A garage door can provide plenty of storage space and a place to park your cars. However, a garage door that bangs, rattles and squeaks can be very unsettling. Here are some reasons why you might have a noisy garage door.
1. Age
A garage door wears down with age. In other words, its components will break down, erode loose or stopping working altogether. Problems like these can cause your garage door to become very noisy as it goes up and down.
Usually a garage door will last 15 to 30 years. Performing proper maintenance can help the system to last longer, but it will eventually need to be replaced to ensure efficiency and safety. If you need to replace the door or opener, there are many modern options that may be quieter than your current one.
2. Faulty Garage Door Opener
The main purpose of the garage door opener is to move the door up and down. An opener with issues won’t have the ability to move the door properly. If this happens, the structure might jerk back and forth, which could create a bang or rattling noise. If you need assistance with a new operator or repairing the existing one, our certified technicians at Sterling Door can help you.
3. Loose Parts
Garage doors can move up and down by the push of a button because of the hardware like bolts, chains, hinges and rollers. These components require a lot of movement, so they often get loose or wear down overtime. If you notice grinding or squeaking sounds when the door is going up and down, it may be time to check the moving parts on your door. Nuts and bolts that are loose can cause the door to rattle and vibrate while in motion. If you hear a slapping sound, the opener chain may be loose.
If you are in the market for a new garage door or opener, feel free to give us a call at 586-412-5600. Or you can email us at info@sterlinggaragedoor.com. We’re always here for you!
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