routine garage door maintenance in Tempe to keep your springs oiled and in good health. If you think your springs are behind the problem with your door, call a same day garage door service for a fast fix.

An Item Is Blocking the Garage Door

Your Tempe garage door needs to be able to move freely inside of the tracks without obstructions. Sometimes something may accidentally be left in the way of the garage door above the sensors that you may not notice until the garage door won't close.

This could include a box on a shelf, a rake that tipped over into the opening, or even your car isn't pulled in all the way. 

Garage door openers do have a safety feature integrated into them called force settings. This feature tells the opener how hard to pull and push open the garage door. If it feels like it is pushing down too hard (like there is something in the way) then it will reverse back open.

If it notices that it is pulling open too hard (like there is a broken spring, or something is in the way) then it will stop trying to open, and stay where it is as to not cause more damage.

Stripped Gear or Broken Sprocket in the Opener

 A stripped gear or broken sprocket in your garage door opener is a common issue that can prevent the door from operating correctly. These components are essential for the smooth operation of the opener, as they help transfer the motor’s power to the chain or belt that lifts the door. When they wear out or break, the motor may run, but the door won’t move.

Signs of this problem include:

-The motor humming but the door not moving.

-Grinding or clicking noises when attempting to operate the door.

-The opener moving the door partially before stopping.

To fix this issue, the gear and sprocket assembly needs to be replaced. This is a task best left to professionals, as it involves disassembling parts of the opener and ensuring everything is correctly aligned and lubricated. Regular maintenance can help prevent such problems by keeping these components in good condition and identifying wear before it leads to failure.

For reliable and quick repairs, contact Same Day Garage Door Services. We can diagnose the problem and provide a fast solution to get your garage door functioning smoothly again.

J-Arm is Disconnected

This one is often overlooked and may be one of the more simple fixes that you can do for your garage door if it won't open. All garage door openers are equipped with an emergency pull cord to separate the j-arm (as pictured below) from the garage door opener rail.

This will allow the homeowner to open and close the garage door by hand in the event there is an issue with the garage door opener. Please refer to your garage door opener manual to know how to properly engage and disengage this useful feature. 

Power Is Out

When your garage door won't open, a power outage might be the culprit. Garage door openers rely on electricity, and if there’s no power, the opener won’t function. Check for obvious signs like lights being off or appliances not working.

A tripped GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet could also be the issue. GFCI outlets are designed to cut power in case of a ground fault. If the outlet the opener is connected to has tripped, reset it by pressing the reset button on the outlet.

If your garage door opener still doesn’t work, consider using the manual release to open the door and contact Same Day Garage Door Services for professional assistance. We can quickly diagnose and guide you to the proper repair. 

Same Day Garage Door Services is the repair service that Gilbert and the East Valley trusts. We have a long reputation with five-star reviews to back up our 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. We can quickly diagnose the problem with your garage door and make immediate garage door repair.

Same Day Garage Door Services will also educate you on the needed maintenance and even help you set up an ongoing maintenance plan. If your garage door needs to be updated, we can give you a free, no-obligation estimate on a new garage door installation!

Call us today to schedule an appointment with a garage repair technician and learn more about your options.

Same Day Garage Door Services, LLC

Email: samedaygaragedoorservices@gmail.com

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Gilbert Location

1176 East Warner Road #117

Gilbert, AZ 85296

Phone: 480-573-2359

Tempe Location

5861 S Kyrene Rd Suite 1

Tempe, AZ 85283

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Mesa Location

4710 E Falcon Dr

Mesa, AZ 85215

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