Showing posts with label Garage Door Hinges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Garage Door Hinges. Show all posts

Monday, October 19, 2015

MAINTAINING MY GARAGE DOOR


Among any other parts of your home, the garage door can be the biggest. Garage doors are also among those parts of your home that are frequently used every day regardless of the weather or the season. Because of this, it is important that your garage door is functioning well and all of the garage door parts are well kept. You must schedule a regular or routine maintenance for your garage door parts to ensure that your garage door is always in good condition. Here are some of the considerations in maintaining your garage door parts.

Observation is important. You must use your sight and hearing to assess if your garage door parts are having some trouble. Is your garage door opener functioning smoothly, or is it well coordinated to the garage door rollers, or does your garage door opener have fully functional battery? Does the garage door springs still look similar? Garage door springs should be maintained since they ensure that the lifting of your garage door are still symmetrical or no side is left behind/ sagging. If you the balance of your garage door is problematic, it is better to have your garage door springs adjusted. But, adjusting your garage door springs should be left to garage door experts. Garage door springs are crucial garage door parts that are why small accidents or mistakes in adjusting them will really cost you a lot.

It is also important to tighten the hardware or the garage door parts that are involved in the movement of your garage door. Garage door hinges or garage door rollers’ bracket may loosen through the years of opening and closing your garage door. You can also check your garage door rollers or garage door hinges if they already need extra lubrication. Through the times that you have been using your garage door, the lubrication may have been used up already causing faulty or rough functionality of your garage door rollers and garage door hinges. But, it should be remembered that before replacing or putting new lubricant, you should clean all the dirt that might have pile up on your garage door rollers or garage door hinges.

Garage door openers, garage door springs, garage door rollers, and garage door hinges are just few of the garage door parts which need regular maintenance. It is important to keep these things up to avoid further loss on your garage door which may result to replacing the entire garage door. If you can’t do the maintenance by yourself, asking help from the professionals will do no harm to you. It is actually highly recommended that you let professional garage door services handle the maintenance to avoid accidents and further damage.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc. – Land O’Lakes
3418 Thistledown Ln, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 397-6104

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

REASONS WHY YOUR GARAGE DOOR DOESN’T WORK

Homeowners rely on their garage door to open smoothly and close securely each and every time they use it. These heavy doors cause problems, however, if they fail at their job. Four of the most common garage door problems do not require a call to an expensive professional. Learn some of the garage door repairs and keep your house and cars secure.

1.       Garage door spring problems. Garage door torsion springs are the most common part to break on a garage door because they simply wear out over time. When your springs wear out, replacing them is not a DIY-friendly repair; contact a garage door specialist for a thorough inspection.
2.       Faulty door track problems. If this is the problem then you will be able to tell by seeing if your garage door rollers are literally off track. If your garage door panels are not damaged, then you do not need to replace your garage door. However, the rollers do need to be put back on the track which should be done by a professional.
3.       Broken garage door hinges. When you can plainly see you have a broken garage door hinge or hinges, do not operate door until door is repaired. The garage door hinges that run up the left and right hand side of garage door will cause the most damage because the door panels come apart from each other and cause all kinds of problems with the door and door opener.
4.       Garage door clicker and opener do not work. There’s usually an LED light display that will either alert you of the battery life or help you diagnose another problem with the garage door sensor or car remote, but always check the batteries first. The solution could be as simple as putting in a fresh pair of batteries. If that doesn’t help, consult your owner’s manual. Usually issues that arise with just the car remote are the quickest and easiest to fix. In a worst case scenario, you may just have to reprogram your remote to signal correctly to the motor.

Maintenance and repairs on a regular basis cut down costs on garage door repairs in the future. Thus, it is best to plan ahead before furnishing your home.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc. – Tampa
 2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405 Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 447-3874

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

REPLACING BROKEN GARAGE DOOR HINGES

Garage door hinges are important parts of garage doors. Problems related to safety and security arise when these hinges become worn and torn over time. Replacing garage door hinges are best left for professionals. But if you want to give this DIY thing a shot, then here are some information you might want to know before you continue with this special project.

Before replacing your old garage door hinges, you need to know how many hinges are there exactly. A single car garage door has two bottom hinges, two top hinges, two #2 hinges, two #3 hinges, and five #1 hinges. Knowing the specific number of hinges is important when buying new ones.  You need to give this information to the salesperson for him to be able to give you the correct number of hinges and rollers for your door.

