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Is it time to have your garage door serviced? Regular maintenance can save you a lot of money over time, extending the service life of your garage door while cutting down on the risk of costly repairs and frustrating breakdowns — to say nothing of improved safety and peace of mind.

Whether you're a regular looking to schedule another visit or looking into garage door maintenance for the first time, the team at Balanced Garage Doors will be glad to help you.

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Essential Garage Door Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Door Running Smoothly

Your garage door is one of the most frequently used entrances to your home. Given its constant use, regular garage door maintenance is essential for ensuring smooth operation and preventing costly repairs. Routine upkeep helps extend the lifespan of your door, increases safety, and keeps your garage door system operating efficiently. Whether you have a manual or automatic door, following a consistent maintenance routine is key to avoiding unexpected breakdowns.

In this blog, we'll share important garage door maintenance tips and the best practices for overhead garage door maintenance to keep your door functioning at its best.

1. Inspect and Tighten Hardware Regularly

The constant movement of a garage door can loosen its hardware over time. Checking for loose bolts, brackets, and fasteners should be part of your regular overhead garage door maintenance routine.

  • What to do: Using a socket wrench, tighten all bolts and brackets on the door and track.
  • Why it matters: Loose hardware can cause the garage door to become misaligned or noisy, potentially leading to bigger problems if left unattended.

2. Test the Door's Balance

An imbalanced garage door can put extra strain on the opener, causing it to work harder and wear out faster. Testing the balance of your garage door is a simple yet crucial part of garage door maintenance.

  • What to do: Disconnect the opener by pulling the release handle. Manually lift the garage door halfway and let go. If the door stays in place, it's balanced. If it moves, you may need to adjust the springs.
  • Why it matters: A properly balanced door ensures that the opener doesn't have to overwork itself, which prolongs its lifespan and helps prevent breakdowns.

If you notice an issue with balance, contact a professional at Balanced Garage Doors for help adjusting the springs safely.

3. Lubricate Moving Parts

Proper lubrication is one of the simplest yet most effective garage door maintenance tips for keeping your door operating smoothly. Over time, moving parts such as rollers, hinges, and tracks can wear down if not lubricated regularly.

  • What to do: Apply a high-quality lithium grease or silicon spray to the rollers, hinges, and tracks. Avoid using heavy oils, which can attract dust and dirt.
  • Why it matters: Lubrication reduces friction and helps the garage door operate quietly while preventing wear on the moving parts.

4. Inspect and Replace Weatherstripping

Weatherstripping plays a vital role in keeping out the elements and maintaining the energy efficiency of your home. Over time, it can crack or wear out, allowing moisture, dirt, and drafts to enter your garage.

  • What to do: Inspect the weatherstripping along the bottom of the door and the sides. If you see any cracks or signs of wear, replace it with new weatherstripping.
  • Why it matters: Replacing worn weatherstripping helps protect your garage and home from the elements, preventing water damage and improving insulation.

5. Test the Auto-Reverse Safety Feature

The auto-reverse feature is a critical safety component of any automatic garage door. This feature ensures that the door reverses direction if it encounters an object while closing, preventing injuries and damage.

What to do: Place an object (like a block of wood) under the door and close it. The door should reverse upon contact with the object. If it doesn't, the auto-reverse feature may need adjustment or repair.

Why it matters: Ensuring the auto-reverse function works properly is key to keeping your family and property safe.

6. Clean and Inspect the Rollers

Rollers are essential for ensuring the smooth movement of your garage door. When they become worn or damaged, they can lead to increased noise and may cause the door to stick or struggle during operation.

What to do: Inspect the rollers for signs of wear, rust, or damage. Clean them regularly to remove any dirt or debris, and lubricate them to ensure smooth movement. If the rollers are worn or cracked, replace them.

Why it matters: Keeping the rollers in good condition helps prevent jerky movements and noisy operation, and a pricey repair.

7. Check the Cables for Wear and Tear

Cables are another important component of your garage door's lifting system. While it's best to leave cable repairs to professionals, regular inspections can help you catch signs of wear before they lead to a serious issue.

