At Patrick's Garage Doors LLC in Summit, NJ, we know your garage door is like the unsung hero of your home. It's always there for you, whether it’s raining cats and dogs or scorching hot outside. But when cables fray or tracks bend, it can turn into a real drama queen.
Your garage door relies on its cables and tracks to glide up and down smoothly. Think of them as the spine that supports all those heavy panels. When one part goes awry, it throws everything off balance. A cable snap could mean your car gets an unexpected staycation inside the garage. Bent tracks? They’re often why your door starts doing that annoying stutter-step dance every time you try to open it.
So how do you know if something’s amiss? Listen closely - if your garage door starts sounding like a grumpy old man getting out of bed in the morning (think creaks and groans), then it might be time for us to take a look. Visual clues matter too; frayed cables are hard to miss once you actually look at them, while any misalignment in the tracks will be obvious if you see the door leaning sideways like it had one too many.
We get it; YouTube makes everything seem possible after watching enough tutorials—garage repairs included. But here’s where we throw some cold water: tinkering with high-tension springs without proper training can end up being more action-packed than intended—in not such a good way. A wrong move here doesn't just risk damaging further parts, it could literally launch itself into disaster territory. However, it's wiser to entrust these tasks to skilled professionals who have honed their expertise over countless years.