Garage Door is bouncing when opened

[korygrandy]

My garage door is bouncing on one side when it is opened. It bounces about 4 times, each time the bounce is less severe and then it just rolls up nicely from that point. This started happening a couple months ago.

I have had this serviced with new springs, guides, rollers etc. I just lubed it as well to eliminate all the squeaks.

What would cause this door to bounce on one side like this?

 

[waterinthefuel]

Re: Garage Door is bouncing when opened

It's bouncing because something is binding. You just have to figure out what!

 

[rockyrude]

Re: Garage Door is bouncing when opened

I agree with waterinthefuel but I would look at the side that is not bouncing because the side that is bouncing is the side that can move.

 

[TiredoleBoy]

Re: Garage Door is bouncing when opened

Hmm... preloaded cable or springs? Type of opener and where it is mounted? Type of door, wood panel or aluminum?Is the track dented anywhere slightly? I hope you did not grease the track.Also make sure both sides are even when raising.

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: Garage Door is bouncing when opened

http://www.homerepairforum.com/forum/forum-news/6343-garage-door-forum.html

 

[casman72]

Re: Garage Door is bouncing when opened

Have you checked your spring (or springs) to make sure that one or both are not broken? Also, if you have not lubricated the rollers and hinges recently(with-in the last year) you may want to do so. FYI, if the springs are broken, please DO NOT attempt to repair this without first knowing what you are about, all to often a do-it your selfer loses a finger due to spring tension. Hope this helps.

 

[korygrandy]

Re: Garage Door is bouncing when opened

I had the springs, tracks, rollers, cables all replaced a year ago. I have replaced springs myself in the past and am aware of the dangers and skills needed to do this. I just lubricated everything a week ago thinking that might help this problem. Maybe if I took a quick video of the problem it might help?