Garage door making loud noise
Steps
- Disconnect the opener by pulling the release cord with the door closed, then lift the door by hand: a balanced door stays put halfway; one that slams down or flies up has a spring problem — stop there.
+5 more steps in the full guide
Stop and call a pro if
- the door is unbalanced, a spring is broken (a gap in the coil) or a cable is frayed — springs are under high tension and injure people