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Your garage door is a great way to keep your garage enclosed. Not everyone will keep their garage well organized and spotless. Plus, many people park their cars in their garage for storage. Not having a garage door would make it more vulnerable to theft. It is very important, then, to make sure that your garage door remains fully functional. 

The Key to Garage Door Maintenance

So, what’s the one thing that you need to do to make sure that your garage door remains functional at all times? There really isn’t any one thing that you can do. Sadly, no matter how much you care and maintain your garage door, something can go wrong at any point in time. Of course, there are ways that you can decrease these chances and prolong the life of your garage door but there is really no guarantee that once you do these things your garage door will last for a very long time – you can just trust it will last as long as possible. 

Things happen! That’s just the way it is. We just have to take all the precautions we can and hope that those doors will hold up their end of the bargain. So, what can you do? There are several things. Here are a few of them.

 

 

  • Clean the door regularly

It may seem like a given but many people do not think about cleaning their garage door. There are several areas to clean too. Make sure you wash the exterior and interior of the door. This will prevent a buildup of dust, dirt and other debris. It will also help the door to keep looking new. Since many garage doors are a part of the curb appeal of a home, you want your garage door to keep looking new and clean. Check the tracks of the garage door too. Remove any debris that has started to collect in them. This will prevent the door from getting stuck because too many items are in the track.

  • Lubricate the moving parts as needed

Do you realize just how much you use your garage door daily? Think about it. How many times does it open and close daily, weekly and even monthly? That is definitely a whole lot of movement. With movement, there will be friction. You really need to think about lubricating all the moving parts on your garage door. This is not something you will need to do every day, week or even every moth. Once a year should be fine. Just make sure that there is enough lubrication on the springs and all other moving parts that you notice. 

  • Tighten screws and bolts

Since there is so much movement with your garage door, the vibrations and movement of the parts may cause some screws and bolts to loosen a bit. It’s not that they will fall out the door after a few months. But, it doesn’t hurt to check them every once in a while. Just make sure that they remain tight and intact. No one wants their garage door to fall and get damaged because of loose screws that could easily be tightened.

 

 

  • Be observant and check for abnormalities

There are a lot of things to check for when it comes on to abnormalities. But, one of the first things that you should notice is how your garage door works when it is functioning properly. Anything outside of that norm should get attention. Pay special attention to the springs. They play a very important part in the functioning of your garage door. If your springs get damaged, they may be repairable. But, there are cases when they will have to be replaced.

Check for the balance of the door too. If it is not properly balanced, your garage door opener will have to work harder and that means you may cut down its lifespan. Just disengage the opener, push the door up halfway and see if it stays up. If it falls, you need to call the professionals for help. Make sure you have a garage door repair company in your area that is reliable, experienced and affordable so you can call on them at any time.

Another check that you should do is the cables. If your cables seem like they are about to break, make sure you get them sorted quickly. Broken cables are no good for your garage door. However, your locksmith should be able to replace them easily.

  • Get professional help if necessary

Some people prefer to be handy around their home and only call for help when necessary. Others prefer to relax and let the professionals handle it. If you do not want to go through the stress of checking your garage door, you can also get inspection services from your local garage door repair company. Many of these companies provide maintenance services too and they should be able to repair just about any damage that your garage door has. 

 

 

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