Garage Doors · Sunshine Coast
Roller Door Repairs on the Sunshine Coast
Roller doors are simple machines, and the faults that stop them are fairly predictable. If yours has become heavy, drifts down when you let go, rubs in its guides or has a dented curtain, it can usually be fixed without replacing the whole door. Here is what tends to go wrong, and how to get it sorted.
The usual roller door problems
- Heavy to lift or won't stay up. The springs inside the drum have lost tension and need re-tensioning or replacing.
- Drifts down on its own. The same spring issue, or a worn lock or stopper.
- Rubbing or jumping out of the guides. Bent guides, a worn wheel or a curtain that is out of square.
- Noisy. Dry guides, a worn drum wheel or loose brackets.
- Dented or rusted curtain. Often the curtain can be replaced while keeping the drum and guides.
- Motor struggles. If the door is heavy by hand, the motor is working too hard. Fix the door first.
Why spring tension matters
Roller door springs are wound tight to counter the weight of the curtain. Over time they relax and the door becomes heavier. Re-tensioning is a quick job for a technician, but it involves stored energy and should not be attempted without the proper tools and training.
Keep the guides clean
Dirt, sand and leaves in the guides cause a lot of rubbing and noise. A quick clean with a brush and a damp cloth helps. Check the manufacturer's advice before putting lubricant in the guides, as some doors should be kept dry there.
Repair or replace
If the curtain is sound and the problem is springs, wheels or guides, repair is almost always the better option. If the curtain is rusted through, badly dented or the door is very old, compare the cost of a new curtain against a new door. See roller doors for new doors and finishes.
Getting it fixed
Tell us your suburb, what the door is doing and whether it is motorised. If you can send a photo of the drum and the guides, even better.
Questions
How do I know if my roller door spring needs tensioning?
If the door has become hard to lift, or slides down when you let go of it half way, the spring tension has probably dropped.
Can a dented roller door be fixed?
Small dents can sometimes be eased out, but a badly creased curtain usually has to be replaced. The drum and guides can often stay.
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