Garage Door Not Opening? Common Causes and Solutions

A garage door that won’t open or close can disrupt your routine and pose a safety or security issue. The problem could be as simple as a remote-control issue or as complex as a broken spring, a damaged cable, a faulty opener, a misaligned sensor, or an off-track door.

DoorMaster offers garage door repair for homes and businesses. Services include opener, spring, cable, panel, remote, keypad, off-track and emergency repairs.

Test the power and the garage door remote.

First, make sure the opener has power. Ensure that the power cord is plugged in and check the electrical panel for a tripped breaker.

If the wall control works and the remote does not, replace the remote batteries and determine whether the device needs to be reprogrammed. Garage door remote not working? Get professional repair support from DoorMaster.

Safety Sensor Inspection

Newer garage door openers have sensors located near the bottom of the tracks. If the sensors become blocked, dirty or out of alignment, the door may not close or may reverse immediately.

Clear the doorway of objects, clean the sensor lenses carefully and check that both indicator lights are on. Do not skip over the sensors; they are an important safety feature.

Look for a broken spring or cable.

The weight of the garage doors and the controlled movement is carried by the springs and cables. Signs of a damaged component include loud snapping sounds, uneven movement or a door that feels heavier than usual.

If a cable is broken or frayed, don’t operate the door. DoorMaster recommends that customers do not use a garage door with a broken cable as it can be hazardous.

Trained technicians should do spring and cable repairs because these components are under a lot of tension.

Check to see if the door is off the Track.

If the tracks are bent, the rollers are damaged, or there has been an impact, the door may be uneven or come away from the track. Do not force the opener or shove the door back into place. If continued to be operated, the damage could increase, or the door could fall.

When is emergency repair required?

Call for emergency garage door repair if the door is stuck in the open position, uneven, blocking a vehicle or otherwise posing an imminent safety threat. DoorMaster provides emergency services for opener issues, spring replacement, broken cables, damaged panels, lockouts, and off-track doors.

Book a Professional Garage Door Repair

Basic checks for small power, remote or sensor issues. Mechanical failures call for professional diagnosis and repair.

DoorMaster is your source for garage door repair in Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton, Oakville and other areas we serve in Canada. Call the team to arrange an inspection and return to safe, sound operation.