Besides opening and closing it, you probably don’t think about your garage door too often. Fortunately, this feature has ways of calling your attention when something is wrong, including the sounds it makes. It’s normal for the doors to make some noise even when they’re working correctly. However, you need to know which squeaks point to issues so you can call a professional garage door service for repairs.

Which Are Some Problematic Sounds a Garage Door Can Make?

1. Grinding or Squeaking

The rollers need proper lubrication to move the door panels smoothly. These parts produce grinding or squeaking noises if there’s little to no grease left. Adding a lithium- or silicone-based product to the rollers and tracks should resolve the problem. However, the grinding could also be due to worn, cracked hinges or bent rollers. If these components appear damaged, contact a professional garage door repair service for replacement.

2. Popping, Banging, or Scraping

Your garage door's torsion springs gradually wear down and tighten with time and may start to pop when they're forced to move. The panels might also open or close unevenly or scrape and bang against the frame as they struggle to lift and lower. 

Sometimes, all the springs need is some lubricant. However, if the problem persists or the coils appear rusty, cracked, or chipped, they have likely reached the end of their life span. Have these parts professionally replaced to prevent the door from suddenly falling on a person or object.

3. Rattling, Vibrating, or Slapping

A working garage door needs numerous screws, nuts, bolts, chain drives, and other small pieces to function properly. As these parts wear down over time, they loosen and rattle, vibrate, or slap against the feature when it opens or closes. In most cases, you can safely tighten them or add some grease to the chain drive yourself. However, you should let a professional address any pieces attached to the springs; these coils are wound tight and can be dangerous and snap if they're handled incorrectly by someone without training.

When your garage door starts making these sounds, turn to C & C Garage Door and Services LLC in Middletown, OH. In the last 20 years, these professionals have established a reputation for knowledgeable and reliable garage door installation, repair, and maintenance for over 20 years. Their team will quickly and efficiently diagnose and fix whatever problem your door is experiencing, and they take pride in their affordable prices. Call (513) 423-6205 to speak to a friendly staff member, or message them online to start a service request.