Garage Door Maintenance Tips
Garage doors are a wonderfully useful tool that you use on a daily basis, but they do tend to fail if not looked after properly. Just like any tool, garage doors need regular maintenance in order to continue working well. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your garage doors are always in good working order when you need them.
Inspect and Listen
Every time you open or close your garage door, pay attention to anything that might not work properly. You can listen for grinding or scraping noises that may indicate the door is off balance. You can also listen for any rattles from loose hardware. The vibration from a door opening and closing multiple times a day can cause hardware to become loose.
Replace Worn Parts
There are some parts of a garage door that can easily be replaced and tend to wear down within a couple of years. To keep your door in good working order, it’s important to check the rollers and weather-stripping for any wear and tear. If you notice it’s worn or cracked, you should replace it. This may be done on your own or you may call in a professional to handle your component repairs or replacements for you.
Lubricate the Moving Parts
Any part of the door that moves should be lubricated on a regular basis. There are a couple of different types of lubrication to use. A thicker grease works best on the opener’s chain or screws. For the hinges and overhead springs, you can use a spray lubricant. It is best to get these from your garage door specialist to ensure that you have the right type for your particular door. Lubrication only takes about 10 minutes and needs to be done about once a year.
Clear the Tracks
The tracks of a garage door can get all manner of things in them, from cobwebs to bits of debris brought in from birds and rodents. It’s a good idea to regularly check to ensure that the tracks are clear. That way, the doors will easily slide up and down.
Regular Professional Maintenance
Once a year, you should have a maintenance and servicing professional inspect the door. With their experience, the maintenance worker will often notice potential issues that you don’t see until it’s too late. They are also up to date on the newest legislation and can ensure that your garage door is safe.
Most garage door maintenance is easy enough for you to manage on your own. However, you’ll want to have a professional check-in from time to time, as well. At
Thoroughbred Industrial Doors, we offer maintenance services for your needs.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your maintenance requirements.
