Gate Has Come Off Track

What Do You Do When Your Gate Has Come Off Track

Homeowners and business owners alike are faced with minor setbacks when their gate has come off track. There are various causes why your garage door gets dislodged from its tracks. The most common reasons are the following:

An obstruction came down on your garage door
Your garage door got hit by a car or a heavy object
Your garage door was ballooning, and it came off its tracks at the top
Strong gusts of the wind from storms
One or your garage door cables just snapped. If you see this, immediately call an expert.
Objects of excessive debris in the track caused your rollers or door to jump off its tracks
Different geographical locations may cause various threats. For example, salt or oxidation from coastal sites, winter weather-prone areas and even excessive dust or sand from drier climates.

When your garage door or gate has come off the track, for your safety, do not try to fix it yourself. Be informed that garage door springs and cables are subject to extreme pressures, attempting to move or tamper them without supervision can be dangerous. Do not operate your garage door when it is off track, especially if it got jammed. Immediately call your door company for advice. Statistics have shown that garage door related accidents have been recorded to cause severe injury and in rare cases, even death due to heavy doors falling or cables snapping. Please avoid the urge to fix it yourself. If you try to yank the gate back to its tracks or force the door to go up or down, the problems may get worse. Bear in mind that garage doors are massive and solidly built; the springs are always kept in high tension. Cables holding the door could snap when it is forced. Please let the experts handle it for your complete safety.

Operating your garage door while in its off-track condition has a potential to cause greater harm to your entire door assembly.

Here are basic procedures to do when you suspect that your gate has come off track.

Immediately unplug the garage door opener. This precaution will effectively prevent anyone from using the broken garage door, thus preventing significant damage to property and people. Never force the door to move up or down.
Next, call a licensed garage door repair company.

Are you in a rush? You can contact us on this number 03 8789 3221 to enquire or book for our services. Let our trained technicians get your garage door or gate fixed within the day. Your safety and satisfaction are our concerns. Our friendly and highly trained representatives are more than happy to get your concerns addressed and your needs attended as soon as possible.

Here is a short checklist of information that is relevant when you need your garage door or gate fixed immediately.

What is your garage door’s brand or model?
Are there any dents or ripped metal parts?
How severe is the damage to your gate or door?
Indicate whether your door or gate is automated or not. If so, take note of the garage door opener brand

Many families today use their garage doors as the main entry point in their homes. Always keep in mind that your doors are crucial in keeping your homes and business safe and secure. Often, people also forget that the garage door has at least 300 independently moving pieces, accessories and parts required which keep your door functioning well. The failure of any of the major components may hinder your garage door from operating safely and cause other parts to damage the entire garage door or garage door opener potentially. To be safe, ask for help and call trained people to get the job done. Always remember safety first.