Your garage door will require maintenance and repairs throughout its life. Some of these you can take care of yourself while others you should not. Unless you are a garage door expert you will not have the full scope of knowledge required to complete repairs and garage door maintenance.
Maintenance that you can handle would be replacing batteries and reprogramming the garage door opener. But by handling uncommon repairs on your own, you risk making the situation worse. We have a few other reasons why you should avoid DIY garage door repairs.
Do You Have The Right Tools?
One of the biggest reasons you should not try to do garage door maintenance on your own is because of the tools. Garages require special tools that you may not have on hand and can be costly to purchase. A big mistake that a homeowner will often make is trying to repair or work on the garage with the wrong tools. This can actually cause more damage to the garage door. It can also result in injury.
Repairing the Right Pieces
Due to the intricacies of a garage door, you may think the problem is with one piece and in reality, it is with another piece altogether. Ask a professional for help to determine what is wrong with the garage door and then take the appropriate steps to complete the garage door maintenance.
Falls
Falls are not something you expect to happen while doing garage door maintenance but they are a real concern. Many repairs and maintenance require the use of a ladder. Keep in mind that the garage floor is made of concrete and should you fall you can become seriously injured.
Collapse Garage Door
You may think that a collapsed garage door is not a common occurrence and is only the cause of a freak accident. A garage door can weigh anywhere between 200 and 500 pounds. Imagine this amount of weight falling on you, your family, or even your car. A do-it-yourself approach to garage door repairs can cause a domino effect leaving you with a collapsed garage door.
There are so many things that can go wrong to cause a collapsed garage door, which is why you should allways leave it to the professionals. A simple repair that would have cost a couple of hundred dollars can quickly end up costing you thousands in car repairs, medical bills, and replacing items.
Torsion Springs are Deadly
Torsion springs are the most important part of a garage door and also the most deadly. They are not to be taken lightly.
If a spring breaks it will send other pieces of the garage door opener flying. If you or anything is in the path of the spring you are at great risk. These springs are heavy and when they are swinging they can cause real damage. If a spring causes damage to a vehicle, imagine the damage it can do to a person.
Save Time and Money by Calling Door-Mart™ Garage Doors
You can save yourself time, money, and headaches by hiring a professional to do your garage door maintenance and repairs. For the absolute experienced and most professional technician California has available, choose Door-Mart™ Garage Doors.
Call us at Door-Mart™ Garage Doors at 1-800-829-9833 or fill out our online form today. We are available 24/7.
