Yakima's Commercial & Residential Door Specialists

SERVING YAKIMA, KLICKITAT & KITTITAS COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON
Angie Beaudry
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These guys were fantastic!!! I had an issue with my garage door and they were able to accommodate me on the same day..... very respectful and knowledgeable technicians!!! I appreciate quality work and service!
John Mullen
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You won't find better ok for all you door needs. Jack has years of experience and his guys know the technical stuff too. Call them and see
CANDACE SPIDLE
CANDACE SPIDLE
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Very timely and professional....came out and installed a very large shop door in only two days!!!!! Very impressed with the customer service!
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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL DOOR SALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE

SERVING YAKIMA, KLICKITAT & KITTITAS COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON

Yakima's Commercial & Residential Door Specialists

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL DOOR SALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE

SERVING YAKIMA, KLICKITAT & KITTITAS COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON

Yakima's Commercial & Residential Door Specialists

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL DOOR SALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE

What To Do If Your Garage Door Breaks

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You count on your home’s garage door to open at the push of a button. If your garage door doesn’t open or close properly, it can cause a big headache. Garage door problems can be due to several different issues, so you’ll want to find out what’s going on as soon as possible.

A service call to a qualified overhead garage door repair company should be your first step, but here’s what else you should do in the meantime.

If Your Garage Door Spring Breaks

If you hear a loud “bang” and see that the spring above the garage door looks damaged, you’re probably dealing with a broken spring. When the torsion spring breaks, the garage door won’t operate.

Most importantly, don’t try to open the door manually. Garage doors are extremely heavy, and they can cause serious injuries. It’s also important not to try to fix the spring yourself because it can also be very dangerous.

Don’t Use Your Remote

If you know your garage door is broken, it’s not a good idea to keep trying to operate it with your remote. Running the motor and trying to open or close the door can cause more damage and be more challenging to repair.

Don’t Try to Repair Your Own Garage Door

Even if you’re pretty handy around the house, garage door repairs are best left to the professionals. If you’re dealing with a garage door that won’t open or close, is making odd sounds, or seems to be acting weirdly, you’ll want to call a garage door company for repairs.

Taking the DIY approach with a broken garage door can be very dangerous. The door is extremely heavy and can shut unexpectedly and with more force than people realize.

Even a garage door’s spring can become a dangerous (or even deadly) projectile if it’s not handled properly. Not to mention, garage door repairs require specialized tools that you probably don’t have lying around the garage.

Secure a Faulty Garage Door

A garage door that’s acting strangely can indicate a potential problem. It’s a good idea to close the door and leave it shut until you can have it serviced by a professional. Garage doors weigh hundreds of pounds, and they can cause severe damage to property or hurt someone if it happens to fall.

One way to prevent those kinds of accidents is to install a safety cable that will hold the door even if the spring breaks. This is a simple and inexpensive way to keep your family safe, and any overhead door technician can install it.

Call a Trusted Professional for Repairs and Maintenance for Your Garage Door

Ideally, you’ll prevent problems with your garage door before they occur. Maintaining and inspecting the different parts regularly will help keep you from getting stuck inside or outside your garage.

Still, problems can happen with any kind of device or equipment, so you’ll want to call a garage door professional, like Overhead Door Company of Yakima™ to check it out as soon as you notice something is wrong. That way, you’ll know the problem is fixed, and you won’t have to worry about it happening again anytime soon.

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