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Old 03-18-2015, 07:49 PM   #326
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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist View Post
I'm having an issue with my garage door. Over the past three months or so the door would start to lift and stop after about 18 to 24 inches. Initially it was very sporadic but over the last week it happens about half the time. I'm assuming something is binding as the door opens. Has anyone experienced a similar problem before?
It probably means there's too much opening force. First thing I would do would be to grease the chain/belt and the rolling wheels. If that doesn't help you may have a seized wheel which will need replacing.

Here's a link to common garage door issues:

http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infgar/infgar1.html

Edit: Check the bottom rollers first as they generally are the first to rust

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