Signs That Your Door Might be in Trouble
Not all door damage is immediately visible. With the exception of bumps or blunt force, most cases of door damage will occur slowly over time. Door Gurus removes the guess work. Property owners can schedule routine maintenance services to prolong the lifespan of doors and avoid disaster down the road.
Broken Hinges: The average entry door operates using a standard hinge. In a high-traffic household, these doors are constantly in use. It’s natural for these hinges to wear out over time. Between dust, moisture, rust, and shifting weather patterns, hinges are dealing with damage and corrosion. This can mean sticking or breaking entirely.
Misaligned Wheels or Damaged Tracks: In the case of sliding closet or patio doors, you expect that they’ll slide smoothly. If tracks are sticking, there’s a chance that your tracks are to blame. Trying to force sliding patio doors can result in further damage to both the door itself as well as the tracks and surrounding area.
Damaged/Misaligned Latches: If you find yourself struggling to open or close your doors, it might be due to an issue with your latches. If a latch is misaligned, it will sit either too high or too low. This often means using force to get a door fully opened or closed. It’s common for foundations to shift and cause misalignment in doors.
Broken Handles: A broken handle is a very common problem, but it can give you some pretty unexpected headaches. If a door knob won’t turn or a lever won’t rotate, it’s a sign that the internal mechanisms are failing, and if that happens, you might find yourself locked in… or out! Don’t take the risk, call Door Gurus at the first sign of trouble.
Unusual Sounds: You shouldn’t have to wake up the entire household when going out for a morning jog. Squeaking, creaking, or grinding are signs that your door is dealing with a larger issue. A worn hinge might grind or squeak, while a swollen frame means having to slam doors shut with a hip check. If your door sounds like it’s crying out for help, it’s time to call Door Gurus! An experienced door repair technician can adjust or replace noisy hinges, realign frames, or make any necessary improvements to correct door issues.
