What to Do if Your Garage Door Is Uneven

An uneven garage door is more than an annoyance. Without immediate attention, the issue could worsen and cause injury or damage to your belongings. Although you might be able to rebalance the garage door yourself, we recommend calling the professionals at Oregon City Garage Door for a permanent solution.

Why Do Garage Doors Become Uneven?

Some common causes of uneven garage doors include broken torsion springs, misaligned tracks, loose hinges and worn cables. Sometimes, the springs break or lose tension and distribute the door’s weight poorly, causing unevenness on one side. If this happens, you’ll see a small gap between the bottom of the door and the ground.

Signs of a Crooked Garage Door 

It’s easy to identify when a garage door is uneven. In addition to the gap, you might discover the following:

• Drooping on one side when the door is closed.
• Slow operation, uneven movement or failure to open and close.
• Loud creaking, banging or unusual sounds when opening and closing.
• Issues latching the locking mechanism, which could lead to security risks.
• Broken or worn rollers, hinges, screws, brackets and bolts that could cause misalignment.

How to Fix an Uneven Garage Door

If your garage door is uneven, you might be able to fix some components yourself. However, we strongly suggest getting professional help with larger moving parts. 

Try the following to fix your uneven garage door:

• Disconnect the opener: Close the garage door manually once it’s disconnected from the opener.
• Examine all components: Inspect the door and hardware, including the tracks, rollers, tracks and springs, for wear and damage.
• Lubricate the rollers: Apply lubricant to the tracks and rollers to promote smooth operation.
• Adjust the spring tension, lift cables and hinges: Use the right tools, such as a winding bar, to adjust the spring tension and other parts.
• Inspect the floor: Check that the garage floor is even, as this may affect the door’s ability to close properly.
• Reconnect the opener: Once you’ve made the adjustments, reconnect the opener and test the door’s operation, ensuring it’s smooth and no sagging occurs.

If you have safety concerns about springs and lift cable adjustments, get in touch with us to schedule a professional repair.  

Contact Oregon City Garage Door for Expert Repairs 

Oregon City Garage Door provides exceptional services throughout the Portland area. When your garage door fails, we’ll repair it quickly and efficiently. If we can’t fix it, we’ll recommend and install the best garage door to suit your budget and home.

Request our repair service or a free estimate on a new door today.