Your garage door can show subtle signs that it is about to break, and it's useful to pay attention to these signs. You can end up with a door that malfunctions completely, making it difficult to get in and out of your garage. If your garage door is abnormally slow while opening, doesn't stay in the open position, or makes loud noises when moving, it's time to investigate further. Issues with your garage door springs, opener, tracks, or wheels can all cause problems that need to be repaired. If you notice changes to how your door opens and closes, a garage door repair technician should be called to come to figure out what is wrong.

Issues With Your Garage Door Springs 

It is important to your safety that you do not touch garage door springs on your own. These are tightly coiled springs that can snap if you adjust them too tightly. Problems with your garage door springs manifest when you notice that the garage door won't stay open, or the opener is straining with the heavy weight of your door. Although your problem could be the opener itself, loose tension springs won't hold the weight of the door as it opens. If you notice a slow-moving door, it's time to have your springs adjusted.

Your Door Changes Direction

If you notice that your garage door changes direction midstream, this might be a quick fix. Check your garage door tracks to see if there is anything in the way. Sometimes a bracket will come off that holds your track in place, causing an imbalance in the two tracks. If the door changes direction when it is almost closed, something could be in the way of one of your photo eyes. If you can't figure out why the door keeps changing direction, it's time for a repair.

The Opener Is Straining

Your garage door opener will start to strain if it is failing, or if the springs are not holding the weight of the door. The problem might be a combination of the two issues, and you may need to have your springs adjusted and a new opener installed. Don't keep running a garage door opener that is struggling, as you can burn out the opener before it needed to be replaced.

To find out more, contact garage door repair services near you. They can give you more tips on your garage door.