How many times did you use your garage door yesterday? On an average day, most families open and close their garage door 2 to 3 times — that adds up to over 1,000 times per year. Garage doors are wonderfully complex mechanical devices, but eventually they will break down and need repair. But just like cars, the more proactive we can be about repair, the less we’ll be caught off guard, the better our garages will function and the more money we’ll save on repairs. Here are 3 maintenance tricks to help you keep costs down and ensure your garage door works beautifully with fewer repairs overtime.
Don’t Be Afraid to Spend a Little for Quality
When it comes to garage door repairs (and even installing brand new garage doors for that matter), cheap doesn’t always save you money. In fact, being too cheap can cost you more in the long run. When you cut corners by doing the garage door repair yourself, for instance, you can cause serious damage to your garage door that can actually cost more than the repair itself. Buy cheap garage door springs, and you’ll need to replace them sooner. Plus, they’ll need to be repaired more often. Be prepared to spend a little on garage door repair and a new garage door. It’s money well spent and in the long run may be the more cost-effective approach.
Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance is a crucial aspect of keeping your garage door running perfectly. Performing simple maintenance tasks can make a huge difference in the performance and lifespan of your garage door. Twice a year, take the time to go over every bolt with a wrench, checking they are properly tightened. This helps to maintain the structural integrity of the door. Any loosening may lead to malfunction or even worse, safety hazards.
Regularly lubricating your door’s hardware is another essential maintenance step. But it’s important to use a specialized garage door lubricant instead of WD40. WD40 can cause rust and damage to the components. Applying a high-quality lubricant to any moving parts. This helps to reduce friction, enhance smooth operation, and prolong the components lifespan.
Visually inspecting the springs and cables during maintenance is important to making sure they are in good repair. Look for signs of wear, fraying, or any other damage that can compromise the function or safety of your garage door. Identifying and addressing any issues promptly can prevent major malfunctions and potential accidents.
Don’t Wait Until It’s an Emergency
While we do offer 24 hour emergency garage door repair, but it’s a lot cheaper and convenient to repair the door before it’s absolutely broken. That way you’re not stuck trying to get to work or paying for emergency repair costs. Issues like springs, warped doors, and fraying cables can be dealt with ahead of time if you call us before it’s broke.