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Garage Door Troubleshooting
 Garage door makes strange sounds
 When the rollers that move to open and close the garage are worn out these
awkward sounds take place. Professionals suggest spraying a type of lubrication on
the tracks to keep the tracks from squeaking while others believe this is a sign that
the tracks should be replaced. If the garage door makes a clapping sound that could
be a sign that the garage door chain could be loose. In order to fix this issue one of
the best things that can be done is to tighten all parts where the sounds are coming
from. Tighten all the nuts and bolts on the garage door and spray lubricant on the
rollers and the chain.
 Pay attention to the signs
 The condition of the garage door should be apparent by the way it is used and
maintained. Most people merely use their garage to go in and out, therefore looking
for the signs should be relatively easy. Pay attention to the sounds your garage door
makes when opening and closing it. Check the springs for any kind of rust or wear
and tear that might lead to the spring breaking. In the winter, the cold weather -
especially in places like Canada - may cause the doors to not open properly. Be
sure to adjust the garage sensors in this situation. And finally just use common
sense and pay attention to anything that doesn’t seem to be working right. If you can
fix it yourself without damaging the garage door or the wall system, that’s great, but
if not be sure to get the help of a professional.