Garage Door Off Track

If you’re a homeowner, your garage door likely serves as your main entry and exit point. With such frequent use, even the slightest malfunction becomes hard to ignore. One clear sign of trouble is a misaligned or skewed garage door. While it might seem like simply straightening the door is an easy fix, an uneven garage door often points to a deeper issue, such as a door that has slipped off its tracks

 

If your garage door is off track, the best and safest option is to leave it to professional technicians for expert roller and track repair. At OC Garage Door Guys, we understand how crucial reliable service is with off-track garage doors — that's why our experienced technicians are ready to diagnose the damage swiftly, realign your door safely, and bring your door back to complete, smooth operation with lasting results.

 

 

Some reasons of a Garage Door Going Off Track

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Finding the reasons and causes that are causing such issues can help to prevent garage doors from going off track. Here are some causes of the issue:

 

1. Obstructions in the Track

Barriers such as stones, leaves, screws etc can get into the track that can couse the rollers to slip out thus making the door going track off.

 

2. Broken or Worn Rollers

If rollers become worn, cracked, or break entirely, they may fail to stay inside the track properly.

 

3. Loose or Bent Tracks

Because of overuse of the door, minor collisions or accidents occur Over time, making it loosen and bend, like accidentally hitting the door with your car or shutting the door forcefully.

 

4. Cable Problems

The garage door operates with tension cables on either side. If one snaps or loosens, it creates an imbalance that can lead the door off its tracks.

 

5. Improper Manual Operation

Manually forcing the door open or closed can misalign the rollers and throw it off track.

Early hints That Your Garage Door Is Off Track.

 

If you pay attention it is easy to note the issue but sometimes it's being too late to notice the issue. Here are some early signs:

 

• The door looks crooked or uneven

• It won’t open or close fully

• Grinding or scraping sounds during operation

• Gaps between the rollers and track

• The door feels heavier than usual

 

 

Call us today to learn more, schedule a service call, or request a complimentary estimate for your garage door replacement or repair job.