One side lower than the other?
Garage door uneven or closing crooked
A door that closes with a gap on one side is usually a cable or spring problem, and running it can pull the door out of its tracks. Leave it where it sits and call.
What it costs
- Cable repairboth lift cables from$195
- Spring replacementone torsion spring, standard door from$245
Call to book a visit. The quote is free.
Call (925) 272-7700What to do right now
- Stop using the opener so the door doesn't bind in the tracks.
- Look at the cables on both sides of the door. A slack or frayed one is the likely cause.
- Keep people and cars clear until the door is fixed.
Why one side drops
Both sides of the door are lifted together, by cables wound on drums at each end of one shaft. When a cable slips or frays, or the extension spring on one side breaks, that side loses its lift and the door tilts.