It's really easy to forget that garage doors have mechanical components and require maintenance and occasional repairs. According to The Spruce, you should adjust and maintain your garage doors twice a year. Unfortunately, many people ignore maintenance until something goes wrong. Let's take a closer look at just five common signs that indicate you need professional garage door repairs.

1. Bent Garage Door Panels

The most obvious sign that you need garage door repairs done is when one or more door panels are bent and misshapen. It's really easy to only partly open a garage door and drive a vehicle into it while backing out of the garage. The door also might suffer damage in many other ways that bend one or more panels that trigger the need for repairs.

2. Uneven Movement While Opening and Closing

Your garage door should open smoothly and with both sides rising and lowering at an even pace. When one side is moving more slowly than the other, something is wrong. It might have a seized roller or some other problem that is causing it to rise and lower at an uneven pace. An experienced technician can diagnose the problem and likely repair it quickly.

3. Motor Makes Unusual Noises

A powered garage door has a motor that eventually will wear out after many years of use. When the motor is making unusual sounds or delivering power at an uneven pace, you might need an expert in garage door repairs to fix the motor or replace it with a new one. After this, your door should resume its usual quiet and reliable movement.

4. Tracks Are in Disrepair

Another common cause of garage door repairs happens when the tracks suffer damage or excessive corrosion. A damaged track will make it very difficult for the door to open and might stop it from opening altogether. Replacing one or both tracks and any rollers that might be in disrepair should allow normal operation again.

5. Door Has Loose or Damaged Seals

When your garage door is closed, it should have seals at the top and bottom that create an effective seal to repel weather and pests. Those seals can suffer from dry rot and other damage that make them ineffective. Replacing them will fix your door and cut down on any cold drafts or pest access to your garage.

You can schedule an inspection and obtain repairs as needed to keep your garage secure and its doors in perfect working order. Contact Garage Doors of the Triad LLC today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to working with you!