Got a crooked garage door? It’s probably a sight to see — at least the neighbors think so. Not only is it embarrassing, but a crooked garage door can be a security issue. You might as well leave up a sign saying, “Thieves, rob this house, please!”
Why Your Garage Door is Crooked
There are a number of reasons why your garage door may be crooked. You may have not lubricated it properly, which can cause parts to seize up. You may have broken springs that need replaced — which can cause your garage door to become unbalanced and uneven. Sometimes the cold weather’s to blame.
How to Fix a Crooked Garage Door
First, you need to identify the crooked spot. Move the door up and down until you find the spot where it stays suspended when you let go. If it’s more than 4 feet but less than 3, you’ve got an unbalanced garage door — most likely due to a faulty spring.
Prop the door open with a ladder. Work to adjust the springs, moving the spring to the next highest hole on the bracket. If it’s closing too quickly, then move it to the next lower hole.
You’ll want to do the same to the springs on the other side of the garage door.
Finally, check to see if the garage door opens and closes evenly. If it doesn’t, you’ll need to do further adjustments to the springs.