Spring is always the perfect time for reorganizing and cleaning your garage. While it’s easy to focus on basic tasks like getting rid of unnecessary staff it is very important not overlook maintaining your garage door and opener.
After the hard winter, these systems also need refreshing and maintenance so that they can continue to serve us faithfully.
Taking care of your garage door and opener provides many benefits. It will ensure your system running smoothly, reduce the risk of unexpected problems but more importantly to avoid costly repairs.
A properly maintained garage door last longer and by catching small issues early you can prevent them from turning into big problems and save lots of money in the long run.
Garage Door Inspection
Before you start your inspection it is highly recommended to use a compressed air duster to clear any dust and debris a way as it will help to make an efficient checkup.
Visual Check
Look for rust that can weaken the springs, cracks or breaks mean they need immediate replacements. Frayed cables may show too much tension within the springs and can lead to imbalance door that can go off tracks.
Balance and Tension
The best way to check If the springs might need adjusting is if your garage door won’t stay open halfway when you lift it manually. You can preform this check by disconnecting the garage door opener and lift the door to the halfway point and see if the door stays in place. If it falls the springs likely need more tension.
It is highly recommended to call a professional garage door technician to adjust the springs because the springs holds enormous tension and if you don’t really experienced in jobs like this you can get yourself badly injured.
Door’s Moving Components
Lubricate all moving parts such as rollers, hinges, tracks and springs. Better to use a silicone-based lubricant to reduce friction as possible.
Inspect the Weatherstripping
Check around the entire door to see if the weatherstripping got damaged through winter, it is very important for energy efficiency and keeping out pests.
Opener Inspection
Maintaining your garage door opener is also key factor to smooth door operation, follow these simple steps to ensure your opener in good condition:
Check your garage door opener and look for signs of any kind of damage. Loud noises like grinding or squeaking may mean some of its parts are worn out or loose.
In order to test the garage door safety features open the door and place a box under the door then close the door and see if the door reverse when it touches the object. If your door has safety sensors test them by waving your leg in front of the sensors while closing the door. The door should reverse immediately if it detects the movement.
