Maintain your garage doors to keep it working for years

07/10/2018

Purchasing a garage door is a great investment, but you will likely want to get the most out of your garage door by taking as good of care as possible you can in maintaining it. Maintaining a garage door isn’t extremely difficult because they do not typically require high amounts of maintenance. The first step you should take is to inspect your garage door for any damages that may have worn the material down over time.

If you do see any signs of real damage, be sure to make the repairs before operating the door again. The average home handyman should have no trouble repairing basic parts, but a less experienced individual may want to hire an experienced garage door repairman to do the work for him. Maintaining the roller tracks is one of the most important elements in repairing a garage door. Be sure also to tight any loose bolts and replace any that are rusted.

One of the key steps in garage door maintenance is to make sure that all of the moving parts of the door are well lubricated. This ensures that the garage door will not get stuck at an inopportune time. Parts of the garage door that should be lubricated include the door lock mechanism, all of the hinges and the rollers. Also be sure go clean the inside of the roller tracks with any thin brush tool you may have on hand. Lastly, check the track alignment to ensure that it is even. If you have a level, use it to ensure that the track is in the correct position. If it isn’t you can loosen the bolts and tap a solid flat object and use a tool onhand to tap it. Remember to retighten the bolts when you are finished.