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Garage Door Repair Glendale AZ - Garage Door Maintenance
Our homes, sometimes need constant maintenance, especially the garden and we all know about that! However when our garage door suddenly decides to stop working, it can be a real pain. Keeping on top of garage door maintenance can be pretty straightforward. As it will only take a few minutes out of your day, once or twice a year. Below, we have some top tips on keeping your garage door running smoothly. However, you may have to call a professional garage door repair company to replace some features of your door. 1. Pay attention A major part of home ownership is looking and listening for things that are starting to go wrong... Every time your garage door operates, pay attention to how the door functions, as this can be a major part of your maintenance. The next time you operate your garage door, check to make sure the rollers are functioning properly and everything is moving smoothly. If it anytime you hear any grinding noise or awkward movement of your garage door, it might mean the components are due for cleaning, or maybe even some repairs. It's also worth making sure that any of the mechanical mechanism like springs, pulleys and cables are level with each other. Call 602 932 2030 today for your Free Instant Quote 2. Tighten and adjust door mechanism We use our garage doors a lot. Sometimes, several times a day. So it's no surprise then, that we cause wear and tear of the whole system. It's worth tightening down any nuts and bolts that help to keep the door mechanism running smoothly. Tightening bolts and roller brackets is what we're talking about. As a garage door operates, it can experience large amounts of vibration over long period of time, therefore keep an eye on it, before it could fall apart. 3. Test the balance of your garage door For the door to operate correctly it has to be balanced properly. This will ensure that it lasts it's lifetime and limit some of the stresses the doorframe goes through. If you can, disconnect the garage door opener. Pull the red emergency cord that disconnects the motor and manually move the door a few feet towards open. If the door doesn't stay in place it simply means the door's not balanced correctly. Unfortunately, tweaking the door's spring is not something that can be done easily yourself. If you think your door is improperly balanced, it's time to call us and will fix it for you. 4. Inspect and replace rollers Simply put, a garage door cannot operate without rollers. As such, they need to be inspected regularly and if damaged, replaced. We recommend checking your garage door rollers twice a year and replacing them every 6 to 7 years. Essentially making sure the nylon or steel is not chipped, cracked or worn. If you find they are worn, they need to be replaced as soon as possible, before causing any further damage. Call 602 932 2030 today for your Free Instant Quote 5. Replace weatherstrip on your garage door Many garage doors have a strip of rubber or metal that runs along the bottom of the door edge. It's there to prevent water getting underneath your door. Overtime this weather strip can become worn or damaged. It needs to be replaced if you notice wear and tear, because this can lead to water damage inside your home. It's a simple job to replace the weatherstripping as it can be found at most hardware stores. It can be cut to fit any size of garage. However, we'll be happy to provide and install a new one for you if needed. 6. Lubricating your garage door moving parts Anything that involves moving parts like pulleys and gears and rollers, needs to be lubricated as an essential part of maintenance. The ideal grease to use is white lithium grease on the chain and a simple spray lubricant for the overhead springs, which you can purchase a any garage repair shop. If the situation is worse, and the garage door doesn't open or close smoothly, you can also clean them with kerosene. This should remove any grease or grime and hopefully keep your door operating smoothly. Any other moving parts can simply be oiled like the torsion spring. These are quick fixes and take no longer than 10 minutes as part of a maintenance schedule. Call 602 932 2030 today for your Free Instant Quote 7. Clean and scrub the tracks. You may or may not know, the tracks are where the rollers run. Keeping these tracks clean and free of debris and grease will help your door operate smoothly. It's also worth checking that they are level. Keeping the tracks clean and free of dirt will ensure a longer life for your door mechanism. 8. If your garage door has auto-reverse... If your garage door has this feature it needs to be checked regularly. If you place an old garden chair or workbench in front of the sensors, and then try lowering the door... if it continues to lower without reversing, then you know the sensor may be damaged or dirty. If the door reverses as it's designed to, then everything is working correctly! If you're doors older than 20 years it may not have this feature. We would suggest you should consider getting a garage door replaced entirely with a new model, which has the autoreverse feature as standard. This feature will save damaging vehicles and even your children and animals! 9. Keeping the tracks clean Like anything mechanical, keeping these clean with regular maintenance will make it last longer. Make sure the door travels along its tracks freely and smoothly and they should be free of debris. Making sure they're level while you're there. 10. Get your garage door washed Most folks, keep their cars relatively clean by hand washing or taking to an auto wash. Keeping your, garage door clean, not only looks good but helps everything run smoothly. Call 602 932 2030 today for your Free Instant Quote Check for the general condition of your door while washing. Make sure there are no cracks, dents or split wood, make sure there's no rot or water damage. Keep an eye out for peeling or chipped paint. If you have steel doors, definitely keep an eye out for any rust as this can easily be sanded down and repainted. Keeping the garage door washed and cleaned regularly, will only add to the overall curb appeal of your home. If after all is said and done, you'd prefer not to do everything with talked about above, then it's time to get a professional garage door maintenance company involved. While a lot of garage door maintenance can be carried out by the homeowner, it's important to remember that these doors contain powerful springs and the pulley systems may be hard to replace and difficult to adjust. Garage Door Services we provide:
When it comes to replacing the major mechanical features of your garage door, consider calling a professional garage door repair company like ourselves. Here at Garage Door Repair Glendale, will always arrive to your home on time, with a smile, to give you the peace of mind to keep your garage door running smoothly. Call 602 932 2030 today for your Free Instant Quote |
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