Garage Door Opener Sounds Stuck

Lodged garage door track.

Garage door opener sounds stuck.

Your jammed garage door can be caused by something as simple as an obstruction in the track. There are a couple of reasons why this might occur so we thought we would explore them below in case you re experiencing this problem. Firstly check that you re using it within the range required for your opener. You may also need to reprogram your keypad or replace the batteries in it.

Replace any broken garage door opener hardware that could allow excessive vibration. If you correct the alignment tighten the hardware. Do not use wd 40. Also verify the antenna on the motor unit is in the proper placement.

Poor lubrication is a very common and easy to fix explanation for why you might find your garage door stuck. Check to see if anything a shovel broom etc fell and is now stuck in the track that is causing it to be lodged. Performing regular preventive maintenance on the garage door opener can also. If the garage door rattles or rumbles as it opens and closes tighten any loose hardware garage door opener hardware that connects the opener to the ceiling and attaches the opener rail above the door.

One of the most common problems we hear involves the garage door opener the automatic garage door opener runs but door doesn t move. If you re too far away this can cause a problem with opening or closing the door. Be sure to use clopay s garage door prolube or sillicone based lubricants. You should properly lubricate your garage door s track the opener chain and the springs every few months as part of regular preventative maintenance.