Properly working garage doors are important for your own safety and having at least once a year a planned check by a qualified garage door technician is a very good idea.
But between one check to the another you can also do a few things yourself to make sure your garage doors are in good shape.
Maintaining your garage door can definitely extend its lifespan and surely save you money on unnecessary repairs.
While annual inspections by qualified technicians are still necessary conducting your own garage door inspections once a month can revel small problems and prevent the from becoming big and costly issues.
Garage Door Maintenance Guide
Preliminary Examination
Check your garage door every few months and look for any visible damages and if you notice any unusual noises or uneven movements take action immediately and get professional help.
Keep A Clean Environment
Clean the door’s panels and wipe the tracks fronm dust and any kind of debris.
Safety Features
Aligned the safety sensors and make sure they work properly.
Lubricate Maintenance
Use silicon based lubricant and spray all moving parts like rollers, hinges and springs.
Hardware Check
Check and tighten all bolts and screws.
Check The Door Balance
By disconnecting the opener and manually moving the door halfway down you can check if the door is balanced if it stays in place.
Test Auto Reverse
Place a small object in the door’s path and close the door, it should reverse when it touches the object.
Replace Weather Stripping
Check if the bottom rubber seal is damaged and replace it before it’s completely worn out.
Paint and Protect
Wooden doors need paint job from time to time in order to seal and protect them from weather elements.
If you find it hard to handle your garage door maintenance by yourself you can always call a professional garage door repair company to help you.
