Annual garage door maintenance can prevent most major problems.
A professional should handle this maintenance to prevent injuries.
Garage door maintenance typically consists of a visual inspection, cleaning and lubrication, and testing the balance of your garage door.
Importance of Preventative Garage Door Maintenance
A malfunctioning garage door can quickly become a major problem when you cannot get your car out of your garage on your way to work, and it can also become a serious safety issue. Fortunately, regular maintenance can make garage door issues of this level much less likely to happen. The Balanced Garage Doors team can help Georgia homeowners keep their garage doors functioning their best for as long as possible through regular inspections and maintenance.
Garage Door Preventative Maintenance Tips
Here are some of the most beneficial ways in which a professional can make sure that your garage door lasts as long as possible.
Visually Inspect Hardware
Our professional maintenance starts with a thorough visual inspection of your garage door system to identify any parts that are damaged, out of place, or show an unsafe amount of wear and tear. This step includes checking for:
Frayed cables
Loose or missing bolts
Worn rollers
Clear Tracks
Cleaning garage door tracks regularly is an important step in keeping your door moving smoothly and preventing alignment problems. This step includes removing any dirt, grease, or other debris buildup in your tracks, and it should only be done by a professional to prevent pinched fingers or other injuries.
Test Balance
A properly functioning garage door depends on getting the right balance between assistance from the motor and springs that handle some of the work of moving your door. Our manual lift test involves disconnecting the opener and manually lifting your garage door partway open to see if it stays in place or poorly functioning springs cause it to fall or move too quickly. We do not recommend doing this yourself because a heavy door that does not move how you expect it to has the potential to cause serious injuries.
Lubricate Moving Parts
Adding a quality lubricant to your garage door's hinges and rollers can make a significant difference when it comes to reducing noise and friction. No one wants to be the one with the squeaky door that is loud enough for their entire street to recognize, but choosing a cheap product can be more likely to result in further damage.
How Often Does a Garage Door Need Maintenance?
We generally recommend having your door professionally inspected and adjusted at least once per year to keep it working properly. In some cases, it can also be a good idea to have garage doors with especially heavy use or doors that have had multiple past issues maintained every six months to make sure that you are still able to catch potential issues within a reasonable amount of time. You can also visually inspect your system yourself more frequently, such as once per month, to spot any potential problems that you want our team to take a look at.
Ensure Safety and Longevity With Professional Maintenance
Having a professional like Balanced Garage Doors inspect and adjust your garage door is an important step in keeping it safe and functional. We do not recommend attempting to work on your garage door yourself because even a minor error can be quite dangerous. Our experts are a much safer choice for making sure that your garage door is put together properly to keep it from falling and prevent other potential injuries. Proper assembly and maintenance also makes a significant difference when it comes to keeping your garage door from wearing out faster than it should.
How Much Does Garage Door Maintenance Cost?
Garage door maintenance costs can vary depending on the current condition of your garage door and exactly what needs to be done. Most of our annual services are relatively inexpensive, and regular maintenance over time is much more cost-effective than waiting until you cannot get your car out of your garage to purchase a new system at a time when it may not fit into your budget. The Balanced Garage Doors team is also committed to affordability, and we offer a free 25-point inspection to help you identify what your garage door might benefit from before committing to additional services.
Contact Balanced Garage Doors to Schedule Your Annual Inspection and Tune-Up
At Balanced Garage Doors, we are here to help homeowners across Georgia take steps to keep their garage doors operating smoothly and safely. We recommend having your garage door inspected by a professional each year to identify early signs of potential issues and have them fixed before they become much larger problems. Regular cleaning and lubrication also helps to prevent the need to pay for expensive major repairs at all. Contact us today to schedule your annual garage door maintenance!
