8 Common Misconceptions about Garage Door Repair

In an attempt to save money, many homeowners try to do their own home repairs, especially garage door repairs, even when they don’t know what they’re doing. While a clogged toilet or a leaky faucet may be an easy fix, thinking that a DIY garage door repair is easy is a common misconception.

Before you start repairing your garage door on your own, take some time to consider the following 8 common misconceptions about garage door repair:

1) Repairs Can’t Be That Difficult

Garage doors are complicated—not only are they heavy, they have many components, including lots of hinges and rollers, a screw or chain-drive motor, cables, remote controls, a wall switch, and a magic eye. Replacing a roller is easy, but knowing how to repair and adjust an entire drive mechanism can be difficult.

2) A slow door is not a warning sign of failure

Garage doors often warn us before failing. A slow garage door is often a warning sign that something isn’t working the way it should. Slow opening and closing speed is something to keep an eye on. Pay attention, because if a garage door falls on you, it can result in severe injury or death. If your garage door is slowing down, call the professionals at Automated Door Systems now.

 3) Cutting the power is all I need to do to stay safe

Yes, by switching the circuit breaker to cut power to the motor, you can ensure you don’t suffer an electric shock. But it won’t protect you from injury arising from a broken spring or hinge, or the weight of the door. Sadly, garage doors have amputated more fingers and blinded more eyes than any other household item, so the circuit breaker may not save you a trip to the ER. Call us; we can help.

4) It’s Just a Noise, and I Can Fix That

Yes, it may be just dirt on the track, but if the noise is still there after you have climbed the ladder and cleaned the tracks, it may be a sign of impending failure. Garage doors fail at the most inconvenient times, so have our professionals check it out.

5) Garage Door Companies are too Expensive

But is saving a little bit of money worth losing a finger or an eye? Local garage door repair companies like ours are part of the communities they serve, so they rely on happy customers telling others about their positive experiences.

6) They Will Try to Sell Me a New Door

Well-respected garage door repair companies or garage door technicians know that a good door should last about 25-30 years. They are also aware that a satisfied customer, who received a speedy and well-priced repair, can be a great ambassador for them. They cannot build strong reputations by trying to sell new doors.

7) Replacing Both Springs is a Total Waste of Money

The springs age as the door does. A new spring will be stiffer, so pairing a new spring with an old one is likely to make the door operate unevenly. It will shorten the life of the old spring and can lead to another door failure, more inconvenience, and yet another repair job. Replace them both. Be safe, protect your home and your health and always call a professional. You’ll be glad you did.

8) Repair Warranties are Worthless

Warranties from us are worth exactly what we say, and they can save you money in the long run. But self-repairs carry no warranty. 

For professional garage door repair services you can depend on in Montreal, Ottawa, and Kingston, call Automated Door Systems today. We are a one-stop solution for garage door installation and all your garage door problems.