A malfunctioning garage door can be caused by any number of issues, ranging from simple repairs to serious mechanical issues.                                     Common causes of a garage door not opening include broken springs, worn out rollers, misaligned tracks, defective safety sensors, and stuck openers.

Broken springs are one of the most common causes of a garage door failing to open. When a spring snaps or wears down over time it fails to provide enough tension for the opener to lift the weight of the door. This can be problematic if you have an older model as replacement parts may be difficult to locate or too expensive to replace.

Worn-out rollers is another issue that can cause your garage door not working properly. If your rollers are worn down, they will lack traction and can cause your opener to struggle while trying to lift the weight of the door. Replacing rollers often requires professional help as it’s important that they’re installed correctly.

Defective safety sensors are devices installed on either side of the bottom part of your garage door which detect any movement and tell your opener when it needs to stop running for safety reasons. If these sensors become faulty then they may fail to detect movement and cause your opener not open at all or operate erratically. If this happens then you’ll need a qualified technician who can replace or repair these sensors quickly and safely.

An old garage door opener can cause the garage door not to open and require the customer to call a technician. One reason a customer may have difficulty opening their garage door is that the motor in the garage door opener has become too worn to work correctly. This wear can come from frequent use or from simply being outdated due to how long it has been since it was last replaced. If a customer notices that their garage door isn’t opening all the way, doesn’t open smoothly, or is slow to open, the problem could be with their motor and they should contact a technician for help. The technician will be able to inspect the motor and determine whether or not it needs replacing. In many cases, an old motor will need to be replaced in order for the garage door system to continue operating properly. A technician can also check any other components of your system such as springs, cables, and tracks that could also be contributing to why your garage door isn’t opening correctly. When dealing with an old garage door opener, customers should not try and solve the issue themselves as this can lead to further damage and cost them more money in repairs than if they had just called a professional right away.