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Garage Door Making Banging Noises When Opening

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Like all things mechanical, if your garage door making banging noises when opening, you should find out what's causing the issue. Fortunately, not every noise coming from a garage door is cause for concern, but to stay safe, you need to keep tabs on it in case you need to do something about it.

Garage Door Making Banging Noises When Opening

If your garage door making banging noises when opening, it may just be due to some not-so-serious problems. If it’s something that’s bigger, be sure to figure out the root of the issue or call a professional.

Not-So-Serious Problems

If you hear constant grinding noises when operating the door, it could be a sign that the door opener's chain, tracks or belt needs adjusting because it is too loose or too tight. This is something that you will want to call in an expert to handle.

Alternatively, if you hear squeaking noises when the door is moving, it is most likely a sign that the PVC part of the exterior frame weather-stripping and the weather-stripping between the door's sections have dried out and stuck together due to lack of lubrication. It's easy to fix this. Find some silicone-based lubricant from your local hardware store and apply it to the bottom of the door, between the sections, and on the exterior frame.

You might also hear a clicking sound when the door is opening or closing. For this issue, either the spring coils or the roller is the culprit.

If it is the spring coils, they have rusted and are now rubbing together. Buy some oil-based lubricant and apply it to the metal parts. This includes parts such as the springs, rollers, and the hinges.

If your roller is defective, you have a more serious problem on your hands. It will need to be replaced immediately before it falls off.

Issues to Fix Immediately

If you hear a loud thumping sound when opening and closing the door, this is the sign of a serious issue. Typically, it is a broken spring. To see if this is the problem, look over the garage door. If the door has a broken spring, it needs to be replaced immediately. However, if you have a double door, it is unlikely that both springs will break at the same time and your door will open with just one spring. But if you have a single door, it will only have one spring and you will need to call a specialist right away as your garage door is now a risk.

What to Do With Your Noisy Garage Door?

Some situations are easily fixed and some more serious situations require the attention of an expert. The fix could be as simple as lubricating parts, but sometimes you need to call in a specialist to make sure that you and your family are safe. Don't attempt to repair or adjust the parts on your own. They are calibrated to a specific weight. Leave that to the experts who will know how to recalibrate the doors after making repairs to ensure they are working properly and safely.

Bottom Line

So, garage door making banging noises when opening? Having mechanical issues in your home is a cause for concern and stress, but if your garage is making noises when opening and closing, there are ways to diagnose the issue and make sure that the right repairs are made to keep it working properly such as realigning your tracks, checking the belt and more.

Comments (1)

John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Chrissy Boltan very good report about garage door making banging noises when opening.

Jul 10, 2019 03:45 PM