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Why Garage Doors Come Off Track (And What To Do)

2025-04-12 6 min read

Worn rollers, snapped cables and bumper-tap accidents all derail garage doors. Here's what's safe and what isn't.

Top causes of off-track doors - **Worn nylon or steel rollers** that finally break apart - **Snapped lift cable** that lets one side drop - **Vehicle impact** from backing out - **Bent track** from objects falling against it

Don't force it Once the door is off track, opening or closing it can twist the panels and bend more track. Disconnect the opener and call us.

Our process We secure the door, replace damaged hardware, straighten or replace track sections, re-tension cables and re-balance. Most off-track jobs are finished the same day.

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