If you use your garage door normally, it's going to open and close a lot. According to Garage Living, that's going to translate to about 1,500 times a year. Most of those times, things are going to go smoothly. That said, there may come a time when it doesn't. Here are some of the most common complaints our clients come to us with indicating that they need expert garage door services to make repairs.

It Won't Open or Close

As you might imagine, a door that won't budge is a clear-cut sign that you need to get a garage door service to look at your garage door. There could be a number of reasons why you can't open or close it, but all of them point to the need for repair work. Don't hesitate to reach out for help, especially if the weather is bad. The sooner that it's fixed, the sooner you can have your vehicle out of the elements.

It's Fallen Off the Tracks

If your door is hanging on its side, then something happened with the tracks. The door itself is heavy, so don't try to get it back on track yourself. Let professionals come do it. They may have to work as a team themselves, but they will know the correct angles and leverage to get the garage door back to the way it was supposed to be. After that, they can see why it fell off to begin with and fix that.

It's Really Loud

There might be a bit of noise when you open and close your garage door, but if it's so loud and clanky that you're afraid you're going to wake up your neighborhood, especially late at night, you need to have it looked at. It could be a matter of lubrication, or it could mean that some things are out of alignment. An expert will get it quiet again.

There are other things to be wary of, like it shaking when you open or close it, or there are dents. It's best to be proactive with these things and have an expert examine the issue. If you're in the Ypsilanti, MI neighborhood, give us a call! We're a family-owned garage door service that proudly services the MI area. It's been around for generations, opening in 1936. Contact Crawford Door today to ask us about our free estimates, competitive pricing, and our 24/7 emergency service.