Stuck open or closed
Possible broken spring, cable issue, track obstruction, damaged roller, manual lock, or motor limit fault.
Garage door fault checker
Garage Door Problem Checker in Grahamstown / Makhanda
Stuck door, noisy tracks, uneven movement, a motor that hums, or a door that will not close? Tick everything you can see and send the result by WhatsApp if you need repair help.
Takes about 30 seconds
What is your garage door doing?
Tick every symptom you can see — not just the worst one. You will get likely causes, what is safe to check yourself, and a ready-made repair message you can send.
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What is happening? Tick all that apply
Most doors show more than one sign. Selecting several gives a fuller picture than guessing which one matters most.
Your answers stay in your browser — we do not store them. Nothing reaches us until you press send inside WhatsApp.
Do not let the motor fight the door
A garage motor is designed to move a balanced door. If the spring, roller, hinge, cable or track is faulty, the motor may still try to push through the resistance. That is how a small door repair can become a motor repair as well.
If the door is crooked, suddenly heavy, scraping the track or stuck halfway, stop using the motor until the mechanical parts have been checked.
Common faults
What each symptom often points to
Noisy movement
Often worn rollers, loose hinges, dry hardware, bent track, or a door that is no longer running straight.
Door closes then opens
Usually safety beams, obstruction settings, force limits, floor obstruction, or a door binding near the closed position.
Questions
Garage door problem FAQ
Can I repair a garage door spring myself?
No. Garage door springs and cables are under high tension and can injure you if released incorrectly. Treat spring and cable faults as technician work.
Why does the door open a little and stop?
The motor may be sensing resistance, the door may be too heavy, the limits may be wrong, or the track may be obstructed. If the door is not moving freely, the door should be checked before the motor is blamed.
What photos help with a quote?
Send photos of the full door, the track on both sides, the motor, the damaged area, and whether the door is stuck open, closed or skew.
Need the garage door checked?
Send the symptom, area and photos by WhatsApp.