Garage Door Repair After Vehicle Impact in Sloan’s Lake, Denver
This weekend, our team responded to a garage door repair call in the Sloan’s Lake area after a homeowner accidentally backed their car into the door. Impact damage is more common than people think, and when a panel gets pushed in or flexed, it can weaken the entire door system. That’s why quick reinforcement and a full safety check are so important.
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Installing a New Strut for Panel Reinforcement
The collision left the panels flexing, so we installed a new garage door strut. This horizontal steel bar runs across the inside of the door and adds essential rigidity. It helps prevent panels from bending, bowing, or cracking, especially after an impact. Without proper reinforcement, a damaged door can bind, shake, or put extra strain on the opener.
Resetting Cables and Restoring Safe Operation
Along with panel reinforcement, we also:
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Reset the lift cables back onto the drums
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Performed spring retention
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Completed a full door balance and safety test
When a door is hit, even lightly, the cables often slip off the drums, and the spring system can lose tension. Left unaddressed, this can lead to uneven movement, sudden drops, or the door getting stuck halfway.
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Why Impact Repairs Need Professional Attention
A garage door might look fine after being bumped by a car, but hidden issues can create long-term problems. A bent panel, loose hardware, or misaligned track can all stress the opener or cause the door to tilt and bind. Professional repairs ensure everything is properly aligned, reinforced, and safe.
Serving Sloan’s Lake and the Entire Denver Metro
Whether it’s impact damage, a bowing panel, or cables that keep slipping off, Harmony Garage Door Repair Denver offers fast, honest service throughout Sloan’s Lake and surrounding Denver neighborhoods. Our techs arrive ready to repair, reinforce, and get your door working smoothly again, often the same day.
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Give us a call if your garage door ever takes a hit or starts acting up. We’ll get it back to safe, reliable operation in no time.