Garage Door Slammed Down

Garage door reversing before closing garage door openers manufactured after 1993 include sensors to prevent a door from closing on a child or pet.

Garage door slammed down. This can be a quick fix by identifying the object and then removing it. On a properly functioning garage door there are springs in place to make the garage door close slowly instead of slamming down. If your garage door is falling shut rather than closing slowly there is most likely a problem with the garage door extension spring. If this is the case then the worn springs will need to be replaced.

We do this kind of garage door repair all the time so give us a call and we ll get out there crazy fast. Lodged garage door track. Your jammed garage door can be caused by something as simple as an obstruction in the track. However if your garage door doesn t bounce back up then you know you have a problem.

Some people also experience the problem of their garage door slamming or falling down when closing. To fix this issue increase the down limit one quarter turn. If your garage door hits it bounces up and starts to open again your garage door is working well. 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.

If you garage door is lowering then reversing. Unless there s something unusual going on with your garage door your garage door springs need replaced. This is one of the most dangerous garage door problems to have as a homeowner especially if you have children or pets.