  • What to do: Look for fraying or broken strands along the cables. If you notice any damage, call a garage door technician for immediate repairs.
  • Why it matters: Faulty cables can lead to dangerous malfunctions, putting your safety at risk.

Keep Your Garage Door in Top Condition

It's time to extend the life of your garage door and guarantee it operates smoothly year-round. Regular overhead garage door maintenance, such as lubricating moving parts, inspecting the balance, and replacing worn components, helps prevent costly repairs and ensures your door's performance.

If you're unsure about performing any of these tasks or notice significant wear on your garage door, Balanced Garage Doors is here to help. Schedule a professional maintenance checkup today to keep your garage door in optimal condition.

6 Benefits Of Routine Garage Door Maintenance

Wondering why you should invest in garage door maintenance instead of just waiting until you need repairs or a replacement? Here are a few points to consider:

Maintenance means cheaper repairs

Little problems with your garage door can cause more substantial damage if you continue to operate it without noticing.

Improved reliability means less frustration

You don't want to find out your garage door has a problem by getting stuck with your garage door open or closed through the night.

A maintained garage door is a safe door

While your garage door is full of features intended to keep it safe even if it fails, years and years of degradation and problems can lead to property damage or injury when something goes wrong.

Regular maintenance lets you plan for the future

With a professional to assess your garage door's condition and operation, you can plan for future repairs and replacement with complete knowledge.

Fix minor problems without requesting service just for that

While our team is there, we can help you with little headaches and questions related to your garage door without you needing to make that an entire visit of its own.

Maintained garage doors last longer

By keeping up with garage door maintenance, you ensure your garage door and its components will last as long as possible before you need to think about replacement.

Leave Garage Door Maintenance To A Pro

Knowing the value of maintenance and the importance of replacing certain garage door components over time, you might be tempted to DIY the repairs — especially if you know your way around a toolbox.

It's important to realize that the simplicity of a garage door is deceptive, and this is a job for professionals. The sheer weight of a garage door and the forces involved in allowing one to open and close smoothly mean that mistakes can lead to catastrophic harm to you or your property.

If you need garage door maintenance for Amarr, Clopay, Wayne Dalton, or any other brand, Balanced Garage Doors can help.

Trust Balanced Garage Doors For Tune-Ups

When you need your garage door serviced, trust the team at Balanced Garage Doors to deliver superior work quality and customer care. We work with reliable products installed by trained and experienced professionals, with great prices and reliable scheduling. There's no better choice for your garage door maintenance visit.

Contact us online or call 770-880-0376 today to learn more about our garage door maintenance services or schedule a visit.

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We were pleased with the professional job that our technician from Balanced Garage Doors did this afternoon. I loved the ability to schedule an appointment online and, Spencer did a great job replacing our garage door opener, programming our remotes and cars, and answering all of our questions.... We were pleased with the professional job that our technician from Balanced Garage Doors did this afternoon. I loved the ability to schedule an appointment online and, Spencer did a great job replacing our garage door opener, programming our remotes and cars, and answering all of our questions. I highly recommend Balanced Garage Doors.

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The young man who showed up to help was amazing. He was polite, kind, and understanding of the (complex) situation I found myself in today. He somehow was able to repair my garage door issue the same day. I thought the issue would take multiple visits to the property, but he had many years of... The young man who showed up to help was amazing. He was polite, kind, and understanding of the (complex) situation I found myself in today. He somehow was able to repair my garage door issue the same day. I thought the issue would take multiple visits to the property, but he had many years of industry experience, so it was a same day job to him. I didn't even know my garage door opener had Wi-Fi, the young man even explained how to get that working. I no longer have a security issue - see image - squatters could have crawled under the door. 10/10 will recommend.

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I cannot recommend Balanced Garage Doors enough! They were extremely professional in responding to our request. They were proactive in communicating when to expect them, when they were on their way, etc. Dylan could not have been any more courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. He gave... I cannot recommend Balanced Garage Doors enough! They were extremely professional in responding to our request. They were proactive in communicating when to expect them, when they were on their way, etc. Dylan could not have been any more courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. He gave clear explanation as to what needed to be done and what the price was. Their prices were much more reasonable than any other garage door company we contacted. The quality of work performed was fantastic.

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