There are a number of situations where do-it-yourself (DIY) approaches can be effective for minor concerns on your property, but also others in similar realms where you quickly reach a point where professional assistance is required. One great example here is if your garage door opener is having problems – while some of these issues might be quite simple and easily remedied on your own, there are others that should always be handled by garage door professionals for multiple reasons.
At Price’s Guaranteed Doors, we’re proud to assist clients around Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper and nearby areas of Utah with all their garage door opener repair needs, plus with any other garage or exterior door project. For today’s blog, we’ll run through a few types of issues that you may experience with your garage door opener, plus whether simple DIY repairs are possible or you may need to call on our professionals.
Common Reasons Why DIY Projects Give Way to Professional Needs
Before we get into some specific issues that may come up with your garage door opener, let’s quickly go over a few reasons why DIY projects often give way to professional ones in this realm. There are several important themes here, including:
- Safety: Naturally, the single largest factor at play here is the safety of you and everyone else on your property. Garage doors are heavy, large objects that can cause serious concerns if they are not managed in the right ways, and even small errors can create significant safety hazards. If safety will be even a minor risk for any DIY project you might be considering, it is not worth the related risks.
- Cost concerns: Now, one of the most common reasons why some homeowners will attempt to handle garage door opener repairs or other issues on their own is to save money. However, what many do not realize until too late is that there are a wide range of mistakes that can actually cost more in the long run than simply hiring our professionals would have. In addition, we’ll get into the cost-effectiveness of professional repairs versus replacements in this realm later on.
- Comprehensive results: Finally, as touched on above, there are many issues with garage doors that may seem minor at first but could actually be signs of a larger problem brewing beneath the surface. If you do not have the expertise and eye for detail of our professionals, you may not notice these signs until it’s too late – meaning you’ll miss out on some simple repairs that could turn into larger ones if left unchecked.
Now that we’ve been through these basics, let’s go over some common garage door opener concerns, plus whether a DIY approach will do the job or professionals might be needed.
Wall Switch Works, Remote Doesn’t
In cases where your wall switch remains effective for opening and closing the garage door, but the remote you use typically to do so does not work properly, this is often a sign of minor issues. Most commonly, the issue here is low or dead batteries in the remote – start by replacing these and testing if it solves the problem.
If it doesn’t, it may be an issue with the remote’s programming – check the manual for instructions on how to reprogram it. If neither of these solutions work, however, it may be time to call in our professionals.
Remote Works, Wall Switch Doesn’t
On the other hand, if you’re having the opposite issue – your wall switch functions properly, but your remote doesn’t seem to be working – this is often a sign of an issue with the opener itself. In some cases, it could be a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker that’s causing the problem – check these and make sure they are in working order.
If this isn’t the case, there may be a deeper issue with the opener that requires professional assistance. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for help in this or any other area of garage door services.
Lights Don’t Work
In some cases, you may have noticed that during garage operations, the lights on your opener do not work properly. This could be a simple fix – check the light bulbs and replace them if needed. However, if this doesn’t solve the issue, there may be an electrical problem with the opener that requires professional repairs.
Door Doesn’t Close All The Way
Another common issue homeowners may experience is a garage door that doesn’t close all the way. This could be due to a number of issues – malfunctioning sensors, damaged tracks, or even something blocking the path of the door. While some of these issues may have simple solutions that you can handle on your own, others may require professional assistance to diagnose and repair properly.
While DIY approaches can work for certain minor concerns with your garage door opener, it’s important to recognize when professional help is needed for the safety and effectiveness of your property. Plus, our team at Price’s Guaranteed Doors is always happy to assist with any of your garage door needs in Utah! So don’t hesitate to give us a call or visit our website today.