How to Fix Garage Door Roller Off Track

So, you’ve gone to operate your garage door and noticed that it’s jammed and failing to respond. Of course, being unable to access your garage can be a real inconvenience; especially when you’ve got a busy schedule ahead of you. Or, when you’re arriving back home in undesirable weather conditions. The first step to getting your garage door fixed is to identify the source of the problem. While a jammed or unresponsive garage door can result from a variety of different problems, it might be that your garage door rollers are simply off track. 

What Causes The Problem?

Garage door rollers are responsible for allowing your door to open and close smoothly. It’s important for all components to be aligned if you want your garage door to function properly, and generally they are. The following problems have the ability to throw your rollers off-track and impact your garage door functioning: 

• Damaged tracks – can be caused by impacts with your vehicle or some other object
• Looseness – caused by the repetitive vibrations of your garage door functioning, which can cause some bolts in the tracks to become loose
• Dirt and lack of lubrication – caused by built-up grime and debris, or failing to lubricate your garage door adequately. 

How Is It Fixed?

The culprit behind off-track garage door rollers will generally determine what you need to focus on. For instance, if loose bolts in the tracks is what’s causing your rollers to come off track, you’ll be wanting to tighten those. Alternatively, if the issue comes down to damaged tracks due to wear, tear and multiple collisions, you may need to consider getting them replaced. Garage door rollers or track replacements should always be carried out by a professional; not only if you want to save yourself time and effort, but also guarantee a higher quality job is carried out. 

Depending on the extent of the damage, you may be able to hammer your garage door tracks back into place using a rubber or wooden mallet. You could also use a pair of pliers for the task. After fixing your tracks back into place or tightening the bolts, always make sure to do a quick clean out of the tracks and apply lubricant to the metal hardware. For more tips on how to clean and maintain your garage door properly, you can check out this article. 

Call Professional Garage Door Services for Garage Door Roller Replacement

Garage door rollers off track? Don’t let garage door issues push back your daily schedule. With 24/7 emergency garage door repairs from Professional Garage Door Services, you’re covered no matter when your garage door decides to go bust. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, we know how to resolve garage door issues quickly, efficiently and to the highest standards. We are Perth’s trusted specialists when it comes to garage doors of all makes and styles.

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