The garage door is a staple of a typical American home. Many Americans use it as the main entryway, so it must operate safely. Like any other home feature, it can create mishaps. Here are signs you need garage door repair soon.

1. Noisy Functions

A noisy garage door is an annoyance for anyone in your home, especially when they're trying to sleep. Your neighbors won't be pleased either. While a garage will make some noise when opening and closing, there are expected limits to the amount of noise it produces. If there are motor issues, it can create a distracting loud door. The problem won't fix itself.

2. Track Alignment Issues

For safety purposes, a garage door must line up on its track. The door won't be able to close securely without a straight track. Some garages will keep going back up when there is a misaligned bottom track. Even if the door goes down as much as possible, it's still a security problem if it has a gap in the opening. Any gap can give thieves access to your home since they could crawl under it. A gap also allows pests to sneak into the house through it.

3. Poor Opening and Closing

A garage door repair professional is a must when the door takes too long to operate. If the door completely stops opening and closing, you won't be able to move your car. It may be stuck inside and prevent you from getting to work. You may have a problem with the springs. According to The Garage Journal, the average life of a garage door torsion spring is about 10 years. The garage door opener may also no longer be connected if it's outdated.

4. Sagging

Beware of a sagging door. This sagging may happen if it falls off the hinge. Someone may have damaged it without your knowledge. That sagging door may cave in on you or your car anytime. It also won't look good and may take away from your curb appeal. Your garage often takes up a good portion of your home's exterior.

The integrity of your garage matters to your safety, noise control, exterior beauty, and home security. If you notice these problems, don’t hesitate to call a professional for garage door repair. Our team at Garage Door Services is available to help you, so contact us to schedule an appointment today.