Garage Door Crashing Down

Some models have two screws labeled.

Garage door crashing down.

First and perhaps most commonly your safety sensors could be working improperly. The spring s tension is what controls the door s rate of movement. You may also want to check the tracks and the garage door itself for the culprit. Springs are located on both sides of the garage door.

We do this kind of garage door repair all the time so give us a call and we ll get out there crazy fast. In some cases the springs will need to be replaced. This is almost always the result of a dirty or obstructed safety feature. Rust wear and tear and improper sizing or installation may cause the springs to become loose.

A repair technician may be able to tighten the springs and slow down the speed of the door. If the garage door suddenly comes crashing down and will not go back up this is usually the result of a snapped cable. You push the button to close the garage door. Locate the limit switch adjustment either on the back of the opener or behind the light bulb s lens cover.

Over time garage door springs get old and rusty and that loud crash your garage door makes when it falls to the ground is because they can no longer function properly. Just give us a call any day any time. Set a safety ladder under the garage door opener.