Why Maintain Your Garage Door?
Most garage doors open and close thousands of times a year. Rochester’s cold winters, humidity and road salt add wear to springs, cables and rollers. A little maintenance goes a long way: lubricated, well-adjusted doors run quieter, put less strain on the opener and are less likely to break unexpectedly.
Our Tune-Up Checklist
- Inspect springs, cables, drums and bottom brackets for wear
- Lubricate rollers, hinges, bearings and springs
- Tighten track brackets, hinges and hardware
- Check the door balance and adjust spring tension
- Test opener force and travel limits
- Test and align safety sensors and the auto-reverse
- Check weather seal and bottom rubber
Simple Things You Can Do
Between visits, keep the tracks clear, wipe the safety sensor lenses, and listen for new noises. Once a month, close the door on a roll of paper towels – it should reverse. If it doesn’t, call us. Never adjust springs or cables yourself.
For more tips from local pros, see our friends at garage door repair Rochester NY.