Here is a summary of what you need to do:

1.                  Disengage the garage door from its opener by unplugging the power cord of the garage door opener from the ceiling outlet and pulling the emergency release cord.

2.                  Clamp a pair of vice grips to the track 6 inches below the first side hinge. Make sure you place the handle of the vice grips on the bottom section to keep the section from bowing inward.

3.                  Remove the nuts from the carriage bolts using a 7/16-inch socket wrench.

4.                  Pry the hinges off the carriage bolts by sliding a flathead screwdriver between the door section and the hinge.

5.                  Pull the hinge away from the door and the roller out of the track. Insert a new roller into the #1 hinge and slide the roller into the door track.

6.                  Reattach the nuts to the carriage bolts and tighten completely. Remove the vice grips from the door track and move up to the next hinge.

7.                  Repeat this process for the next two garage door hinges. Do the same on the opposite side of the garage door. Replace the side hinges first before proceeding to the top and center hinges.

Once you have replaced all of the garage door hinges, plug the garage door opener. Test if everything is working properly. If problems arise, don’t fret. Lift the handset of your phone and dial the number of the nearest provider of garage door services in your area.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc. - Tampa
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405 Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 447-3874

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Avoiding Garage Door Repair with Simple Steps

Garage doors are your home's protection from calamities and theft. A garage doors and its operating system allow you, your family and your vehicles convenient access to and from your home. But moving garage doors can also cause serious injury, or even death. While there are some garage door system maintenance chores that you yourself can – and should – perform on a regular basis, but there are some garage door repairs that should be left to the pros.

·         Garage Door Brackets
The brackets hold the tracks to the walls, which allow your garage door to move up and down. These brackets can become loose, and then you need to tighten the screws or bolts into the wall. However, when your brackets are damaged, chipped and dented; make sure to ask for garage door repair services for replacements and adjustments.

·         Garage Door Tracks and rollers
One should not spray any lubricant to the garage door track when the garage door becomes noisy or perhaps sticky. The lubricant will not contribute to the proper functioning of the track of a garage door since dust and dirt can accumulate because of the lubricant.

·         Garage Door Hinges
The garage door hinges can be damaged very easily. Any hinge that has become lose, cracked, or off center, need to be replaced. If you see any cracks in the concrete of the foundation or walls near the hinges, they need to be filled. Sloppy garage door hinges make a lot of noise and can cause the door to bind and wear out the tongue-and-groove joints at the door sections. Some play at the hinge is normal. But if you see an oblong hole where the tubular hinge pin mates with the hinge bracket, replace the hinge. Gray dust and metal filings around the hinge pin are early signs of wear.

Installing garage door weather seals will help homeowners save energy. Moreover, this can even prevent moisture from going inside the garage. This helps preserve your garage door part's quality and function. Remember that making the right decisions from the start help you from spending on expensive garage door repair services.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc. - Land O' Lakes
3418 Thistledown Ln, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 397-6104
http://www.businesslocallistings.com

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

What’s the One Best Way to Avoid Costly Garage Door Repair?

Do you have any idea how dangerous it is to have a broken garage door at home? Having one is like inviting thieves and burglars in your homes. It is the single easiest way for them to break in. And just like that, you have put yourself and your family in danger.

A faulty garage door will need immediate garage door repair. However, not every problem will require the service of the professionals. While there are problems that will definitely need their expertise, you first have to focus on making sure that problems don’t get worse and there’s one way you can do that.

The one best way to prevent costly garage door repair is through lubricating. Do you notice a weird sound when you open and close the doors? This may just mean that the garage door hinges, track and metal rollers need lubrication. Garage door hinges, tracks and metal rollers may accumulate dirt, which will cause rough movement as well as pushing these parts out of alignment.

Lubricating your garage door is something you can do alone. You just buy a garage door lubricant from a hardware store and apply it to all moving parts of your door. Keep in mind that lubricating the movable parts should be done twice a year.

Apply it on the garage door hinges and inside of the track. Apply as properly as you can to make sure everything is covered. A tip to follow is to lubricate when the door is down and start spraying horizontally on the track. After that, pull up the door and lubricate the track vertically.

Don’t forget to lubricate the chains while you are closing the door. To guarantee that the chains are properly lubricated, open and close the door a couple of times for the lubricant to spread out.

Garage door repair need not be costly and problematic. Most of the time, you only need a lubricant at hand to solve the faulty mechanism. Call it the best preventative maintenance that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Proper lubrication of garage door hinges, track and metal rollers, extend the life of the garage door.

