Garage Door Maintenance

What’s the largest moving object in the typical home? If you guessed a garage door, go to the head of the class. It gets heavy use, has a lot of moving parts and can be expensive to replace.

Some general maintenace tips to prolong your garage door.

• Clean the floor, windows, and tracks of the door and sweep up any debris.

• Check the weatherstripping, hardware, rollers, tracks, and sensors for any damage or wear and tear and replace or repair if necessary.

• Lubricate the door hinges, track, and moving parts.

• Inspect and repair the operating system, the auto-reversal features, and the garage door opener.

• Tighten up any loose hardware.

• Replace any burnt out bulbs and remote batteries.

• Wash and paint the door and its components if needed.

• Schedule an appointment with a garage door professional for a thorough inspection.