Your garage door is essential for your home's safety and security, but what happens if it won't raise all the way? Handling a malfunctioning garage door can be both frustrating and, in certain situations, even hazardous. There are multiple reasons why your door may not be raising all the way, ranging from worn-out gears to broken springs. Fortunately, repairing a garage door isn't rocket science, and with the right tools and a bit of patience, you can fix it yourself in no time.

Your garage door is important for a number of reasons. Depending on the garage door you have, it may be a decorative focal point that helps to pull the home's architecture and style together. It will also open to allow you access to the garage, so you can pull your car in for covered parking. It can also be left open, and a screen can be installed so you can enjoy fresh air in the garage.

Your garage door springs help to hold the heavy weight of the garage door. As your tension springs become loose, they will begin to show signs that they are no longer working properly. It is important that you do not touch your garage door springs. These springs are made out of tightly coiled metal and can snap if they are adjusted too tight. Once a garage door spring snaps, it expands out fast, potentially causing you harm.