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5 Ways To Maintain Garage Door [Maintenance Guide]

A garage door literally has just one job, but it can still be prone to failure if you do not engage in the right kind of preventive maintenance. Your garage door needs periodic maintenance to function properly, particularly before the onset of winter.

Lubricate all the fittings

Solvents are super important for maintaining anything and the same is true for garage doors. Components such as hinges, latches, and roller tracks need to be lubricated at least once every six months for optimal performance. This will reduce tightening and improve longevity. You should also lubricate the pulleys or bearings based on what type of opener your door has. Lubrication will delay the onset of rust. Essentially, every moving part of your garage should be lubricated regularly.

Inspect the rollers periodically

The rollers, irrespective of the material used to make them, should be inspected at least once every six months. Rollers last for 5-7 years on an average and inspection will inform you of when they need to be changed. If you notice the rollers to be particularly worn, cracked or chipped, you should replace them instantly.

Inspect the springs regularly

Torsion springs and extension springs are the most popular type of springs, and they need to be checked at least every 3-4 months. If the spring is not functioning optimally, your garage door will not open and shut properly. When you start hearing weird noises from your door, more often than not it is something to do with the spring. Lubrication is vital as well and it reduces the instance of rust. You should ideally be using material specific lube rather than using some generic lube.

Replace the weatherstripping periodically

You need to inspect the weatherstripping along the sides of your doors every six months or so unless the durability of the material you purchased is extremely high. If the weather strip is cracked or weak, you need to replace it right away as it could easily affect the garage door or the walls of your house. Weather strips of all materials are found at every home improvement and hardware store, and you will have the option of getting exactly how much you need.

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Clean or wash the door on a yearly basis

Garage doors attract a ton of moisture, dirt, and harmful bacteria, so, you should clean the door at least once a year. If you live by the sea, you’ll need to clean it more frequently as salt air humidity erodes materials, particularly wood, much faster. For cleaning, follow all the instructions that were provided regarding the door at the time of purchase. Not every door can be hosed down, and for wooden doors, this will actually make the problem worse. Repainting the door every couple of years or so is also a good option.

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