Ever known the frustration of when something that has one job stops doing that job entirely? A dishwasher that doesn’t clean dishes properly? A car air-conditioner that blows hot air instead of cold air? A garage door opener that doesn’t open?
The last one is probably the most frustrating. Why? Because if you can’t open your garage door, then you can’t access your car. And if you can’t access your car, you can’t go anywhere.
Here, the technical pros at Star Door Service explain 5 common garage door opener problems and tell us what to do when we’ve got them.
1) It doesn’t open
You wake up one morning, enjoy your coffee, get ready for work, press your buzzer to open the garage door and… nothing. Absolutely nothing. Not even an inch of movement. This could be due to a range of things, but it’s best to call an expert technician immediately and get the opener inspected. In the meantime, release the door manually by pulling on the red cord and carefully lift your door open.
2) It grinds on the way up or down
Nobody likes to hear a grinding garage door opener. It’s got to be one of the worst sounds around, up there with nails on a chalkboard and iPhone’s Radar alarm tone. A grinding garage door opener could be due to a faulty mechanism within it, requiring a professional repair or replacement.
3) It goes up halfway, but then goes down
Your parents probably told you when you were younger, “If you’re going to start a task, you best finish it.” It’s annoying, then, when your garage door opener seems to have missed this memo. A garage door opener that opens half way before closing again could also be experiencing various problems. The team at Star Door Service have handled plenty of these, ensuring your door is up and running in no time.
4) It’s slow
If your garage door opener seems to have developed a case of the Mondays (slow, lethargic, not wanting to do its job properly) then it’s a sure sign you’ve got a problem. This could be due to a lack of power in your garage door opener. The good news is that a professional repairer can have this fixed up in a jiffy.
5) It works some days, but not others
A temperamental garage door opener is a useless garage door opener. Why tip-toe around it, fearing whether it’s going to be a good day or a bad day? Call up a professional from Star Door Service and get it repaired. Talk to the guys at Star Door Service to get your opener checked, serviced or updated to ensure it’s safe for use. Star Door Service are Perth’s experts in repairs and maintenance, stocking a wide range of openers and motors too. Call Star Door Service today for a top quality service at a competitive price.
