Is your Garage door stuck or jammed? The Milwaukee Garage Door experts at Doormaster Garage Door Co have a few items you should check that could be triggering your jammed garage door.
Something Stuck In Garage Door Track
Your jammed garage door can be caused by something as simple as an obstruction in the track. Check to see if anything (a shovel, broom, etc) fell and is now stuck in the track that is causing it to be lodged. This can be a quick fix by identifying the object and then removing it.
Broken Garage Door Springs
Your springs may be broken. There are two different types of springs. If your garage door springs are located horizontally at the top of your garage door then it is called a torsion spring. You should check for a gap in between the springs to indicate if they are broken. If your springs are located at either side of your garage door, they are called extension springs. Look to see if a piece of them is hanging on the side of your garage door to indicate if those are broken. If your garage door springs are broken then replacing them is a dangerous process so you should seek a professional Garage Door Repair Technician to repair or replace them.
Garage Door Is Off The Track
If this is the problem then you will be able to tell by seeing if your garage door rollers are literally off track. If your garage door panels are not damaged, then you do not need to replace your door. However, the rollers do need to be put back on the track which should be done by a professional.
Broken Cable or Pulley is Jammed
You can tell if your cable is broken by looking for a dangling or tangled wire. A broken front pulley will no longer be at a 90 degree angle and will appear to be rubbing on the track. If you are not familiar with these parts or pieces then you should have them inspected by an authorized technician.
Your Garage Door Is Locked
Some garage doors have a “full lock” system which enables you, or anybody, to lock your garage door from the outside by only turning the handle. This could mean that anyone in your driveway could have turned your handle and locked the garage door without you being aware of it.
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