My garage door had been acting up for a few weeks. It would open part way and then stop with a loud grinding noise. Other times it would get stuck halfway when closing. I tried lubricating the rails and rollers but that didn’t help. The door was also making strange clanking sounds that I hadn’t heard before. Needless to say, I was getting quite frustrated!
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Checking the Basics
As a first step, I decided to thoroughly inspect all the visible hardware on the door. You’d be surprised how often loose or worn parts are the culprit for mysterious garage door problems. I started by examining the rollers, which didn’t seem to be the issue. Next I took a close look at the hinges and mounting brackets that connect the panels to each other and to the rails.
A Loose Hardware Discovery
That’s when I noticed that one of the hinge mounts was barely attached – only a single screw was still threaded in. The others had clearly come loose over time. No wonder the door was making odd noises and having trouble moving smoothly! I was relieved to have identified a potential cause but still needed to fix it. This is when I remembered hearing good things about Garage Door Repair in Portsmouth. They seemed highly rated and reasonably priced.
An Easy DIY Repair
Rather than calling a professional right away, I decided to try re-tightening the hardware myself as a low-cost solution. I grabbed my drill and some replacement screws in the proper size. Within 15 minutes, I had the loose hinge mount fully secured again with new screws in all the holes. Then I gave the whole track and rolling assembly a final inspection. Sure enough, when I tested the door it ran smoothly with no interfering noises. The mysterious issues were solved!
A Valuable Lesson Learned
This experience was a good reminder to always check the basics before assuming a major problem. Loose or worn hardware is a common suspect for garage door malfunctions. Taking the time to thoroughly inspect all mounting points and fasteners could save a lot of headaches down the road. And for DIY-ers, it’s usually an easy fix that doesn’t require a pro. So next time your garage door is acting up, don’t forget to take a close look at all the nuts and bolts before calling in the repair troops!
Alvin Newman is an expert in all things technology. He enjoys writing blogs about how to use the latest software and hardware on the market, while also providing advice for using existing technology more effectively. His favorite pastimes include reading comic books and playing video games.
