How to Keep Your Garage Door Moving Smoothly
At Tailored by Woodhill, we want you to be set up even after you get the keys to your home. We want to help you know how to care for it, which is one of the reasons we regularly update our blog with new and useful information for our clients to reference. Today we want to discuss how to properly maintain your garage door to reduce noise and keep it moving smoothly. Let’s jump in!
Inspect the Mechanical Pieces
The first maintenance step to take is to inspect the mechanical pieces of your door. Get up close and look over the tracks, roller, chain, nuts, and bolts. Realign anything that needs it and tighten anything that appears loose. If you identify something that needs more care than you can provide, call a technician out for repair.
Clean the Tracks
For the rolling mechanism to move freely, the tracks need to be clear. Over time, your garage door tracks can collect a lot of spiderwebs and gunk, so take a moment to clear them. You can do this with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth.
Lubricate the Mechanisms
The next thing you will want to do is lubricate the mechanisms. Make sure your garage door is closed when doing this to avoid risk of injury and property damage as if the door is open above you, it is more likely to fall once you begin working on these pieces. Also remember that a silicone or lithium-based lubricant is best. Spray the lubricant on the rollers, hinges, bearings, and springs.
Test the Function
Once everything is cleaned and lubricated, test the function of the door. As it moves, listen for noises that should not be there. If everything works smoothly and quietly, your job is done!
Making sure to clean and lubricate your garage door is essential to prolonging the lifespan of your door. This practice will also help you become better acquainted with how your garage door works and what it should look and sound like when it is in peak condition. Of course, even with care, nothing lasts forever. So don’t hesitate to contact a professional when repairs are needed.