If you have an automatic garage door, you know the convenience it brings. The door opens and closes with the simple push of a button, allowing you to easily pull your vehicle in and out while protecting your belongings from the outside world. However, if your door doesn’t work like it should, you won’t enjoy this convenience and security.
To help keep your door on track, you need annual garage door maintenance. Check out our list of maintenance tasks below. Then, when you’re ready for garage door maintenance in Boise, give our specialists at Legacy Garage Doors a call.
Inspect and Adjust Springs
Your garage door has springs that balance weight, keeping your door evenly aligned. With time, the weight of your door can cause the springs to loosen or even break. We check these springs to ensure they are in optimal condition.
Inspect Belts and Chains
A belt or chain on your garage door keeps it moving smoothly and on track. We inspect chains for corrosion and other damage. Rubber belts may crack over time, weakening them and making them more brittle. If we spot damage or areas of concern on the chain or belt, we’ll make repairs as soon as possible to avoid safety hazards.
Adjust Motor
If your door opens or closes too fast or too slow, our specialists can adjust the motor to change this speed. A door moving too fast can pose safety risks. A door that moves too slowly can be inconvenient, allow too much outside weather in, and could cause stress on other parts of the automatic system.
Provide Lubrication
Some parts of your automatic garage door system require lubrication to prevent excess wear and tear caused by friction. Our technicians lubricate parts such as rollers, springs, and hinges. It’s important to only lubricate the correct components. For example, never lubricate the tracks of your automatic door system. Lubrication in the tracks can attract dirt and debris, leading to a gunky mess that can hinder proper operation.
Conduct Safety Tests
An automatic garage door can weigh up to 200 pounds or more. Without proper safety controls, your door could cause serious injury and damage if it doesn’t open and close properly. Our door technicians test the safety function of your system to ensure safe operation. One test ensures your door does not drop freely, while the other tests the door’s function to auto-reverse when something gets in the way. If either test fails, we’ll schedule repairs as soon as possible.
Check and Replace Seals
Weather strips and seals at the bottom of your garage door block dirt and precipitation from entering your garage. They also help with climate control, keeping the cold winter air and hot summer temps out. Having better temperature regulation in your garage can help with your home’s heating and cooling efficiency. We’ll check these seals for damage and replace any that are worn, cracked, or torn.
Change Batteries and Bulbs
Your automatic opening system for your garage door may have a battery backup system. If your home loses power, you may still need to open and close the door to get your vehicle in and out. With the battery backup, you can still utilize the door. We’ll change the batteries and make sure the backup system works. If your garage door system has lights, we’ll check the bulbs and change them as needed as well during this time.
Tighten Hardware
Bolts and screws may come loose with repeated use of your automatic door system. Our technicians check all the hardware and make sure every component is tight and secure to prevent pieces from moving, shifting, or falling apart from the system.
Call Our Door Experts for Maintenance
As a top-rated garage door company, we work hard to keep your door systems operational and safe. Our door specialists perform thorough and skilled maintenance and know how to spot problems. We also install and repair both residential and commercial door systems with a variety of styles, materials, and colors for you to choose from.
If you enjoy the convenience and safety your automatic garage door brings to your Boise home, make sure to keep it functioning as it should. Call Legacy Garage Doors today to schedule routine annual garage door maintenance, and our door experts will keep everything in shape, no matter what type of garage door you have!
