Fixing a Stuck Garage Door

Garage doors may become stuck for many reasons.

Sometimes the garage door cables slip off of the spring system and cause the door to come off the tracks. This is a sign that the garage door springs may be old, weak and ready to break. In this case we would advise replacing them with a higher quality spring. This will insure that the cable will stay tight once the new springs are balanced. We will get your garage door back on track, replace the springs with your approval and fully tune up your system.

The garage door motor may be broken. In this case, you may pull the manual emergency release to open the door. We will assess the problem, and lay out options ranging from repair of the motor to replacement of the entire unit.

 
Occasionally a garage door wheel may break. This can definitely cause the system to become stuck when going up or down. In this case we would advise replacing the plastic wheels with a high quality nylon ball bearing wheel that will last up to 20 years. After the wheels have been replaced, you needn't worry about them having any issues.

Sometimes a damaged panel can cause the door to get stuck. If a panel has a crease in the middle, it will not close properly. The panels may develop creases or folds for different reasons. An improperly installed motor may damage the panels if it is going down too far and exerting excessive force. In this case we will reinforce the panels with a steel bracing, which will straighten the panel out and allow it to open and close smoothly. Lastly we'll readjust the motor so that it will function properly with the system.

If the if the door has been hit with a car and causes significant damage, more than likely the panels will need to be replaced. We will take the full measurements and order the model panels that your garage door requires.


The garage door frame may have shifted. This may require extensive work on the framing of the door. Once repaired or rebuilt, we will re-install the original system so that all of the hardware is properly aligned.

Whatever the reason your garage door is stuck, rest assured that you can rely on us to provide fast and reliable service exactly when you need us.