Common Garage Door Problems

Identify Your Garage Door Issue

Garage doors are the heaviest moving system in most homes, and when something goes wrong, the issue is almost always connected to a few core components: the springs, cables, rollers, hinges, bearings, tracks, or the opener system. At 405 Garage Pros, we handle thousands of calls every year from homeowners across Edmond, Oklahoma City, Yukon, Moore, Mustang, Piedmont, and Guthrie dealing with stuck doors, broken springs, loud popping noises, or sudden opener failures.

The most common garage door problems include broken torsion springs, snapped lifting cables, doors coming off track, openers that click but won’t move, stuck garage doors that only lift a few inches, and safety sensors preventing the door from closing. Each problem has its own set of symptoms and safety considerations — and knowing how to identify them quickly can prevent further damage, costly repairs, or dangerous situations.

For example, a broken garage door spring is the #1 cause of a garage door that won’t open. If your door feels unusually heavy or the opener tries to lift but fails, a snapped torsion spring is likely the issue. Similarly, if your door looks crooked or one side isn’t lifting, you’re probably dealing with a garage door cable snapped — a repair that should be handled immediately due to the safety risk.

Another common issue is when a garage door won’t open but the opener is humming or clicking. This often means you have an opener failure, stripped gears, or a door that’s too heavy for the motor to lift. If your garage door won’t close, the sensors may be misaligned or blocked, or the opener limits may not be calibrated. Loud noises while operating the door generally point to worn rollers, loose hinges, or a failing spring.

405 Garage Pros offers fast, affordable solutions to every one of these problems. Our technicians arrive with fully stocked trucks, commercial-grade replacement parts, and industry-leading tools to ensure your door is repaired correctly on the first visit. We specialize in same-day garage door service, emergency spring replacement, cable repair, opener troubleshooting, and complete garage door system inspections.

Below, you can choose the exact issue you're facing. Each link provides a complete guide, including symptoms, causes, repair timelines, safety risks, and what you should avoid doing before a professional arrives.