What’s that Sound? Is Your Garage Door Trying to Tell You Something?

 

Your garage door is going to make some noise.

It’s a series of steel or aluminum sections connected by metal to a small motor, after all. But most garage doors are made with your comfort in mind, and that means that they shouldn’t be unbearably loud.

If you notice a loud garage door noise or noises that are just louder than usual, there might be a problem with your garage door.

 

Understanding the noises your garage door makes is key to knowing when you need to call a professional for garage door repair or you need to go shopping for a new door.

However, it’s always a good idea to consult with a garage door repair service first to know the specifics for your door.

Here’s an overview of some of the most common reasons that you might hear from your noisy garage door:

 

Squeak! Squeak!

Squeaking when your garage door is opening or closing is one of the most common noises you are likely to hear.

Don’t worry: You don’t need to start shopping for a garage door just yet! You likely just need to take care of a lubrication issue.

A squeaking garage door is most likely caused by the dirt and dust that is collected in all of the moving parts in the system. All you need to do is add some silicone-based lubricant to correct the issue.

If you aren’t sure how to do that or you aren’t comfortable doing it yourself, just call your local Phoenix garage door repair service for this easy fix.

 

A Slow Grind

You’re used to the daily grind, but your garage door isn’t. A slow, constant grinding noise isn’t a sign that your garage door hates Mondays.

It’s likely a sign that the chain or belt on your garage door opener is too tight or too loose.

A constant grinding noise might sound serious, but this is actually another easy fix. You just need one of our train professional technicians to adjust the belt or the chain. Your door should be back to normal after that.

 

Clink, Clank, Clunk

Clinking. Clanking. Clunking. However you want to describe it, this sound can be the result of a couple of problems.

Rusted/dry spring coils that are rubbing together can cause a clinking noise, as can defective rollers. If you have rusted/dry spring coils, all you need to do is add a some more of that silicone-based lubricant to make the sound go away.

If you have defective rollers, you’ll need to call a Gilbert garage door repair service to replace them before they seize or break and cause other major problems.

As always, call the professionals in the Phoenix Valley to inspect the source of the noise before you make any assumptions. Adding a little lubricant to the springs won’t hurt anything, so there’s no harm in trying that first.

But you shouldn’t wait too long to call in the pros if the noise doesn’t stop.

 

Thumpity Thump Thump

The most serious thing you can hear from your garage door is “I love you.” We’re kidding – it’s actually a loud thumping noise.

The most common reason that you’ll hear this noise is that a torsion spring has broken and the door is coming to an ungraceful close. 

Always call a garage door repair service if you hear a thumping noise or have other reason to believe that your torsion springs have broken (such as seeing broken springs). You will need to replace the springs or the door itself before any other problems occur.

Your garage door should be the strong, silent type, so if it suddenly starts getting chatty, you have cause for concern. You might just need to pay it a little more attention and put in some maintenance, or you might have to invest in some repairs.

The only way to know for sure is to call in the professionals to take a look.

Same Day Garage Door Services in Gilbert can help you get to the bottom of any noises that your garage door may be making. Our professionals will inspect the door and provide whatever maintenance is needed, such as lubricating the parts, or will provide suggestions for what repairs need to be made.

We can then repair the door, or we can help you select a new door. Our professionals perform repairs, replacement and garage door installation. Call us in Tempe and Gilbert today!

 

Same Day Garage Door Services, LLC
Email: samedaygaragedoorservices@gmail.com

Gilbert Location
1176 East Warner Road #117
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480-573-2359

Tempe Location
6100 S Maple Ave #107
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: 480-750-7975

 

 

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