Garage doors lead very simple lives. That simple life
usually makes for relatively simple repairs. However, if you do not have any
inkling with regards to your garage door parts, then you definitely have some trouble
brewing. Proper maintenance of your garage door parts leads to huge savings.
You can do some tests and related maintenance to make sure your garage door and
garage door parts are in place and in good shape.
Visual Inspection
A monthly visual inspection of your garage door parts can
save you a lot of time and money. Stand inside the garage door closed. Look
over the garage door parts (springs, cables, rollers, pulleys, etc.) for signs
of damage or malfunctions. Look for cable wear or fraying. If the mounting
hardware is becoming loose as evidenced by an unlikely look or sound, make sure
to have them fixed because it could be a symptom of a serious issue.
Cleaning Garage
Door Parts
One common problem home owners encounter in garage door
parts are the unbearable set of rollers and springs. You can wipe everything
clean, and then apply light oil, such as 3-in-1 lubricant to the parts. If any
rollers or hinges seem stuck, try to soak them in some kerosene. Use a small
brush to work the kerosene into the cracks. Remove any rust with steel wool
then wipe all garage door parts clean. To avoid such symptoms, a monthly
balance test would help a lot in the situation. If your door is equipped with
an automatic opener system; close the door and disconnect the automatic opener.
One you are able to lift the door manually (without resistance and should
remain fully open) then the garage door parts are fine; if it does the
opposite, inspect the possible damaged garage door parts.
Force Setting Test
For those with automatic equipped garage door parts, a
monthly force setting test is a good way to test its safety features. With the
door fully open, push your garage door opener into close door. As the door is
closing, put a hard item that would resist its action, if the garage door parts
do not respond by reversing immediately, then call the technician immediately.
Lubrication
Lastly, a semi-annual lubrication of your garage door parts
will keep almost all possible issues out.
Trinity Garage Door Services, Inc (Tampa)
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405, Tampa, FL 33607
813-447-3874
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