What Happens When Your Garage Door Opener Stops Working?

Garage door openers are an essential component of garage doors. Openers not only allow for easy access, but they also work to detect any obstruction to avoid striking any object in the way of the garage door. When your garage door opener stops working, it can be extremely inconvenient. It could inhibit your ability to leave the house, office building, or business. It could also keep you trapped outside if your garage door is your main entryway into your home or building. Either way, you’re stuck in a rut needing emergency garage door opener services. This is the time to call Garage Doors of Indianapolis for emergency garage door services.

Why Your Garage Door Opener Stopped Working

There could be several reasons why your garage door opener isn’t working. One common and obvious reason could be that your transmitter’s batteries are dead. If the transmitter is dead, it can’t signal to open your garage door. However, sometimes the problem is bigger than some batteries and can’t be quickly fixed by yourself. Sometimes the opener  can have other issues causing your door to not open or close with the transmitter, even when you’re in range.

Sometimes the garage door does not close even though you’re pressing the door opener and telling it to close. There are two photo eyes on each side of your garage entrance which are in place to detect any obstructions in the garage door’s path. The eyes can sometimes become misaligned or dirty, which inhibits them from being able to do their job of sending the signal to your opener.

Types of Garage Door Opener Models

Garage door openers come in many different types, just as garage doors do. Chain-driven openers are one of the more economical options, with a chain connecting the motor and the trolley. Belt-driven openers have a rubber belt instead of a chain, making them a much quieter option for an opener as you eliminate the clunkiness of chains.

Screw-driven garage door opener models are some of the easiest to maintain. The trolley moves along a threaded steel road and rotates using a motor. Garage door openers have different features, some controlled by remote, while others are connected to a smartphone app to make things easier.

Garage Doors of Indianapolis Emergency Services

Whether you’re stuck outside, and your garage won’t open, or you’re trying to close your garage, it won’t budge. No matter the problem, Garage Doors of Indianapolis can offer emergency services. Our team of professionals can assess the problem and provide the necessary repairs, including fixing or replacing garage door openers that are malfunctioning or broken, replacing broken garage door springs, repairing damaged panels, and addressing any other problems that may arise.

Garage Door Maintenance

To avoid needing garage door emergency services, it’s important to maintain your garage door. Garage Doors of Indianapolis is happy to help with any garage door emergency needs, but maintaining your garage door is essential to keep it up and running. Our team provides maintenance services, but there are some things you can do yourself. Some things you can do to maintain the operation of your garage door include:

  • Check that rollers and tracks are clean and running smoothly.
  • Keep hardware tight and secure bolts and screws to ensure your door stays attached and on track.
  • Inspecting pulleys and cables, ensuring they aren’t frayed or damaged.
  • Check the door’s balance to ensure it’s opening and closing smoothly.
  • Handle any water damage, warping, and rust that appears on the garage door to maintain the door’s structural integrity.

In case of any issues with your garage door opening or closing, Garage Doors of Indianapolis can provide repairs or replacements to ensure your garage door’s safe and efficient operation.

Garage Doors of Indianapolis has the largest variety of top-branded garage doors in stock in Central Indiana.

Emergency or routine, residential or commercial, we are fast, dependable, and experienced. We have a good reputation based on strong customer service and true customer care – with the endorsements and testimonials to prove it.

We will check all electrical aspects, alignment, speed of operation, the opener motor, lubrication, springs, chain or belt drives and tension. We will listen for noises, action and speed.

Many  “Do-It-Yourself” home garage door repairs lead to additional problems. We will do your repair – and do it right the first time.

We have repaired residential and commercial garage doors with every kind of action and electrical or digital circuitry.

Our technicians stay current with technology, including smartphone technology for remote operation.

We’re more than garage door opener repair experts; we also train you on your system and make sure you know how to avoid problems in the future.

Routine or Emergency Garage Door Opener Repairs

After we arrive and make our assessment, we will tell you exactly what the problem is before we begin work, the cost of any replacement parts needs and how long we estimate the garage door opener repair will take.

Whether a residential emergency repair or routine repair we always want you to know you’re in capable hands.

Garage Doors Of Indianapolis is your one-stop shop for all of your window and garage door needs. We offer product sales, parts, installation and service. As a locally owned and operated business, providing services to Indiana residents and business owners for more than 30 years, we’re there for you anytime your garage door and opener start giving you any trouble.

 

Routine or Emergency Garage Door Opener Repairs

In most cases of a broken or malfunctioning home or commercial garage door, we can make same day repairs.

After we arrive and make our assessment, we will tell you exactly what the problem is before we begin work, the cost of any replacement parts needs and how long we estimate the garage door opener repair will take.

Whether a residential emergency repair or routine repair we always want you to know you’re in capable hands.

Need a garage door opener repair for your home? Emergency or routine, contact us today for a service or a free consultation.