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Emergency Repairs for Up and Over Garage Doors: What to Do
You're trying to leave and that stubborn door simply won't budge open, no matter how many times you click that remote. First things first, don't try muscling it! Up-and-over doors have crazy powerful springs that could seriously hurt you if they get loose the wrong way.
There are a few likely reasons why an up-and-over door gets stuck closed:
- Dead batteries in the remote clicker
- A broken spring or cable
- Something is blocking the track
- The opening motor crapped out
The smart move is calling the GDR up and over garage door repair pros. We'll come out fast and figure out what's wrong so we can safely get that door open without breaking it more.
The door is Stuck Partially Open
It stinks just as much when your up-and-over door gets stuck partway open, leaving your garage and home wide open for anyone to wander in. No good!
As tempting as it is to just slam it closed, don't risk it. Those big up-and-over doors have major moving parts that could break or get knocked out of whack if you force them.
Some common reasons doors get stuck open include:
- A cable or spring broke
- There's a blockage in the track
- The opener motor died
Again, your best bet is to shut the door manually and call us at GDR ASAP. We'll rush over and unjam that door while checking for any damage at the same time.
Door Cables Are Fraying or Snapped
Those cables are super important because they are what allow an up-and-over door to smoothly glide up and down. But over time, they can get all wispy and frayed from use and eventually snap.
If you notice any cables looking worn out or damaged, don't ignore them! Using the door with crappy cables puts a ton of strain on the whole opening system. Next thing you know, the door gets stuck open or closed.
Our advice? Play it safe and book a service call with GDR right away. We'll swap out sad-looking cables before they fully snap and cause an emergency.
The Door is Visibly Damaged
From accidents with cars to crazy winds, sometimes an up-and-over garage door gets banged up and looks all jacked up with stuff like:
- Bent or dented panels
- Cracked or broken windows
- Rails that got knocked out of line
While it might seem like you can just keep using a messed up door, that's asking for more (and pricier) headaches later.
Don't chance it! Call up and over garage door repair professionals at GDR so we can take a good look at the damage and fix it.
