Beautifying My Garage Door

As a homeowner, it's important to watch out for any changes in the operation of your garage door. Any changes, like vibrations as it operates, could indicate a mechanical issue. This post explores the common issues that can cause your door to shake and why a timely intervention by an experienced garage door repair expert is crucial.

1. There's an issue with your pulley system

The pulley system on your garage door ensures that it operates smoothly along its tracks. So, if your door starts to shake during operation, the pulley system could be the problem. If some of your garage door parts are held by ball bearings, they may collect debris in their casting, which may hamper effective operation. Additionally, your door pulley system has a short lifespan, which means that the parts of your pulley system, like cables, can malfunction, causing your door to jerk when it closes.

2. Your garage door has track hardware issues

The rollers on your garage door ensure that your door follows a straight path when you open or close. So, if you hear your door making squealing noises and shakes when you open or close, your roller could be the source of your problem. When it comes to replacing your roller, keep in mind that you should match the new roller to your old hardware. This is a task that should be left to experienced garage door installation professionals. Besides replacing the rollers, your technician will also check other hardware like hinges and screws that hold the door panels. Loose hardware cannot support your garage door weight, and this can also cause your door to shake during its operation. 

3. You could have a sticky weather stripping

Sometimes, the weather stripping on your garage door can cause your door to shake as it operates. Begin by inspecting the weather stripping outside of your garage door. If some parts of the stripping lie along your garage door tracks, try to push the door away from the stripping. When you notice that it takes too much effort, applying jelly or lubricant can help solve your problem.  If this doesn't help, seek the help of a garage door repair technician to help align your door. They may also replace your weather stripping if it's badly damaged.

If your door shakes as it opens or closes, you should identify whether you have a simple or complex issue. While you may easily fix simple issues through lubrication or aligning small parts of the track, it's important to seek the assistance of an experienced garage door repair expert for more complex problems.