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Professional Garage Door Service in Myrtle Beach

Skylift Garage Doors provides complete garage door service in Myrtle Beach, focused on safe, smooth, and reliable daily operation. Springs, cables, rollers, and tracks are inspected and adjusted so the door lifts easily and stays balanced. When the door is properly counterbalanced, the opener simply guides the door instead of straining to pull it. Our technicians look at the entire system, making sure movement is smooth through the tracks, panels stay aligned, and the opener responds correctly. The goal is a door that feels light by hand and operates confidently by remote.

Why small issues need professional attention

Minor changes in balance or track alignment can quickly turn into bigger problems if they are ignored. You might notice new noises, hesitation, or a door that stops or reverses unexpectedly. These are signs of added resistance that put extra strain on the opener and other hardware. Skylift Garage Doors focuses on lowering friction first, then setting opener limits and force to match the corrected door. That sequence keeps your system predictable, extends the life of components, and reduces the chance of inconvenient breakdowns.

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What a service visit from Skylift includes

Every garage door service in Myrtle Beach begins with a short conversation about what you have noticed, such as new noises, changes in speed, or how the door behaves in different weather. Our technician then disengages the opener and hand-cycles the door to check true balance and overall movement. Tracks are checked for plumb, level, and proper spacing on the vertical sections and through the curve. Cable winds on both drums are inspected to confirm even lift and smooth travel near the floor. Roller stems and bearings are examined for wear or grit, and hinges are checked for damage that could affect panel alignment. To finish, opener limits and force are evaluated, and photo-eyes are verified for secure mounting, correct alignment, and reliable response.

Common garage door noises we diagnose

Unusual sounds are one of the most common reasons homeowners call for garage door service in Myrtle Beach. A bright squeal in the curve usually points to track spacing that has shifted. A sharp clack where panels meet often indicates hinge wear or looseness. A dull thud near the floor can mean low spring tension or a seal that is being compressed too hard. A click or rhythmic bump may come from flat-spotted rollers or uneven cable winds. If the door reverses without a clear reason, sensors or force settings may need attention. Our technicians use these clues to find and correct the underlying cause, not just the symptom.

How we correct problems step by step

Skylift Garage Doors follows a deliberate order during each service visit. First, torsion springs are adjusted so the door is properly balanced and can hold at mid travel with the opener disconnected. Next, tracks are squared and spaced so they are parallel and in plane, removing side load and keeping rollers centered. Worn or noisy rollers are replaced with smooth, sealed-bearing options to reduce resistance. Hinges that are loose or damaged are tightened or replaced to keep panels aligned through the radius. Once the door moves freely, opener travel limits and force are set to manufacturer specifications, and safety sensors are cleaned, tightened, and aligned so they respond only when needed.

Garage door service for coastal Myrtle Beach homes

Homes in Myrtle Beach face unique challenges from salt air, wind, and shifting temperatures. During service, Skylift Garage Doors accounts for corrosion, grit, and thermal movement that affect hardware and seals. We recommend and install sealed-bearing rollers that hold up better in coastal conditions, set track spacing to allow for expansion and contraction, and position sensors to avoid common glare paths across the garage opening. Weather seals are adjusted so they protect against drafts and moisture without adding unnecessary drag. The goal is a door that feels consistent day to day, even as coastal weather changes.

Repairs you may see during a visit

During a typical service appointment, you may see our technician adjust spring tension to restore proper balance, correct track spacing through the curve, and secure loose brackets or fasteners. Flat or gritty rollers are often replaced to improve smooth travel, and hinge hardware is checked to prevent panel binding. LiftMaster openers are recalibrated after these corrections so limits and force match the improved door movement. Photo-eyes are mounted securely and aligned to protect your family and vehicles. Each step is explained clearly so you understand what was done and why it matters.

How your door should feel after service

After a professional service visit, you should notice easier starts, smoother movement through the curve, and a soft, controlled stop at the floor. With the opener disengaged, the door should hold at mid travel when balanced correctly. The opener should sound steady and relaxed rather than strained. Safety features, including photo-eyes and contact reversal, should respond predictably when tested, giving you confidence in everyday use.

Service checklist our technicians follow

During your appointment, our technicians confirm spring balance, inspect cables and drum winds, correct track plumb, level, and spacing, and check roller condition and alignment. Hinges and fasteners are tightened or replaced, and panel alignment is verified. LiftMaster opener limits and force settings are recalibrated, chain or belt tension is set, and photo-eyes are mounted securely with the beam squared to the travel path. Seal contact at the threshold and corners is reviewed so the door closes cleanly against the slab.

Schedule service

Restore smooth lift, quiet travel, and dependable safety with a garage door service visit from Skylift. Our team explains what we find, recommends practical options, and demonstrates the results before we finish.

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