Garage Door Is Jumpy

Reattach the automatic garage door opener.

Garage door is jumpy.

This issue tends to be worse when the door has been closed for a while. If you notice any more problems with jumping the track or misalignment repeat the steps above until the whole track is in proper alignment. They should be inspected to ensure that they are aligned correctly on the wall. Does your garage door jerk when it is opened after sitting closed for a while.

Garage door seal is loose or broken a leaky garage door seal also called weather stripping can allow water insects dirt and debris to creep into your garage space. When the door is opening or closing it runs on a set of tracks which keep the door in place. Here s how to easily fix a garage door that jerks when opening. Please disconnect the door from the opener by pulling on the emergancy disconnect cord.

Open and close the door manually a few times to test if the rollers are operating smoothly. Once disconnected operate the door manually and tell me if it opens easily and freely with no heaviness or binding. Damage on the tracks will often be in form of bends or crimps. What should you do if there is damage to the garage door.

If your garage overhead is getting jammed or shaking and jerking as it closes the tracks should be checked. If your garage door s seal. A properly balanced door should open easily and stay where you let go of it at any point along its travel.