Imagine this – you’ve just returned home after working a long day in Irvine. You swing your car into the garage, lock it, and press the button on the wall to close the door. And then you hear it – that grating noise of garage door rollers off the track. You watch in horror as the door approaches the curb unevenly, frozen in dread over the thought of repairs.

Now it’s time to breathe, press the button again to prevent any further damage, and remember that OC Local Garage Doors and Gates offers cost-effective and timely solutions for your garage door repairs.

Why does a garage door go off-track?

• Brackets attached to the track become loose.
• Damages and dents embedded in the track.
• Improper garage door alignment.
• Dirt, grime, and other waste accumulated in the track.
• Other loose parts such as bolts, screws, and hinges.

How is an off-track garage door fixed?

The professional technicians of OC Local Garage Doors and Gates will take several steps to reset your garage door into its proper place, such as:

• Safely separating the garage door from the door opener.
• Replacing garage door rollers.
• Smoothing out irregularities in the track.
• Cleaning and lubricating the track.
• Leveling the door until its perfectly aligned.
• Installing new tracks and rollers if needed.

WARNING

OC Local Garage Doors and Gates urges its southern California customers to never attempt to fix an off-track garage door by themselves. If a detached garage door is mishandled, it can fall on your car or yourself, causing serious damage and injury. Follow these simple steps to ensure your garage door stays on-track:

• Check the tracks for damage and waste regularly.
• Keep a garage door lubrication spray on-hand.
• Tighten parts as they become loose.
• Avoid damaging the tracks with your motor vehicle.