Garage Doors Maintenance

A garage door makes up an important part of your home. And it is equally important and necessary to keep it in good working condition. Regular maintenance is key to ensuring that your garage door functions properly and securely. Here are some maintenance tasks that should be done on a garage door:

Garage Door Lubrication:

The moving parts of your garage door must be lubricated regularly to ensure hurdle less operation. 

Using a silicon based lubricant is advised to avoid attracting dust and debris.

Tighten loose hardware:

• With time, the hardware holding your garage door in its place may become loose. This will enable the door to become unstable. And checking for loose nuts,bolts,and screws and tightening them is necessary.
• Checking for wear and tear: Look for signs of wear and tear on certain parts of your garage door. Furthermore, inspect the springs, cables and rollers. Replace any part that shows damage. This will prevent more damage and safety issues.

Balance the Garage door:

• An unbalanced garage door may cause a lot of weight on the opener.  To check the balance of your garage door, disconnect the opener and manually open and close the door. If it’s balanced, it should operate smoothly.

Check the safety features:

• Safety features are pre installed in garage doors. Such as sensors that detect possible obstructions and prevent the door from closing. Testing of these features regularly is important to ensure that they are functioning properly.

Clean the tracks:

• Dust and debris get stuck in the tracks of your garage door. This causes them to get stuck and operate less smoothly. To fix this issue, you can use a brush to remove the debris and clean the tracks with a piece of cloth.

Inspect the weatherstripping:

• Regular check-ups of the weatherstripping on your garage door is essential to ensure that it is in optimal condition, replace it if deemed necessary.

Keep the door clean:

• Regular cleaning of your garage door with a light detergent and water is a good idea. Furthermore, avoid using strong cleaners and scrubbing too hard as it may damage the finish of the door 

Test the opener:

• Testing your garage door to ensure that it is working properly is important. 

To conclude, regular maintenance is important to make sure that your garage door stays in its best working  condition.

By following the tips provided , you can help extend the life of your garage door and prevent any potential safety hazards. 

Upon facing any difficulty with your garage door, do not hesitate to contact for help.