Practical garage door repair advice, real costs, and repair guidance, written by the crew that does the work.
A quick look usually tells you which problem you have. A broken spring shows a gap in the coil above the door, and the door sits level but feels very heavy. An off-track door sits crooked or jammed in the tracks. Here is how to tell the difference and what to do next.
OPENER GUIDEAs a rule of thumb, repair your garage door opener if it is under about ten years old and the problem is a gear, board, or sensor. Replace it if it is older and failing repeatedly. Here is how to read the signs and make the call in Dunwoody.
COST GUIDEMost garage door repairs in Dunwoody run between about $150 and $450, depending on the part that failed. Spring replacement is the most common repair, while a full opener replacement sits at the higher end. Here is what each repair typically costs and what changes the price.
SAFETY GUIDEA garage door torsion spring stores hundreds of pounds of force, and a slip while winding it can cause serious injury. This is one repair no homeowner should attempt. Here is why the force is so dangerous and how to know when to call a professional in Dunwoody.
SPRINGS GUIDEThe clearest signs a garage door spring is failing are a loud bang from the garage, a door that suddenly feels too heavy to lift, and a visible gap in the coil of the spring. If you notice any of these, stop using the door and call a professional. Here are six signs to watch for.
SPRINGS EXPLAINEDTorsion springs mount on a metal tube above the garage door, while extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on either side. Torsion springs last longer and run more smoothly, and most Dunwoody homes have them. Here is how to tell which type you have and why it matters.