Did it happen suddenly one day? Probably not. More likely, it was a gradual process where, little by little, their garage door simply took longer and longer to open. Eventually, it took so long to open that they couldn’t help but notice the difference.
When they were new, the garage door opener cranked up the garage door in no time at all. It happened so quickly they didn’t really think about it. They’d push the button and, while they were otherwise preparing to leave, the door finished rolling up in its tracks. Now, when all seatbelts are clicked and doors are closed and locked, and the car is started, they look up to discover that the garage door is only half the way up. They sit in the car and watch impatiently as it continues its journey.
There are several possible culprits behind the slowing of their Salem, WI, garage door, including worn springs or pulleys and belts. It may require needed adjustments to spring tension or the speed setting on the garage door opener. The door may also require lubrication to free up hinges and rollers for ease of travel.
You may find some Do-It-Yourself videos online that will provide instructions on how to improve the speed of your garage door yourself. However, it’s essential to remember that the springs used with your garage door are under extreme tension and have the potential to cause serious injury or even death if something goes wrong while you’re adjusting your garage door. It’s highly advisable that you have a professional work on your garage door.
Annual maintenance of your garage door and garage door opener will help you avoid ever discovering that your garage door is opening slower. Maintenance will help keep it moving free, clear and efficiently.
Salem, WI, is a great place to live. There’s a lot to do in and around Salem. You don’t want to spend your time waiting for your garage door to open.
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