Garage door won t budge.
My garage door is getting stuck.
To check the balance pull the emergency release cord or chain to disconnect the door.
Check the springs to make sure they have the same amount of tension.
Chances are we know why.
Lubricate the wheels and tracks of your garage door once every six months to prevent sticking.
Position a space heater near.
This causes your garage door to shimmy up the tracks which is why it s sticking on the way up and down.
Your garage door s track and the opener s chain both require sufficient lubrication in order to do their jobs.
You should properly lubricate your garage door s track the opener chain and the springs every few months as part of regular preventative maintenance.
If either one is under lubed the door can become stuck when opening or closing.
This can be a quick fix by identifying the object and then removing it.
Check out our garage door tips to help determine what is causing your garage door problems.
You should now be able to move the door up and down by hand.
Your jammed garage door can be caused by something as simple as an obstruction in the track.
A door that is stuck halfway open is a security risk allowing access to the garage and the home if it s.
Perhaps the most common problem associated with a sticking garage door is when it s misaligned and not level.
This can often be due to a problem with the tracks or rollers.
Check to see if anything a shovel broom etc fell and is now stuck in the track that is causing it to be lodged.
Installing a new torsion spring is a job for a qualified garage door technician though if the spring snaps off during installation it can severely injure anyone near the door.
If your garage door is not balanced right it won t go up or down all the way.
To fix this problem you will need to add more lubrication to both parts.
Be sure to use clopay s garage door prolube or sillicone based lubricants.
Even with regular maintenance garage doors can sometimes stick refusing to open or close.
Your garage door seems to get stuck while opening or closing.
You can use a standard machine oil either in a spray can or a bottle.
