A Cromwell customer noticed their garage door shaking as it closed. We inspected the door, replaced worn pulleys, and upgraded steel rollers to quiet nylon rollers.
A homeowner in Cromwell, CT contacted us after noticing their garage door shaking significantly while going down. A garage door that shudders or shakes during movement is often a sign of worn hardware along the lift or tracking system, so we performed a thorough inspection to identify the problem.
Upon examining the door mechanism, we found that the pulleys were completely shot. When garage door pulleys wear out or seize, they fail to guide the cables smoothly, causing uneven travel, resistance, and noticeable shaking as the door lowers.
To resolve the issue, we replaced the damaged pulleys to restore proper balance and smooth cable movement. While completing the pulley service, we also replaced the customer's old steel rollers with quiet nylon rollers. Upgrading to nylon rollers provides a much quieter operation and reduces vibration along the tracks.
Following the pulley replacement and roller upgrade, we tested the garage door through full cycles to ensure it operated smoothly, quietly, and safely without shaking.
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