Over time garage door springs get old and rusty and that loud crash your garage door makes when it falls to the ground is because they can no longer function properly.
Garage door slammed down.
This can be a quick fix by identifying the object and then removing it.
On a properly functioning garage door there are springs in place to make the garage door close slowly instead of slamming down.
You ll then want to test it again and if it s not right keep adjusting the down limit nob until your garage door hit the board and bounces back up.
If your garage door hits it bounces up and starts to open again your garage door is working well.
If your garage door is falling shut rather than closing slowly there is most likely a problem with the garage door extension spring.
Your jammed garage door can be caused by something as simple as an obstruction in the track.
When a garage door closes there are springs in place to allow the door to lower slowly rather than slamming into the ground.
Lodged garage door track.
If this is the case then the worn springs will need to be replaced.
Unless there s something unusual going on with your garage door your garage door springs need replaced.
This is one of the most dangerous garage door problems to have as a homeowner especially if you have children or pets.
Check to see if anything a shovel broom etc fell and is now stuck in the track that is causing it to be lodged.
We do this kind of garage door repair all the time so give us a call and we ll get out there crazy fast.
If you garage door is lowering then reversing.
Some people also experience the problem of their garage door slamming or falling down when closing.