4 Signs Your Tucson Garage Door Opener Needs Repair or Replacement
When the garage door isn’t functioning as it should, it’s common to assume that the problem involves the door itself. But quite often, the problem actually involves the garage door opener. If your Tucson garage door opener is malfunctioning, you might notice any of the following signs.
Excessive Noise
Garage doors are typically pretty noisy, but if yours is making more noise than usual, it’s time to have a technician take a look at it. The motor in the opener may start to creak, squeak, or clang as it operates. Quite often, this problem is simply due to age. Your opener may be getting close to the end of its life expectancy, and it’s time to replace it.
Failure to Open or Close
The failure of a garage door to open or close is one of the most common reasons for calling a garage door repair company. Your Tucson garage door opener may be to blame for this. Do note, however, that it’s a good idea to check the batteries in your remote before calling a technician. If the garage door is still refusing to budge after replacing the batteries, then you’ll definitely need to make an appointment.
Intermittent Operation
In some cases, a garage door may work sporadically. It may open or close on some occasions when you push the button, but not on others. Less commonly, a garage door might open or close by itself. If you’re experiencing this problem, it’s definitely time to have a technician take a look at your Tucson garage door opener.
Opening Followed by a Reversal
Is your garage door opening partially or completely, but then reversing and closing again? The opposite might also happen; a garage door might start to close when you push the button, but then it will reverse and open back up again. This frustrating problem can sometimes be caused by a malfunctioning safety sensor. The safety sensor detects objects, people, or pets in the path of the garage door, and then reverses the movement of the door in order to avoid a collision. If the problem isn’t a malfunctioning safety sensor, however, it may instead indicate an issue with the Tucson garage door opener.
At Extreme & Unique Garage Doors in Tucson, we can repair or replace any type of garage door opener. Our friendly technicians will evaluate your Tucson garage door opener and give you honest advice on whether it can be repaired or whether it does require replacement. Call (520) 235-3032 to request an appointment today!