Is your garage door starting to groan, creak, and strain whenever you open or close it? You might be tempted to dismiss the noise — it’s old. — but a noisy garage door is often a symptom of a larger problem. At Toronto Garage Door Guys, we understand firsthand how even small sounds can point toward significant issues in months to come.
In this blog, we’ll tell you why it pays to turn down a deaf ear to a noisy garage door — in terms of safety and repair bills — and what to do about it.
Noise Often Means Wear and Tear: The mechanics behind it are not magical; without further ado, garage doors are massive contraptions filled with moving parts—springs, cables, rollers, hinges, and tracks. Over time, this stuff gets worn, and it’s not exactly meek when it starts to fail. Sure, that grinding or glaring halt-inducing noise would be no other than:
- Dry or rusted rollers
- Loose hardware
- Worn-out springs
- Misaligned tracks
- A garage door opener that is begging for relief
The fix: Regular lubrication and tune-ups can prevent corrosion from building up, but if you ignore these early warning signs, your system may stop working altogether.
Minor Issues Grow Larger (and More Costly): Today’s little squeak could be tomorrow’s broken torsion spring. What may only take a few dollars and a short visit from the repairer can turn into hundreds in emergency repairs or even a new garage door if garage door opener maintenance is neglected.
Let’s be real: Putting off repairs usually causes damage — and expense — to multiply.
Safety Risks Increase: A tensioned garage door can break or come crashing down. After all, broken springs or frayed cables can break suddenly, sending your car or your family into danger. That “aggravating” noise might be your door working unsafely.
Toronto Garage Door Guys: Your safety is our business. We check everything to ensure it’s safe and secure.
It’s Bad for Your Garage Door Opener: When your garage door doesn’t open or close properly because of mechanical issues, your garage door opener exerts extra force to compensate. Eventually, this extra stress can wear out the motor or strip the gears.
Result: You pay to service and repair the door and opener, doubling the price.
It Decreases Your Home’s Value and Curb Appeal: A clanky, shuddery garage door is not only inconvenient to use, but it also suggests to visitors or prospective buyers that this home is not well cared for. It can be a dealbreaker for Toronto homeowners, who compete against some of the best curb appeal in the world.
Better impression: A silent garage door that operates seamlessly signifies a well-cared-for home and increases curb appeal.
What You Should Do Instead: Do not let your garage door break down completely. If you hear unusual noises:
- Check for visible wear and tear
- If you prefer: Grease hinges, springs and wheels
- Tighten loose bolts
- If the rattling persists, pick up the phone to call the professionals
At Toronto Garage Door Guys, we provide quick diagnosis and same-day service across the GTA. Whether replacing a spring, upgrading tracks or adjusting your opener, we’ll have your garage door running smoothly and silently.
