If you haven’t had your garage door serviced in a while, now is a great time! We recommend that you schedule once a year service at your residential or commercial door. It is especially important to get your door serviced when temperature or moisture levels are about to rise or drop suddenly like the spring or fall. During these two times, your garage door parts are more likely to wear out quickly, especially if they already have damage. It is important to schedule annual garage door maintenance for three reasons.
Why you should get annual garage door maintenance:
First
A malfunctioning door is potentially dangerous. If your spring, cable, or opener were to break suddenly, these parts could injure a person or pet that happened to be standing beneath the door. In addition to checking these major parts, our maintenance includes ensuring the automatic reverse system is functioning. In order to guarantee the safety of your family, make annual garage door service a priority.
Second
Spending a little on annual maintenance now can save you a lot of money later. When a technician services your door, they will notice small damages that can be easily repaired before they escalate. They also lubricate and tighten all your garage door system parts in order to prevent unnecessary stress on individual parts.
Third
Scheduling a brief maintenance appointment on your own time will help you avoid an inconvenient broken garage door in the future. If you know your garage door system is functioning at its best, then you won’t have to worry about having your car trapped in the garage suddenly.
For all these reasons, scheduling annual preventive maintenance is an important aspect of ensuring that your garage door has a long, reliable life span. Without maintenance, your garage door system will wear out more quickly, costing you more in replacement parts long term. Instead of waiting for parts to break or wear, causing unnecessary damage to your garage door, contact us today to schedule your maintenance appointment.
Call an Expert
It’s always a good idea to have an expert come do a maintenance check, which includes:
Checking the bottom seal
Ensuring the balance of the garage door (springs)
Lubing and tightening the moving parts
Applying grease (not spray) to the motor rail
Making proper adjustments to the garage door opener
An expert will also check and do the following during a maintenance service:
Check torsion spring tension and balance
Check that cables are not worn or stretched
Check roller health – is it properly lubricated and rolling in the tracks?
Check that hinges are operating properly
Check the exterior vinyl weather trim – is it cracked or brittle? If yes, it may need to be replaced.
Check for cracking or stress on steel garage doors or rot and cracking for wood garage doors
Check the force and limits of the garage door opener
Check tracks for stress or bends
Tighten screws on hinges and struts as well as tracks if needed
Check bearing plates for wear and bearings
Apply spray lube to hinges, rollers, springs, and bearing plates
Apply grease (not spray) to the motor rail for smooth operation of the carriage carrier/trolly
Check remotes, wall button, safety sensors, and keypads
Once these items are checked and good to go, you’re set for colder months ahead.
If you do not want to commit to annual maintenance, at least watch for these signs of damage to your door.
Door sticking on its way up or down
Loose hinges
Seals wearing out
Grinding or squeaking noises
If you have noticed any of these issues and are ready to schedule your maintenance check, contact us today!
What is garage door maintenance?
Garage door maintenance involves checking all the parts of a garage door system for wear or damage annually. A technician also tightens hinges, lubricates moving parts, and replaces worn-out parts. This helps prevent avoidable accidents and damage by catching issues before they escalate.
How often should you get garage door maintenance?
We recommend annual garage door maintenance, either in the spring or fall. It is important to check all your parts when temperatures and moisture levels are about to change significantly.
What are some DIY maintenance tips?
Monthly Visual Check It’s smart to do a visual overview of your garage door each month. Make sure to check the following for signs of wear or damage with the door closed: Garage door springs Cables Rollers Pulleys Mounting hardware, such as hinges Clean the Door Surface We suggest applying car wax to your garage door finish to repel dirt and moisture. Also, the door should be wiped down with a soft cloth twice a year. This prevents damage, such as rusting, caused by dirt and debris that stick to the door. You could also use a mild detergent diluted with water. Safety Check It’s always a good idea to check the automatic door operators. These can cause serious injury if they are not maintained correctly. Doors equipped with automatic door operators can cause serious injury or death if not properly adjusted and operated. Learn more about how to maintain your garage door on our blog!
How can I schedule a maintenance appointment?
Contact us today at 678-960-3360! One of our expert technicians can usually be at your home same-day to perform a maintenance and safety check.
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