Garage Door Out Of Balance

Garage door looks uneven while opening or closing.

Garage door out of balance.

A garage door that s out of alignment can be very dangerous. An unbalanced door can pose safety issues and tax a garage door opener. Properly balancing a garage door first requires the use of the proper size spring or springs. Locate the area of the motor and disconnect the power cord to prevent any unwanted electrical shocks or surges then pull the emergency release lever which should release the door from the track that allows it to open and close automatically.

When a garage door is off balance it means the springs either don t have enough tension to counterbalance the door s weight or they are exerting too much pressure. This is a very visual representation of the internal struggle happening inside your garage door s system. Move the garage door up and down until you find a place where the door stays suspended when you let go. The procedure is the same for over balanced garage doors just make sure to move the spring in the opposite direction.

Adjusting an extension spring door. Periodic maintenance of your garage door includes balancing to ensure the door opens and closes with maximum efficiency. The door may get jammed and there could be an emergency situation where you need to get your car out. Use the handle to close the door all the way if it doesn t have an opener.

Most commonly doors fall down because they ve lost tension on their springs so that s what we ll discuss. Spring size for garage doors is determined by first determining what the total weight of the door with all hardware. Close the garage door all the way. If it s way off balance it could actually fall of the tracks and injure someone.

Press the button on the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. If your garage door looks uneven while it s opening or closing and appears slanted there s a good chance that it s out of balance. The garage door still uses rollers and tracks to hold the door in place during opening and closing. Get started by closing the garage door.

More than a little movement means your door is out of balance. When the garage door is off balance it can add strain on the garage door opener which will drastically shorten the life of it. A door that won t close and lock leaves you vulnerable to burglars too.