Garage door operators provide the mechanical power necessary to open and close the garage door. This motorized component can become damaged with time and malfunctions, and recognizing when these issues are causing your garage door operator to fail is important for knowing when you need to reach out for a repair service. Here are a few of the most common indicators of failing garage door operators.
- Slow opening and closing speed. If your garage door opens and closes noticeably slower than it has in the past, there’s likely an issue with the operator. Slow speed often indicates problems with the motor wearing down or encountering other issues that reduce its efficiency, whether they be from years of use or an internal malfunction or damage.
- Response issues. When you click your remote, does your garage door start to open or close right away? If not, you may want to have your garage door operator looked at. The operator should respond almost immediately after you click your remote to open or close the door, so if the response is slow or you need to click several times before anything happens, your garage door system has an issue.
- Strange noises. Like many other types of machinery, garage door operators often make strange noises when they start breaking down. Listen for any screeching or grinding noises that indicate parts becoming loose or rubbing against each other when they shouldn’t be. The sooner you have these noises checked out by a professional, the better.
Turn to our team here at 31-W Insulation if you suspect you have any issues with your garage door operator. We offer repair and replacement services for garage door systems and would be happy to help restore your system to normal functionality.