Garage Door Help Center
Garage door problems are one of the most common service calls we receive across Vaughan and the Greater Toronto Area. Homeowners often search online for quick answers when their garage door won’t close, starts shaking, or the sensors begin blinking. This garage door troubleshooting guide explains some of the most common issues and helps you decide whether it’s a simple DIY fix or if it’s time to call a professional garage door technician.
In our DIY or Call a Pro series, we break down the most common garage door issues homeowners face and explain:
🔧 What you can safely fix yourself
⚠️ What might be risky
👨🔧 When it’s time to call a professional
Browse the videos below to learn how to troubleshoot common garage door problems and keep your door running safely and smoothly.
DIY or Call a Pro Episodes
Common Garage Door Issues
• Why won’t my garage door close unless I hold the wall button
• Why is my garage door not closing?
• Why are my garage door sensors blinking?
• Why is my garage door making loud noises?
• Why is my garage door shaking when opening?
• Why does my garage door go down then back up?
Garage Door won’t close? Garage door closes half-way and then goes back up?
Why Your Garage Door Is Not Closing Properly
If your garage door is not closing properly, or it goes down and then back up, unless you hold the wall button, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common garage door problems homeowners experience.
In this episode of DIY or Call a Pro, we look at why a garage door might reverse while closing and how to determine whether it’s something you can fix yourself or if it’s time to call a professional.
Watch the video below to learn what might be causing the issue and how to troubleshoot it safely.
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Garage Door Not Closing? DIY or Call a Pro
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If your garage door is not closing, the video above will help you understand what may be causing the problem and whether it is safe to fix yourself.
Common Garage Door Problems and Quick Fixes
Why won’t my garage door close unless I hold the wall button?
If your garage door only closes when you hold the wall button, the opener is bypassing the safety sensors. This usually means the sensors are blocked, dirty, or misaligned.
Try cleaning and adjusting the sensors at the bottom of the tracks until both lights are solid.
Why is my garage door not closing?
If your garage door is not closing, the most common causes include misaligned safety sensors, track obstructions, or opener settings. Garage doors are designed to reverse if something blocks the safety beam, which can make the door stop closing or move back up.
In many cases this is a simple adjustment, but if the problem continues it may require professional garage door repair.
Why are my garage door sensors blinking?
Blinking garage door sensors usually mean the safety sensors are misaligned or blocked. Try gently adjusting the sensors at the bottom of the tracks until both lights are solid.
Why is my garage door making loud noises?
Loud garage doors are often caused by dry rollers, loose hardware, or worn parts. Lubricating the moving components or replacing worn rollers can often solve the problem.
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Why is my garage door shaking when opening?
A shaking garage door can be caused by worn rollers, loose tracks, or an unbalanced door. If the vibration continues, it’s best to have a professional inspect the system.
Why does my garage door go down then back up?
A garage door that starts to close and then reverses is usually reacting to a safety sensor issue. If the sensors are misaligned or blocked, the opener will stop the door and send it back up as a safety precaution.
Checking the sensors near the bottom of the tracks is often the first step in troubleshooting this issue.
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More Garage Door Troubleshooting Questions…
Why is my garage door opener light blinking?
This usually means the opener detected a safety sensor problem or obstruction.
Why is my garage door remote not working?
The most common causes are dead batteries, signal interference, or a need to reprogram the remote.
Why is my garage door opening slowly?
Slow movement can be caused by worn rollers, lack of lubrication, or opener force settings.