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AUTOMATIC DOORS REPAIR : HOW A MISALIGNMENT ISSUE CAN AFFECT YOUR DOOR !

While so many problems can affect the performance of your garage door , it may refuse to work when the door track is out of alignment . Your garage door runs on a metal track and any misalignment here would make keep the door from moving freely . You should be looking for any gaps between the rollers and rail , which usually indicates a problem . Similarly , bends in the rails indicate that you have a serious problem on your hands . If you do not fix these issues quickly , the problem could go out of hand because the weight of the door will make it worse .
Even when the track is not properly aligned , you may still be able to move the door . If the door makes a rubbing noise when it reaches a certain spot , it usually indicates that it needs to be realigned . You can try to realign it by removing the screws that are attached to the frame . Once you have removed the screws , you should take a rubber mallet and tap the track gently to help it go back into the proper position . Then , you should use a level to confirm whether the track is properly aligned or not . Be sure to put the screws back properly and securely or else the track will again move out of the place .
In some cases , an alignment issue can become so serious that your garage door refuses to move at all . If this happens , it is better to stay away from using your own skills . You need special equipment to deal with the problem , so you will be much better off letting a professional do it for you .