Automatic doors are common in homes and businesses with car garages. Their remote control openers allow easy and efficient access to secure interior parking, and you may be curious about how this contraption works. You can learn more about your garage door opener and its operation below.

What are the Components of an Automatic Garage Door?

Automatic garage doors are more complicated than manual doors, and there are five main components: motor, springs, track, cable, and switch. The motor powers your automatic door, powering the system so it can open and close. Torsion or extension springs attach the door to the track that allows it to slide open, while the cable connects the garage door to the motor.

The switch is the remote or power switch on your wall that allows you to operate your garage door with a simple button click. These doors can include many features, such as a manual release function to use when your automatic system fails and automatic lights that turn on after sundown. 

What Are Some Garage Door Opener Problems and Solutions?

Installing additional features in your garage can safeguard you against potential issues with your garage door opener. A locking feature can allow you to disable the access code on a stolen or lost remote, rendering it inoperable. 

Rolling code technology changes your garage's code every time you use your remote opener, making it harder for thieves to hack and trespass through this entryway. Motion sensors are also a popular feature, and people install them to keep their doors from accidentally closing on objects (or people). These sensors halt the rolling tracks if they detect an obstacle in the garage door's path.

Have your automatic door installed and programmed by Central Garage Door. This company provides residential, commercial, and industrial services, including installation, maintenance, and repair for homes and businesses throughout Columbia, Fulton, Boonville, and Centralia, MO. They earned Angie's List Super Service Award in 2019, and you can learn more about their work on their website. Call (573) 886-7810 to schedule service with one of their technicians today.