With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home and that includes your garage door. Whether you're performing routine garage door maintenance or bringing in a professional for garage door service, ensuring your door operates smoothly and looks its best is key to maintaining both functionality and curb appeal.
Keep Your Garage Door Moving Smoothly
One simple yet effective DIY garage door maintenance task is lubricating your garage door opener and its moving parts. Focus on hinges, springs, and other high-contact points, using a silicone-based lubricant for optimal performance. Avoid white lithium grease, as it tends to leave behind a messy residue. Ideally, you should lubricate these components twice a year.
However, it's important not to lubricate the rollers. Doing so can attract dust and dirt into the bearings, causing more harm than good. Fortunately, if you're using fully sealed bearing rollers like the ones we provide for our customers, they are 100% maintenance-free.
Check and Replace Garage Door Seals
Once the spring sunshine starts streaming in, check your garage door for gaps. Stand inside your garage with the door closed and look for any sunlight peeking through around the edges. If you notice light, it’s a sign that the rubber seal or weather-stripping may be worn out.
Faulty seals can let in not only drafts and moisture but also pests, compromising the temperature and cleanliness of your garage. This is especially important if you have a heated or insulated garage, as a proper seal helps maintain energy efficiency.
Test Safety Features and Controls
Safety should always be a priority. Start by testing your garage door opener’s auto-reverse feature. Place a flat board on the ground beneath the door and when it touches the board, it should automatically reverse. If it doesn’t, the safety mechanism may need adjustment or garage door repair.
Don’t forget to check other key components:
- Safety sensors: Located near the bottom of the door, these sensors can gather dust and cobwebs, potentially interfering with their function. Wipe them clean regularly.
- Light bulbs: The overhead light won’t last forever, so inspect it once or twice a year and replace it as needed.
- Remotes and keypads: Your garage door opener is only as reliable as its power source. Test your remotes and keypads and replace batteries at the first sign of weakness.
Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Your garage door is a major element of your home’s exterior. To keep it looking sharp, wash it thoroughly using a non-abrasive cleaner and a quality sponge or car wash mitt. Pay extra attention to stubborn spots, then rinse well.
Once your garage door is spotless, you might find yourself inspired to give your car a quick clean up too, tackling both at once ensures your driveway makes a great first impression.
Toledo Garage Door Service
Notice something off with your garage door? Don’t ignore the signs. Whether it's making unusual noises or not operating smoothly, let the Precision professionals take a look. Contact us today for reliable garage door repair and maintenance, keeping your door safe, quiet, and efficient!
