Commercial overhead doors are a complex mechanical system, consisting of the door, rollers, springs, cables, remote control and more. The system is built to last, but problems may still arise from time to time and some issues are specific to coastal areas, like Jensen Beach, Florida. Here are five problems to expect throughout the life of your door.

Malfunctioning Remote Control

Have you ever pressed on your Martin County, Florida overhead door’s remote control expecting the door to go up or down and instead nothing happens? The door itself may be fine, but the batteries in the remote might be drained. This happens more quickly in warm coastal climates than in cold ones. A simple change of the batteries and you’re usually good to go. If, however, the remote control is physically damaged, then you will need an entirely new one.

Damaged Rollers

The rollers are what keep your commercial door running smoothly up and down its tracks. Over time, they can become worn, curved or loose. This happens to rollers in automobile repair shop overhead doors, marina overhead doors, impact-loaded overhead doors and nearly any other type of Jensen Beach, Florida overhead door.

If coastal heat or corrosive salt air damages your overhead door’s rollers, then the door may vibrate too much and possibly jump out of its tracks. Rollers should be inspected and lubricated regularly to keep your commercial door in tip-top shape.

Spring Problems

Both new overhead doors and older overhead doors have torsion springs and extension springs. Shaped like a coil, torsion springs sit above the door and help open and close it by using torque to counterbalance the overhead door’s size and weight. Extension springs stretch along the door’s tracks and also help counterbalance its load.

If the torsion springs become worn, rusted or fatigued thanks to corrosive salty air, they can break, causing the door to no longer open and close. If the extension springs become similarly damaged and do not have a safety cable attached, they can suddenly snap, causing them to whip around at high speed. Regular Martin County, Florida springs maintenance helps prevent this dangerous situation.

Cable Issues

Attached to bottom brackets on either side of your overhead door, the cables work with the springs to raise and lower the door. Over time, Jensen Beach, Florida’s coastal climate may weaken and break one or both of the cables, causing the door to lift unevenly or not at all. If your overhead door is crooked, a cable may be broken and need replacement.

Misalignment

Does your overhead door look off-kilter or does it stick as it goes up and down? Is it making more noise than usual? If so, then it may be misaligned, meaning that it is not traveling up and down its tracks evenly. Worn rollers, weakened springs, general aging, house settling and continuous heat and humidity can all play a part in the door becoming off-kilter over time. Regular maintenance is important when it comes to keeping your Martin County, Florida commercial door traveling up and down its tracks as expected.

The Damage a Broken Overhead Door Can Do

A broken commercial overhead door is more than just a hassle. If your customers can’t get their vehicles, boats or loads into your facility or you can’t get them out, then you lose business, and your reputation suffers. When that happens, it can be hard to recover.

Summing it All Up

Your commercial overhead door may act up for any number of reasons, but maintaining an overhead door doesn’t have to be difficult. When you’re in the market for maintenance services, repair services or replacement overhead doors, contact us at Guaranteed Garage Doors and Repair. We look forward to keeping your overhead door operating at peak efficiency today and in the future!

Guaranteed Garage Doors & Repair is licensed, bonded, and insured with 30+ years of experience in residential and commercial overhead door repair and installation. Our certified technicians are always up-to-date on the latest technologies and products to help you find the best door for your needs. Call us today to learn more about our quality workmanship, maintenance programs, and to receive a quote on your new door install or repair. Call 772.877.3877 for same day service within Jensen Beach, Florida and Martin County. Better than best, GUARANTEED.