Garage Door Repair in Romeo, MI
Most garage door failures don't come out of nowhere. A door that's slowly falling out of balance, safety sensors that have been knocked out of alignment, or a reversing feature that no longer works can go unnoticed until something goes wrong. Proper Garage Doors repairs garage doors and openers in the Village of Romeo and the surrounding area, and we can help you keep an eye on yours between visits.
Call 586-366-7776 to schedule a repair or a tune-up.
Simple checks you can do safely
Your opener's manual describes the safety tests the manufacturer recommends, and it's the best guide for your equipment. Common ones include:
- Watch and listen. Run the door through a full cycle and note any jerking, scraping, new noises, or a door that sits unevenly when closed.
- Check the safety sensors. While the door is closing, pass an object through the sensor beam near the floor. Never use part of your body, and keep clear of the door. The door should reverse.
- Test the reversing feature. Your manual describes how to check that the door reverses when it meets an obstruction. Follow those instructions exactly.
If the door fails any of these checks, stop using the opener to close it and schedule service.
Leave springs and cables alone
Springs, cables, and bottom brackets hold a lot of tension. Look at them, but don't adjust, loosen, or tighten them. If you see a gap in a spring, fraying on a cable, or a loose bracket, keep the door closed if you can and call us.
Tune-ups and repairs
Proper recommends a professional tune-up about once a year, sooner if the door develops symptoms or gets heavy use. When repairs are needed, our garage door repair service covers springs, cables, rollers, hinges, tracks, sensors, and sections, and our opener service covers the motor and controls.
Spotting spring trouble early in Romeo
From the floor, you can look for a few warning signs without touching anything. On a torsion spring above the door, look for a gap in the coils. On extension springs along the tracks, look for stretched sections or uneven gaps between coils. Rust and a door that sits unevenly are also worth mentioning. Catching these early lets you schedule garage door spring repair before the door stops working.
What should I do if the door doesn't reverse during the test?
Stop using the opener to close the door and schedule service. A door that doesn't reverse properly is a safety hazard, especially with children or pets around.
Can bumped sensors just be realigned?
Sometimes a bumped sensor only needs realigning. If the sensors are damaged or wired incorrectly, or the door still doesn't reverse, a technician should check them.
Schedule service in Romeo
Request service or call 586-366-7776.
We also serve Washington Township, Armada, and Ray Township. See every community on our Macomb County page.