Garage Door Myths: What NOT To Try

🛑 Garage Door Myths: BUSTED 🛑

Let’s clear the air on a few things we hear way too often 😅

🚫 MYTH #1: “You can fix a broken spring yourself.”

NOPE. Garage door springs are under extreme tension. One wrong move can cause serious injury. Leave it to trained techs (like us 👋).

🚫 MYTH #2: “If the door’s stuck, just keep hitting the remote.”

That won’t fix it—it could burn out your motor or damage the track. If it’s not moving right, something’s wrong. Call us.

🚫 MYTH #3: “Duct tape can hold it together.”

We’ve seen this one. A patch job with tape isn’t just unreliable—it’s unsafe.

🚫 MYTH #4: “It’s just a little noisy. No big deal.”

Noise = friction = something’s wearing out. Catching it early saves $$$ later.

🚫 MYTH #5: “Sensors don’t matter that much.”

They do. Sensors protect your kids, pets, car—everything. Don’t bypass them or tape them up.

Bottom line? If it looks sketchy, sounds weird, or feels off… don’t DIY.

Call Elite Overhead Garage Doors at +1 (252) 955 7662 — Rocky Mount’s trusted garage experts.

We fix it right the first time. Every time.