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I have an aluminum garage door that looks in great shape; the only problem is one of the brackets in the middle of the garage door broke. I thought someone would be able to weld it back together, but a garage door company said the whole door needs to be replaced.
Is that true? Can't a bracket on an aluminum garage door bracket be fixed without replacing the whole garage door along with permits?
I suspect the white wire with the stripe is actually the switched power from the switch. Putting together what you have said, I think your setup probably looks something like this:
Where the green wire is the ground and the red wire is your wire with the stripe.
If this doesn't match up with what you are seeing, then let me know what looks wrong and I will try to figure out how it is setup.
I would think the most likely candidate would be weakened springs. The springs that support the door are ridiculously strong, but do loose their strength over time. If they have weakened, the motor of your door opener has to lift more weight. The heavier the load, the more likely it will be to hang up on something. I would start by yanking the release rope on the door opener and lifting the door manually. Does it hang in the same place? Lube is definitely one thing to try. I would also check all the hardware connecting the guide wheels to the door and make sure all the screws are tight.
If the lube doesn't help and all the guide wheels are tight and it still hangs when opening manually, it's either a problem with the track or the springs. You could inspect the track itself for debris or call a pro. If you decide it is a spring issue, definitely call a pro. Even a weakened spring is still very strong and can cause injury if not handled properly.
If the lube doesn't help and all the guide wheels are tight and it does not hang when opening manually, there is probably an issue with the automatic garage door opener. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
Best Answer
You can buy most common parts separately. Replace the part rather than have it welded. Ask at your local hardware store (NOT "big-box" store) for a handyman reference, someone familiar with garage doors. Garage door companies will almost always recommend a new door.
Hey, while you are at your local "mom and pop" store, why don't you pick up a few items and help them stay in business?