common causes of an off track garage door stems from years of natural wear and tear. With extended use garage door cables can break. In most cases, only one side of garage door cabling will break during operation. Without proper weight maintenance from the garage door cables, the weight can cause an off track garage door.
Obstructions within a garage door path can also be the cause of an off track garage door. In most newer garage door opener systems a pair of sensors create an invisible barrier to detect obstructions and protect the garage door from damage; however, some older models of garage door opener systems do not include these sensors. Garage door openers that don’t include sensors are prone to a variety of items such as trashcans, ladders, bicycles, cars and people or animals to block the path of a garage door and hinder normal operation. If the garage door makes contact with one of these obstructions, it can easily be knocked off of its tracking.
If the garage door is struck by a car or another large object it is also prone to coming off track. A powerful force from the front, or backside, of a garage door can be a huge factor in the creation of an off track garage door. When a large objects strike a garage door many problems can arise, such as denting. In most cases, however, an off track garage door is most often the primary outcome.
Safe Garage Door suggests that all off track garage door systems be inspected and repaired by a trained specialist. Garage door panels are heavy items and can cause serious injury. When a garage door comes off the tracking, the cables and springs are under an intense amount of tension and the increased pressure can cause severe injury if not properly fixed. Safe door has a team of professional technicians trained to handle these situations and the tools and experience fix an off track garage door quickly and efficiently.