We get it. Garage door repair isn’t at the top of everyone’s list. Most people don’t really think about their garage doors unless there’s a problem. They open and close their doors on average at least 1,000 times a year and tend to take its functioning for granted — despite that fact they depend on it. It’s not until you have a garage door repair that you even think about your garage door.
But when your garage door isn’t working, it’s like your whole world comes crashing down. Getting it fixed as quickly as possible is understandably a top priority.
But the fact is that regular preventative maintenance goes a long way to ensuring your garage door lasts longer and continues to work without a hitch. So as you plan spring cleaning for your home, don’t forget about your garage door. Here are a number of easy DIY garage door repairs you can do to your door to ensure it functions beautifully.
Garage Door Spring Repair: Visually Inspect Springs, Cables, & Rollers
It’s a good idea to give the parts of your garage door a visual once-over. Take a look at your garage door spring and cables for any rust, weak parts, or fraying. Look for looseness or slack in the spring. If anything appears not to be in top working order, you might want to schedule an inspection with a garage door repair professional.
Next, look at your rollers and see if any are cracked or broken. These will need replaced.
Garage Door Preventative Maintenance: Oil All Moving Parts
When it comes to garage doors, preventative maintenance goes a long way. You should go over all moving parts with an approved garage door lubricant. Don’t use WD40, which can cause the components of your door to prematurely rust. Apply the oil with a paint brush so you can get in all the cracks and crannies. Oil your rollers, garage door spring, and cables. This is a regular garage door repair you should do every 3 to 4 months.
Tighten Down the Brackets
Tighten down all the bolts and brackets and other parts on your garage door with a lug wrench. These parts can loosen as you use the door. Tightening any bolts will keep your garage door in great repair — functioning smoothly and quietly.
Inspect Your Garage Door Tracks
It’s never fun when a garage door goes off track. It can cause serious damage to both the garage door and the track itself. Take a close look at your garage door tracks to make sure they are straight. Uneven tracks can cause your garage door to go off track. This can cause damage to your door as well as your tracks. And if your garage door does go off track, stop using it immediately. Call a garage door professional that does emergency garage door repair.
If the garage door tracks seem uneven, you can hammer them gently back into position with a rubber mallet.
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