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5 Reasons Your Garage Door Won’t Close and How to Fix Them
It’s frustrating when your garage door won’t close, especially if you’re in a hurry. You press the remote and the door drops a few feet, then suddenly reverses. That’s often a safety feature at work. The most common cause is a garage door sensor problem, though other issues are possible. This guide from Up & Down Garage Doors outlines five common reasons a door won’t shut and the quick fixes you can try first. We’ll start with simple checks and show you when it’s time to stop and call a professional.
Published Date: Nov 4, 2025
Why Your Garage Door Is So Loud: 5 Common Causes and Fixes
Do you hear your garage door groan, grind, or screech every time it moves? A noisy garage door is your system’s warning light — usually caused by friction, misalignment, or worn parts. In this guide, Up & Down Garage Doors explains five common causes and fixes: dry rollers and hinges, springs that cry out, loose hardware or crooked tracks, opener and rail noise, and worn seals or bent panels.
Published Date: Nov 3, 2025
Repair vs. Replace: When a Damaged Garage Door Can Be Fixed
After a fast-moving hailstorm dents an aluminum sectional door, the weather seal may still look tight, the opener may run, and the rollers may stay in the tracks. The first question most homeowners ask is, “Can a damaged garage door be repaired?” Often, yes. If the tracks are straight, the hinges are intact, and the torsion shaft isn’t bent, a single cracked garage door panel or a deep dent can be repaired or swapped without buying a whole new door. In this guide, Up & Down Garage Doors shows you how to assess common problems and helps you decide whether to repair or replace garage door components.
Published Date: Nov 3, 2025
How to Check and Test Your Garage Door Sensors
Dealing with a garage door not closing can be frustrating — and there are several possible causes to consider. One of the first things worth checking is your garage door safety sensors. These small devices are easy to overlook but play a major role in the system’s safe operation. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to check garage door sensors, test them, fix common problems, and know when it’s time to bring in a pro. Homeowners, property managers, and contractors alike can save time and money by following these steps. And if things still don’t work? Up & Down Garage Doors has your back with expert service.
Published Date: Oct 31, 2025
Why Does the Garage Door Open by Itself: Top Reasons and How to Fix Them
It’s an unsettling experience: you come home to find your garage door wide open when you know you left it closed. A garage door opens on its own for various reasons, and it’s not just strange — it’s a security concern. This issue is often caused by simple electrical or signal mix-ups. The team at Up & Down Garage Doors has seen it all, and in this guide, we’ll help you understand why a garage door opens by itself and how to fix it before it becomes a serious garage security concern.
Published Date: Oct 31, 2025
How to Install a Garage Door Lock for Better Security
Looking to improve your garage door security without spending a fortune? Whether you’re a homeowner or a property manager, learning how to install a garage door lock can help protect your space from break-ins. This quick guide covers the most common lock types, like the garage door T-handle lock and slide lock, and breaks down the installation process in plain, simple steps. And if you’re not sure where to start or just want to double-check your work, Up & Down Garage Doors is here to help.
Published Date: Oct 30, 2025
How to Lubricate Your Garage Door Rollers: A 5-Step Guide
If you’re tired of that noisy garage door screeching open every morning, it might be time to show your rollers some love. Knowing how to lubricate garage door rollers the right way can save you from costly repairs, reduce wear and tear, and help your door glide smoothly. Whether you’re a homeowner or manage commercial properties, this quick guide covers how and when to lube garage door rollers, what to use, and when it might be time to call the pros at Up & Down Garage Doors.
Published Date: Oct 30, 2025
How To Seal Garage Door Gaps: Improve Your Insulation
Noticing a draft or a bit of daylight around your closed garage door? Those small spaces can let in cold air, rain, and unwanted pests. Learning how to seal garage door gaps is a simple way to improve comfort, protect your belongings, and lower energy costs. Whether you’re a homeowner or managing commercial property maintenance, this guide breaks down the best methods to seal gaps at the top, sides, and bottom of the door. With support from trusted professionals like Up & Down Garage Doors, you can seal your garage properly and extend the life of your door system.
Published Date: Oct 29, 2025
How to Reset Garage Door Sensors: Safe DIY Methods
Boxes everywhere, bikes leaned against the wall — you’re mid-garage cleanout when you hit Close. The door starts down, pops back up, and the opener’s status light starts flashing. That’s classic photo-eye behavior: the two little sensors near the floor (one sender, one receiver) lost alignment. Before you touch brackets or start guessing, try a quick garage door sensor reset — a safe power cycle that often clears a momentary glitch on the opener’s logic board. In this guide, Up & Down Garage Doors explains how to reset garage door sensors the right way, what each LED pattern means, and when a simple reboot turns into an alignment or wiring fix.
Published Date: Oct 29, 2025