Did you know it’s recommended that you save at least 1% of your home’s value for repairs? Even if you think that you won’t be facing any damages in the near future, home repairs are ones that come without any notice.

Let’s take your garage door for example. While opening and closing it might be mindless, there are costly repairs that can be done if your door stops functioning.

What happens when your garage door came off track that’s holding it inside the door frame? Will it come crashing down? Is it safe? Here’s all you need to know.

Why Your Garage Door Came off Track?

Here are some reasons why your garage door is off its tracks.

• Impact: Whether you intensely pulled the door down, or accidentally ran into it with your vehicle, the intense impact can cause your door to derail.
• Broken Cable: Just like any other part of your home, your garage door needs to be serviced. This way, a technician can check for broken cables that may cause your garage door to come off tracks.
• Misalignment: Did you know that when your garage door was first installed, the quality of your horizontal racks was a huge determining factor of whether or not your garage door would derail?

How Do You Repair It?

While you may be tempted to fix it yourself, it is strongly recommended to call a professional. Prior to proceeding, you want to make sure the electricity is shut off to prevent danger.

1. Disconnect and Open

Pull your garage door’s overhead rope in order to allow your door to open manually. When lifting your garage door, be sure to have a partner nearby that will make sure the heavy door doesn’t crash.

2. Locate Wheels

If your garage door came off track, there’s usually a blockage that causes the wheels to veer off. Because your wheels are now adjusted to the irregular track pattern, it is recommended that you call a professional to put a stop on the tracks and bring the wheels back to alignment.

3. Place Track Back in Place

While it may be tempting to hammer it back into place, you want to be sure to use a rubber mallet in order to position the track where it needs to be. Be gentle, however, because even the slightest inch off-course can be turned into a costly home repair.

What to Do When Your Garage Door Came Off Track and More

Whether you’re looking for advice on what to do when your garage door came off track or are looking into purchasing a new garage door in the near future, we’re here to help. Home renovations can be an exciting time for homeowners. Fortunately, we’ve earned a trusted reputation and will be able to serve you for all of your garage door needs.

Thinking about replacing your garage door in the near future? We’d love to help. Feel free to visit our Contact Us page and a member of our team will be more than happy to help assist you.