Garage doors are an essential part of your home. Imagine a busy morning where you’re running late to work, and you realize your garage door won’t open. Disaster!
At Rose Quality Garage Doors, we want your garage door to operate efficiently & smoothly. Follow these easy garage door maintenance tips to guarantee your garage door’s integrity and functionality every day of the year.
Lubricate
When you invest time in ensuring your garage door is well lubricated, you can prevent future noises and keep your door operating effortlessly for months and even years. Take spray lubricant found in any local hardware store, and use it to grease the opener’s chain or drive screw. You may also want to lubricate the door’s hinges, tracks, and rollers for the best results.
Tighten
Garage doors get opened and closed numerous times throughout the day. The constant movements and vibrations can loosen the hardware over time. With this in mind, it’s crucial to tighten your garage door periodically. This includes tightening loose roller brackets or bolts with a socket wrench.
Test Auto-Reverse
Nowadays, garage doors come with an auto-reverse feature to prevent accidents and injuries. It’s essential to test this feature once or twice a year to confirm it’s working correctly. To try it, place a brick or piece of wood underneath your door and activate the door opener. If your door reverses automatically when it touches the object, you’ll know it’s working properly. Otherwise, you may want to get it checked.
Ensure Balance
When your garage door is not correctly balanced, this puts a strain on the door opener, which eventually leads to short-term damage. To verify if your door is balanced, pull the release handle and disconnect the opener. Next, manually open the door halfway. If your door is balanced correctly, it will hold its position. If your door starts to fall, then the spring’s tension will need adjustment.
Have a Backup Plan
While some of the previous tips are simple enough to follow, your best option is to have a reliable and experienced garage door company you can call to get the job done right the first time.
Work With The Local Garage Experts
Rose Quality Garage Doors is a local and family-owned business with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. If your garage door isn’t working correctly, our highly qualified technicians will provide you with the prompt and professional service you deserve.
