I'm not versed in garage doors, but I'm concerned I might have a problem with my door and I don't want to risk injury or damage to door if the problem is serious. It opens and closes fine, however, lately it has occasionally been making almost like a popping or cracking sound when it's opening or closing. Sounds a little bit like it's coming from the overhead spring area, but I'm not positive.
Also, if I try to close it partially (a foot or two from the ground), it won't stay open and gradually slides down. I've used garage door lubricant on the hinges and sprayed some on the spring in the past and it definitely reduced a bunch of the squeaking noise my door would have, but this new problem is concerning me.
If the spring fails, does the door slam down and break or risk injury to someone?? House is 13 years old and this is probably the original door and garage opener mechanism, and so I'm uncertain if they have a life expectancy or not.
And lastly, any idea how much it costs roughly to have the spring replaced if it's bad?
Also, if I try to close it partially (a foot or two from the ground), it won't stay open and gradually slides down. I've used garage door lubricant on the hinges and sprayed some on the spring in the past and it definitely reduced a bunch of the squeaking noise my door would have, but this new problem is concerning me.
If the spring fails, does the door slam down and break or risk injury to someone?? House is 13 years old and this is probably the original door and garage opener mechanism, and so I'm uncertain if they have a life expectancy or not.
And lastly, any idea how much it costs roughly to have the spring replaced if it's bad?