{"id":2277,"date":"2019-11-25T16:23:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T22:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theupandupdoors.com\/?p=2277"},"modified":"2020-01-09T22:01:39","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T04:01:39","slug":"do-it-yourself-garage-door-repair-or-hire-a-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theupandupdoors.com\/do-it-yourself-garage-door-repair-or-hire-a-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"Do-It-Yourself Garage Door Repair, or Hire a Professional?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:34;line-height:1.40;\"><strong>Do-It-Yourself Garage Door Repair, or Hire a Professional?<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"border-color:#fed03d;border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>When handling basic home repairs, homeowners have a few options: DIY or hire a seasoned professional. The internet is a wealth of videos and tutorials that can teach you how to tackle nearly any project, (not to mention HGTV shows and the DIY channel) and can make home improvement much easier for the average Joe.<\/p>\n<p>Basic handyman jobs like changing out light bulbs, tightening loose screws, and fixing a running toilet are things that are generally easy to take care of. So when your garage door gets stuck on its track or begins to squeak on a regular basis, how do you determine if you should try and fix the issue yourself or call a professional? The answer isn\u2019t always clear, because it could be a simple fix like tightening a bolt, lubricating a hinge or even changing the remote battery out when the door is no longer performing. At The Up &amp; Up Garage Doors, we believe that the safety of our customers is most important.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we will discuss some common garage door issues and a little more background on spotting an easy fix versus knowing when to call a pro:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: #fed03d;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;margin-bottom: 15px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:48%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;color:#000000;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.31;\">Up &amp; Up Garage Doors<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" alt=\"24-7-emergency 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class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;line-height:1.45;\"><strong>Garage Door Remote and Wall Control Issues<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>If you\u2019re having issues trying to open or close your garage door via the remote, make sure that the remote\u2019s battery doesn\u2019t need to be replaced first. If you\u2019ve also tried the button on the wall control with no luck, there\u2019s a good chance it\u2019s an issue with the power source. There are a few ways to test this out. First, make sure the motor unit is completely plugged into the wall outlet. If this isn\u2019t an issue, it\u2019s also a good time to make sure that there isn\u2019t a blown fuse. Check your circuit breaker if you sense a power source issue within the garage.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve tried all of the above and there\u2019s still no movement, the problem could possibly lie within the motor of the garage door and will most likely need to be handled by a professional.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;line-height:1.45;\"><strong>Loud Noises or Creaking<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>If your garage door has movement but sounds louder than usual or squeaky, you may want to check the door from the inside to see if the noise could be coming from a roller that needs to be replaced, a hinge that needs to be lubricated, or something more serious like an off-balance door. Lubricating the hardware is also a simple way to test any potential moving parts issues and it\u2019s always good to check this to see if it does the trick. Rusted out hardware usually calls for a more advanced repair or parts replacement, so it\u2019s best to call someone in this case, rather than risk your safety.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;line-height:1.45;\"><strong>Motion Garage Door Sensor Issues<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Modern garage doors are equipped with motion detection sensors that are meant to help protect you, your family, and your furry friends so that no one gets injured when the garage door is moving up or down. If there is a sensor issue, the door may get stuck and not be able to go up or down. This is a very serious safety issue, especially if you have small children or pets. This should be taken care of as soon as possible by a trained professional.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;line-height:1.45;\"><strong>Additional Movement Issues<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>If your garage door\u2019s movement seems strained or jerky when rising or moving downward, there could be a potential cable or spring issue, which can also be very serious. Torsion springs can be especially dangerous if they fail, as they don\u2019t extend as far as tension springs and can snap and cause the entire garage door to drop very quickly. If anyone happens to be near or underneath the door when this occurs, it could lead to serious injury or even death due to the extreme weight of the door.<\/p>\n<p>When your garage door fails, the fix can sometimes be simple, but more often than not, it\u2019ll fall under something more complex. If you\u2019re unsure and don\u2019t want to risk it, it\u2019s always best to call a professional that is well-versed in garage door repairs and maintenance to ensure the safety and peace of mind for you and your family. We think that Tim \u2018The Toolman\u2019 Taylor would agree.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;line-height:1.45;\"><strong>About The Up &amp; Up Garage Doors<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/theupandupdoors.com\/services\/\">The Up &amp; Up Garage Doors<\/a> is a family-owned company in Austin, Texas. We are fully-committed to providing the best customer care possible, offering more than a decade of experience in garage door repair and installation. 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