Putting a garage door back on track requires careful steps to ensure safety and proper alignment.

Here’s a step-by-step guide from Norcross Garage Door to help you through the process:

  1. Assess the Situation:
    • Determine why the garage door came off track. Common reasons include broken rollers, bent tracks, or obstructions.
    • Identify any damaged components that may need to be repaired or replaced.
  2. Disconnect Power and Secure the Door:
    • Turn off the power to the garage door opener to prevent accidental activation.
    • Use clamps or locking pliers to secure the door in place, ensuring it doesn’t move while you work.
  3. Examine the Rollers and Tracks:
    • Inspect the rollers to check for any damage or breakage.
    • Examine the tracks for bends, dents, or misalignments.
  4. Loosen the Track Bolts:
    • Locate the bolts or screws that secure the vertical tracks to the wall.
    • Use a wrench or socket set to loosen these bolts, allowing the tracks to move slightly.
  5. Realign the Door:
    • With caution, guide the door back onto the tracks starting from the bottom.
    • Ensure the rollers fit properly into the track grooves.
    • Gradually slide the door along the tracks, ensuring smooth movement.
  6. Check for Alignment:
    • As you move the door along the tracks, check for any misalignments or obstructions.
    • Make sure the rollers are properly seated within the tracks and move freely.
  7. Tighten the Track Bolts:
    • Once the door is back on track and properly aligned, tighten the track bolts securely.
    • Use a wrench or socket set to tighten the bolts, ensuring the tracks are firmly attached to the wall.
  8. Test the Door:
    • Remove any clamps or locking pliers securing the door.
    • Reconnect the power to the garage door opener.
    • Test the door’s operation by opening and closing it several times to ensure smooth movement along the tracks.

Overall, as per Norcross Garage Door, if you encounter any difficulties or uncertainties during the process, it’s best to seek the help of a professional garage door technician to ensure proper repair and alignment.

Southern Home Garage Door Norcross

5950 Live Oak Pkwy # 300, Norcross, GA 30093, United States

770-799-6943