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5 Most Common Garage Door Repairs

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5 Most Common Garage Door Repairs Near Braintree, MA (South Shore Guide)

Garage doors are one of the most-used “moving systems” in most homes. Around Braintree, MA and the South Shore, that means wear and tear eventually shows up as noise, uneven movement, or a door that won’t open fully. Below are the five most common garage door repairs we see—plus the warning signs that tell you it’s time to call a pro.

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Quick Safety Warning

Springs, cables, and opener force settings can be dangerous to work on without the right tools and experience. If your door is heavy, crooked, off-track, or slamming, stop using it and schedule service. 

1) Garage Door Opener Repair

When the door won’t open, reverses randomly, or the opener makes strange noises, the issue may be the opener—or the door system forcing the opener to work too hard. Common symptoms include inconsistent movement, reversing, or a motor that runs but doesn’t move the door. Door won’t open or close

  • Door opens then reverses
  • Opener noises (grinding/clicking)
  • Intermittent operation (works “sometimes”)

If you’re near Braintree and want it diagnosed fast: Garage Door Opener Repair.

2) Garage Door Spring Repair / Replacement

Springs are the counterbalance system that makes a heavy door feel “light.” When a spring breaks or weakens, the door may only open a few inches, feel extremely heavy, slam shut, or move unevenly. Door only opens partway or won’t open

  • Door feels heavy when lifted manually
  • Door slams shut or moves at an angle
  • Visible spring gap / stretched spring

Springs are under high tension—don’t DIY this. Book here: Garage Door Spring Repair (Braintree).

3) Garage Door Cable Repair

Cables work with the springs to lift the door evenly. If a cable comes off, frays, or snaps, the door can become crooked, jam in the tracks, or drop unexpectedly. Cable issues often happen after spring problems or a door that slammed shut. Door looks crooked or one side hangs lower

  • Cables appear loose, frayed, or off the drum
  • Door binds or jams while moving

If your door is crooked or stuck, don’t force it—schedule service: Garage Door Repair Near Braintree.

4) Garage Door Roller Replacement

Rollers guide the door along the tracks. As they wear, doors get louder and rougher—then eventually rollers can seize, pop off track, or damage hinges. If you hear screeching or notice jerky travel, rollers are a common culprit.

  • Squealing, grinding, or rattling while the door moves
  • Jerky movement or shaking door
  • Rollers look worn, cracked, or wobble

A smoother door also reduces stress on the opener. If the door is loud, start with an inspection: Book Service.

5) Garage Door Panel Repair / Replacement

Most residential doors are sectional, so one damaged panel doesn’t always mean you need a full replacement. Panels get damaged by minor impacts (backing into the door) or by stress from spring/cable failures that bend sections.

  • Dents, creases, or a section that bows inward/outward
  • Door binds because a panel is warped
  • Cosmetic damage that hurts curb appeal

If the door is older or the damage is extensive, it may be worth comparing repair vs. replacement: Garage Door Installation Near Braintree, MA.

Need Garage Door Repair in Braintree, MA?

If your garage door is loud, crooked, stuck, or unreliable, Lynoka Garage Door Services can diagnose the problem and repair it safely—serving Braintree and nearby South Shore towns.