The garage door is the largest piece of moving equipment in the house, yet it gets the least amount of maintenance and care. Simply taking a little bit of time to check up on your garage door can end up saving you a lot of money, and ensure that your garage door works seamlessly for years to come. Don’t wait until the next time it breaks down. Here are a few tips to keep your garage door running smoothly.
Keep Your Garage Door Running Smoothly
- Check for warning signs: The first sign that your garage door needs attention is seeing or hearing something unusual. If you hear creaking or scratching sounds or see the garage door not moving smoothly, it is a definite warning sign that your garage door is not operating efficiently. A properly functioning garage door should operate silently. Acting quickly when these issues arise will end up saving you money.
- Tighten nuts and bolts: Garage doors go up and down hundreds of times each year. Each time the machine is used, the vibration causes the hardware to get slightly looser each time. Examine and tighten each bolt and bracket with a socket wrench.
- Clear debris on tracks: Check to see if any rust or debris have accumulated on the tracks on the side of the garage door. If there is any major track damage, it is very important to contact a professional before the problem gets any worse.
- Lubricate any moving parts: Make sure that anything in the system that moves, such as chains, rollers, springs, or pulleys, is lubricated. We recommend using a white lithium grease as a lubricant. This only needs to be done a couple of times a year, and will only take a couple of minutes. If anything seems stuck, just apply a penetrating solution such as WD-40, wipe clean, and then apply the lubricant.
Garage doors are complex machines. There are a lot of heavy equipment that can be dangerous. If any structural issues arise with your garage door, we strongly recommend consulting a professional. At The Freeport Garage Door Company , our team of friendly experts repairs all types of doors, regardless of brand. We even fix our competitors mistakes! Building or remodeling your home or business? We’ll show you how the right door completes your project with a custom finish. To learn more about how Freeport Garage Door Company can help you, visit our services page or give us a call today at 516-623-1928.
