If your garage doors are rattling, squeaking, grinding, or making a strange noise, it may be time to contact us for garage door repair. A noisy garage door might seem like just an annoyance, but it can also be a signal that you have a more significant problem on your hands. Letting a garage door go that is broken or not functioning properly can be a safety hazard, and it can lead to more problems with the door later on. Therefore, if a noisy garage door is causing concern – and a headache – you’ll want to do some troubleshooting to figure out the problem. 

What Causes a Noisy Garage Door? 

If your garage door is making excessive amounts of noise, the problem may come from various components. Garage doors in Visalia have several components that can break or wear out over time, including the hinges and springs. Other hardware on the garage door may come loose and cause excessive noise. If the garage door has not been sufficiently lubricated recently, you may need to lubricate the components to restore the garage door’s proper function. 

Troubleshooting Garage Door Noises 

Do you hear a squeaking sound when you open the garage door? Maybe you hear more of a grinding or a squealing noise. No matter what the noise is, you’ll want to know what kind of sound you are hearing so that you can accurately describe the problem to a technician. 

• Squeaking 
• Grinding
• Rattling

A squeaking sound coming from the garage may just be an indication that the garage door has not been sufficiently or recently lubricated. You can do an easy test to determine if lubrication is the problem by applying more lubrication. Cover the rollers and tracks with grease, and also apply lubricant to the weather stripping at the bottom of the door, along with the area between the panels and the garage door’s frame. 

A grinding sound can be caused by poor lubrication or worn-out rollers. As with squeaking sounds, a grinding noise coming from your garage door can be as simple as not having enough lubrication on your garage door. To start, apply a layer of lubrication to the door and its components. If that does not stop the noise, there may be a problem with the rollers instead. You will have to have them inspected and possibly replaced by a professional if that is the case. If your garage door operates with metal rollers, try switching them out with nylon rollers instead. Nylon rollers are quiet and do not need to be lubricated very often. 

Your garage door can also make a screeching sound if there is a problem. If the hinges are worn out, they should be replaced as soon as possible so that they do not present a safety hazard. The hinges may also be fixable by applying lubricant, which is the simplest step you can take to correct the problem. As an alternative to lubrication, silicone-based grease may also work. 

Rattling noises coming from your garage door may come from the screws, bolts, nuts, and vibrations of the garage door. You may be able to repair your garage door using a wrench and socket, which allows you to tighten all of the hardware and small components on the garage door. Be sure to avoid touching the springs, however, as they can cause significant problems with improper handling. 

Contact Us for An Inspection 

 If the garage door is causing strange and irritating noises, you should contact us for garage door repair. We can examine the garage door and determine where the problem is coming from, including the door’s rollers or other components, such as the garage door opener. A qualified technician will arrive as scheduled to look at your garage door and determine the source of the problem. Once diagnostics are complete, the technician will make repairs on the spot if possible. You may need to have a component ordered and installed later on depending on the source of the problem. A technician may also discover more problems with your garage door after completing a full physical inspection. If additional problems are detected, the technician will schedule additional appointments and repairs as necessary.