Problems Keeping Your Garage Door Shut

If you have a garage door that just won’t stay shut then we can imagine how frustrated you must be. Rather than continuing to be further frustrated, why not find out why this is the case by continuing to read this article. Garage doors that will not remain closed is not an uncommon problem for homeowners. At Turner Sandy Springs Garage Door LLC, in Sandy Springs, GA, we have helped thousands of homeowners with their garage door issues. This problem is not a problem that is uncommon to our customers or us. We don’t want you to lose it over the problem that you’re experiencing with your garage door not remaining closed, which is why we are writing this article.

If your garage door won’t stay shut this can pose all sorts of problems. One of the reasons why this problem is so serious is because it leaves you susceptible to an intrusion. If your door opens back up when you know that you’ve closed it, you may simply drive off without knowing that it has opened back up. This may leave your home wide open for an intrusion, especially if the garage is an attached garage. If someone were able to get into your home then this would pose a safety issue for you and your family. We are sure that you do not want to risk this and that is why it is a good idea to know why you are experiencing this problem so that you can do something about it.

Here are some of the most common reasons why you might be experiencing this problem:

The Door Closes Partially the Opens Again

If this sounds familiar it is because this is one of the many problems that our customers at Turner Sandy Springs Garage Door LLC face. Whenever you push your door remote, the door will generally close as usual but when you think that you are in the clear, the door suddenly reverses. Every time you try to shut the door and it reopens then this is a serious issue that should be addressed. One of the problems could be the safety eyes or sensors located on both sides of the door. If there is something blocking the sensors then your door will reverse course. This actually acts as a safety feature to prevent the door from closing on anything or anyone. After evaluating the situation, you may notice that there is nothing blocking the sensors but you may still want to clean them. They become dirt over time and sometimes they may even be out of alignment. You can take a soft cloth and some water and gently clean the lenses of the sensors. If the problem persists and you think that you need the help of a professional, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Closes All The Way Then Reverses

You may see your door completely close but then when you return from work, you may notice that it has opened again. This means that even though the garage door closed completely, it eventually opened back up again. This could mean that the opener limits are incorrect. This lets the door know when it is flush with the ground. If the limits are not set correctly, the door may think that it has more room than it actually does and then the sensors will cause it to reverse its course. The different types of garage door brands will have different limits programmed into them. It is possible to recalibrate the doors opening limits but if you have never done this before then it is probably best to leave it to a professional garage door expert to handle this for you.

Having a garage door is a great thing and is a good selling feature for many home sellers. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to sell your house just because you’re experiencing a problem with your garage door, especially when we know that there is an easy way to resolve the problem, either with our without our help. You can’t be too careful because when your garage door is acting out of the usual, this could pose a serious threat to the safety of you and your vehicle.

You also shouldn’t ignore this problem just because the door eventually began closing again. The problem may still be there and you just need to know for certain what the problem is so that it doesn’t continue to occur. If you’re not sure about what you are doing or you simply don’t believe that your efforts are working then contact a professional service provider. Even though we would love for you to rely on us for your garage door service needs, we also want you to make sure you’re making the best decision for you.

One way to ensure that you’re making the best decision in terms of finding the right garage door service, we suggest that you check online business reviews. Most people who really like the services offered to them, will want to share this information with others. This is why they go online to write a review, good or bad. If you are interested in a particular garage door service then you can just look up their reviews to see if they are favorable or not. If they are not favorable then go to the next one until you find one that has more good reviews than bad reviews.