Hello. I’m Maria Jardine. I’d love to talk to my readers about garage door maintenance and repairs. When you take the time to keep your garage doors in great condition, you can reduce your costs over the life of the doors. Well-maintained garage doors retain their easy movement and attractive appearance for years longer than ones that do not receive the proper level of care. On this site, I will teach you all the maintenance and repair techniques needed to keep your garage doors in phenomenal condition. Come by often to learn all you can about maintaining your garage doors.
Winter is finally over. Now is a good time to get your garage door serviced. That's especially true if you haven't had it serviced in a few years. Annual service calls can help keep your garage door running smoothly. If you've never scheduled a service call for your garage door before, read the list below.
Here are four services to include in your service appointment.
Inspect Safety Features
If you're getting your garage door serviced, you want to start with the safety features. If the safety features don't work, you could be at risk of accidents and injuries. A safety system inspection will let your garage door technician take care of repairs before an accident happens. Pay close attention to the auto-reverse, mechanical release, and photo sensors. If any of those components have problems, get them repaired right away.
Lubricate the Tracks
If it's been a while since you lubricated the tracks on your garage door system, now's the time to take care of that issue. Lack of lubrication can make your garage door wear out faster. That's because the garage door needs to work harder to move along the tracks. Plus, if the tracks aren't lubricated, your garage door will make some unpleasant noises.
There's a way to resolve both problems. You can get your garage door lubricated during the service call. If the tracks are dirty, it's a good idea to add cleaning to the service list. That way, the lubricant will be more effective.
Adjust the Opener
If you're ready to get your garage door serviced, don't forget about the garage door opener. The opener is an important part of your garage door system. If it's not functioning right, your garage door won't open or close the right way. During the service call, have the technician inspect the opener, and make any adjustments that are needed. If your garage door opener has been giving you problems, now would be a good time to have a replacement installed.
Repair the Door
If your garage door has a few dents and dings, talk to your garage door technician about repairs. Your garage door will move more effectively if it's not dented and dinged. Not only that, garage doors aren't as strong when they're damaged. To avoid mishaps, get your garage door repaired during the spring service appointment.
Don't take chances with your garage door. Schedule a service call right away. Contact a company like Shank Door for more info.
Share12 May 2023
