One of the biggest annoyances that a homeowner can experience is a noisy garage door. If your garage door is loud when opening and closing and you’re unsure of the cause, there are several possible culprits behind the noise. In some cases, you may need to contact a professional to identify the issue and get the necessary repairs.

Here are some of the possible reasons why your garage door is making more noise than usual.

Insufficient Lubrication

One of the most common causes of a noisy garage is poor lubrication. Any rollers or other hardware that requires lubrication to run smoothly will be particularly loud when not properly lubricated. Check to see if parts have enough lubrication to run smoothly, and apply more lubricant if necessary.

Parts Have Come Loose

Over time, certain parts such as nuts, bolts, hinges, chains, and rollers can loosen. If rollers and hinges are loose, they will wobble while opening or closing, and the noise produced may be grinding or squealing. Loose chains, meanwhile, will produce a slapping noise as the rollers hit the track. If nuts and bolts become loose, you may hear a rattling or vibrating sound.

Bending Tracks

If a bent track is an issue, you may find it difficult to open and close the garage door along with a distinct rubbing noise. One clear sign of a bent track is loose screws.

Imbalance

If your garage door is unbalanced, there may be too much tension in the springs or not enough to keep the door balanced. Over time if left unaddressed, an unbalanced door can result in a broken cable or spring, or cause the opener to cease functioning.

These are some of the main causes of a loud garage door. If you’re in need of professional garage repairs to determine what is causing the noise and the best solution to fix the underlying issue, contact us to request an inspection today.