Most people don’t think about maintaining their garage doors until the day they go to leave and it won’t open or close properly. The mechanisms which operate a garage door and their automatic openers need maintenance, just like any mechanical device. Without regular tune-ups, inspections and attention from a professional technician, your garage door will eventually stop functioning safely and effectively.
Importance Of Scheduling An Annual Garage Door Tune-Up
Keeping your garage door working properly not only can prevent unnecessary breakdowns, but can also keep your family safe from injury. Garage doors are very heavy, and when a cable or spring snaps unexpectedly, they can come crashing down to cause serious injuries or damage to property. Annual tune-ups and inspections by a garage door technician can keep your garage door in good working order. Most annual tune-ups will include:
- Inspection. The technician will look at all the working parts of the garage door and opener for wear and parts which may need replacement.
- Tighten nuts and bolts. A nut or bolt can slowly loosen. and can cause a major accident. Tune-ups will usually include tightening of the nuts and bolts in the system.
- Lubricating the system. As a mechanical system, many of the parts require lubrication. Tune-ups will usually include lubrication of the hinges, rollers, springs, garage door opener sprocket and chain.
- Door balance and pressure. Many tune-ups will also include rebalancing the door and checking the downward pressure of the garage door opener.
By having annual tune-ups and garage door repairs performed on your garage door by a qualified technician, you can increase the safety and life of your garage door. In the long run it can save money plus keep your family safe from injury.
Posted on behalf of Legacy Garage Doors
