Our garage doors are an important part of our homes that provide us with convenience, security, and protection for our vehicles and valuables. The garage door needs regular maintenance to keep it protected and operating smoothly. Winter can be especially brutal on garage doors because it can expose them to freezing temperatures, snow, high winds, and moisture. This can cause issues of many kinds with garage doors that, left unchecked, can compromise the integrity of your door. By following the maintenance tips below every spring, you will prolong the life of your door and prevent unexpected breakdowns.
- Visual Inspection: In the first days of spring, take some time to visually inspect your garage door. Check for damaged cables & springs, gaps in coils, rust, and damaged garage door panels. If you notice anything of concern, contact your local garage door technician immediately. You will want to address the issue quickly before it worsens, compromising your door.
- Lubrication: The winter months likely exposed the components of your garage door to moisture at freezing temperatures. Properly lubricate all vital components of your garage door to reduce friction and minimize wear and tear. Avoid using oil-based lubricants because they can attract dirt, debris, and pests which can lead to potential issues.
- Balance and Tension: Your garage door springs are crucial to the safe operation of your door. They need to be rebalanced from time to time and their tension checked to ensure. We recommend that you hire a garage door technician to perform a balance and tension check as it can be dangerous work. The technician can determine if adjustments need to be made and perform them if necessary. This will ensure that your garage door is safe for use.
- Check the Safety Cables: Check if your garage door has safety cables installed. Safety cables are essential components that prevent the springs from causing significant damage or injury in case of a spring failure. These cables run through the center of the springs and are attached to the wall or ceiling. Inspect them to ensure they are in good condition. Check for damage or any signs of wear and tear. If you find anything concerning, contact a professional garage door company to come perform repairs.
- Professional Inspection and Maintenance: Some things can only be done by a professional garage door technician. It is important to have all vital components of your garage door inspected by a technician. They can identify issues that others cannot and have the tools to fix any issue that is found. Having regular professional inspections and maintenance performed will ensure your door is safe to operate.
At Twin Tiers Overhead Doors Inc., we provide professional garage door repairs
to the Bradford, PA area. We are here to help you with all
your garage door needs. Our garage door technicians can help perform all your
maintenance tasks including door rebalancing, tension spring replacement, lubrication
of moving parts, and fixing garage door opener issues. Contact us
today to
schedule your garage door maintenance!
