7 Signs Your Garage Door Needs Repair (Before It Becomes a Bigger Problem)

Open Sesame Garage Doors – Trusted by Arizona homeowners for 30+ years

Your garage door is the biggest moving system in your home — and when something goes wrong, it usually starts with small warnings. Catching these early can prevent costly repairs.

Here are the top signs your garage door needs attention.

1. It’s Loud, Grinding, or Shaking

A smooth-running door should be quiet. Grinding, scraping, rattling, or shaking usually means:

• Dry rollers• Loose hardware• Bent tracks• Failing opener

2. The Door Opens Crooked or Jerks Around

A crooked door means one side is doing more work than the other.

Most common causes:• Frayed cables• Worn pulleys• Bent track• Broken spring

3. It Hesitates, Stalls, or Moves Slowly

If your door used to glide smoothly and now struggles, something is wearing out.

Arizona heat is brutal on motors and springs — slowing everything down.

4. You See Gaps in the Spring

This is a broken torsion spring, the #1 cause of garage door failure.

Never operate the door if this happens.Never attempt to fix a spring yourself.

5. Remote or Wall Button Works Inconsistently

If your opener works “sometimes,” look for:• Fading electronics• Heat-damaged circuit boards• Sensor issues• Loose wiring

6. Your Door Looks Crooked or Sagging

If your garage door doesn’t sit flush with the ground, air, insects, and Arizona dust get inside.

It may also be a sign of structural issues.

7. Your Opener Is More Than 12–15 Years Old

Old openers lack safety features and are prone to breakdowns — especially in Arizona heat.

Modern openers are quieter, safer, and have smartphone control.

If You Notice ANY of These Signs…

It’s time to call a professional.

Open Sesame offers fast, honest, and affordable garage door repair in:

• Gilbert• Chandler• Mesa• Queen Creek• San Tan Valley

Call or Text: (480) 245-6735