In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked at some of the situations that are serious enough to qualify for emergency garage door repairs in many situations. Certain garage door issues can be dangerous or cause other problems that are significant enough to warrant emergency repairs, including outside normal business hours. 

At Crawford Door Sales, we’re happy to offer a wide range of commercial and residential garage door repair services to clients around Murray, Sandy and nearby areas, including emergency repairs. Today’s part two of our series will shift gears a little bit and look at the risks of attempting a “do it yourself” repair effort for these sorts of issues – while we admire DIYers and their proactivity, major and emergency garage door repairs should only be carried out by licensed professionals. Here are some of the reasons why, which double as key risks you take by going the DIY route. 

Safety

As you may have guessed, the single largest risk associated with any DIY repair effort on a major or emergency garage door issue is the danger posed to you and anyone else in the vicinity. Garage doors are large, heavy objects that are under significant tension – attempting to fix them without proper training or equipment could easily lead to serious injury or even death. This is particularly true if you don’t have proper safety gear or experience performing these repairs. 

For instance, torsion spring repair or replacement is a common emergency garage door issue that requires significant skill and precision to handle safely. Even minor errors in the process can lead to severe harm or even death, including potential for the door falling and causing serious injury. 

Property Damage

Even if you manage to avoid personal injury yourself during a DIY garage door repair attempt, there’s still the risk of property damage – either to your own home or someone else’s nearby. This is especially true if you’re not sure what you’re doing and end up making mistakes along the way. 

Major garage door repairs often involve complicated mechanisms and systems that can be easily damaged without proper knowledge and experience. Small errors can quickly turn into larger issues, leading to costly repairs down the road. Additionally, if you make a mistake while attempting to fix another person’s garage door, you could be held liable for any damages that occur as a result. 

Cost

One of the main reasons people attempt DIY repairs in the first place is to save money – but when it comes to emergency garage door repairs, this may not always be the case. If you don’t have experience or knowledge in this area, you may end up causing more damage and increasing the overall cost of repairs in the long run. Hiring a professional from the start can actually save you time and money by ensuring the job is done correctly and efficiently.

Additionally, attempting DIY repairs may void any warranties on your garage door or its components. This means that if something else goes wrong in the future, you won’t have any coverage for repairs or replacements. 

Warranty

Another major risk of DIY garage door repairs is the potential to void any warranties on your garage door or its components. This means that if something else goes wrong in the future, you won’t have any coverage for repairs or replacements. 

Many manufacturers require professional installation and repair in order to maintain their warranty, so attempting DIY repairs may result in losing out on potential cost savings from warranty coverage. 

As you can see, there are many risks associated with attempting DIY repairs on major or emergency garage door issues. It’s always best to leave these tasks to licensed professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and proper equipment to handle them safely and effectively. At Crawford Door Sales, we’re committed to providing top-notch repair services for all types of garage doors – including emergency situations. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a repair appointment!