Your home is your haven and you want to maintain it in tip-top shape. Garage door maintenance is an important part of keeping up with your home as well as the security of your family.
Although each garage door will require a different amount of maintenance, some doors will need less maintenance than others.
We have made a list of the top seven ways you can prevent your garage door from wearing down.
1. Check For Unusual Sights And Sounds
On a daily basis, you may not even give your garage door a second thought but when you do have a moment it is a good idea to take some time to listen and look at your door.
Things to look out for include:
- Squeaks
- Scrapes
- Slow rising
- And visible jerking
It may seem like a small thing to do but it is a major part of garage door maintenance.
2. Check The Balance
You can check the balance of your garage door by pulling your garage door opener’s release handle and opening the door halfway. You may need the door tightened if the door moves when you are checking the balance. This is another important part of garage door maintenance.
3. Check Nuts And Bolts Are Tightened
The most obvious but important garage door maintenance you may have heard of is checking that the nuts and bolts are tightened. Over time nuts and bolts can loosen which can be dangerous for your safety. Ensure everything is tightened in all the right spots.
4. Lubricate Moving Parts
Once per year, you will want to lubricate the overhead springs, the opener’s chain, and screws. The biggest problems in garage doors can come from friction that is caused by a lack of lubrication.
5. Review Your Lift Cables
Your lift cables are an important part of garage door maintenance. They make sure the system works properly and if they are worn down they can potentially snap. If a lift cable snaps this can lead to the garage door no longer working and serious injuries can occur if anyone is around when it snaps.
Keep your family safe by checking the lift cables and get a professional to replace them if they are worn down.
6. Weatherstripping
Moisture can destroy any object and keeping your garage dry is a crucial part of garage door maintenance. You should check your weather stripping for cracks or missing parts. If you find any issues you will need to replace them.
7. Test Safety Features
Most garage doors will have safety features installed to prevent any mishaps.
Using a heavy object like a brick, place it on the floor and ensure that your garage door bumps into it and immediately reverses. If it does not and instead tries to put pressure on the brick you may need a new garage door. You will also want to run your leg against the strip that detects movement.
Call Door-Mart™ Garage Doors For Their Expertise
If you need a new garage door or need a part repaired, you can contact Door-Mart™ Garage Doors anytime. With our expert service, you can rest assured knowing that your current or new garage door will function perfectly well after we’re done.
Call us at 1-800-829-9833 or visit our contact page.