On the other hand, if you are experiencing far bigger problems than this, you’d know better than to tinker with the garage door yourself. Call a garage door repair company right away and let the experts handle it.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc. - Land O' Lakes
3418 Thistledown Ln, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 397-6104

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Some Things to Remember about Garage Door Repair

For so long, your garage door hasn’t failed you. Now, it is acting up and you don’t know what to do. You actually feel very inconvenienced about the problem and you’re confused as to what you must do first.

Well, don’t feel sad because realistically speaking, your garage doors will eventually have problems. Are you regularly maintaining them though? If you’re not, then that’s probably why your garage doors are giving in. You might actually be lucky that they haven’t broken sooner.

Anyhow, since you’re already problematic about your garage doors, the first thing you should know is that you need garage door repair.  And by acknowledging that, you should first know what the problems you are facing are.

Are the doors not opening or closing? Are they not responding to the remote control? Are they not opening or closing properly? Does it make a weird sound when opening or closing? Are the garage door hinges lose? Are the garage door hinges missing? These are the most common garage door problems, but still, know that every case is different during garage door repair.

Depending on the problem, a garage door technician may simply clean, lubricate or tighten the nuts, bolts, garage door hinges, spring and other loose parts. But of course, if there are other more serious problems, they’ll be able to fix it too. This is the main reason why it’s never a good idea to fix garage doors yourself. Simply because you are not a garage door expert, you won’t be able to identify all problems and fix them all too.

You may want to call the garage door company that installed your door, since they know exactly what materials were used and how it was installed. Garage door repair is best done by people who installed it. If you’re missing garage door hinges, they can get the exact hinges. So if you can, call them and ask them to come over to check your garage door. On the other hand, if you can no longer get in contact with the company, you can refer to your manual and get the details from that.

As we’ve talked about, garage door problems are best left to the professionals. Although you may be so tempted to do the repairs alone to save on repair costs, keep in mind that you’ll be spending more if you did a poor job at it. And more than this, DIY garage door repair is very dangerous.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc. - Land O' Lakes
3418 Thistledown Ln, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 397-6104
http://www.businesslocallistings.com

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Knowing Your Garage Door Parts

Home owners rely on their garage door to open smoothly and close securely each and every time they use it. When your garage door suddenly stops operating properly, the explanation and solution are pretty simple. It may involve any of the following parts: garage door opener, garage door springs, hinges, or rollers.



Moving parts are the most common problems since they can wear out or break. Things can also get out of alignment. All it takes is one item that is not working and the whole door can be rendered useless. Garage door parts have different functions. For instance, the garage door springs do the heavy lifting. When the door is down, they are stretched. When lifted, the springs recoil and lift the weight of the door for you. Garage door rollers, meanwhile, help the door move smoothly. So when problems occur with these parts, other parts can be a disaster.

The easiest way to solve an unevenly opening garage door is by removing an obstruction or debris on the tracks where the garage door rollers pass through.  Everything starts with a clean and clear passage. Next is to check whether the springs are of the same length and are stretched at the same amount. However, when your door is operated by a garage door opener, check whether the control works on both sides. Loud noises when opening or closing your garage door is also a common problem especially on your garage door hinges and rollers. The screeching, grinding or squealing noises coming from the garage door parts signifies problems on lubrication. Again, since your garage door has a lot of moving parts, you might want to lubricate them regularly.

Lastly, your garage door openers are of great help to lessen hassle in entering your home. When you push a button on the remote, the garage door parts respond immediately; but when it doesn’t, it is best to check whether the remote or the wall unit is faulty. When nothing’s wrong, better check your house fuse box and check the circuit controlling the door opener.

Perform an annual inspection and maintenance procedure on your garage door parts and garage door opener to keep it working for years. When all else fail, consult a professional garage door contractor.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc. - Land O'Lakes
3418 Thistledown Ln, Land O Lakes, FL34638
(813) 397-6104

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Garage Door Hinges Replacement

Garage door hinges are important parts of garage doors. Problems related to safety and security arise when these hinges become worn and torn over time. Replacing garage door hinges are best left for professionals. But if you want to give this DIY thing a shot, then here are some information you might want to know before you continue with this special project.



Getting to Know Your Garage Door

Before replacing your old garage door hinges, you need to know how many hinges are there exactly. A single car garage door has two bottom hinges, two top hinges, two #2 hinges, two #3 hinges, and five #1 hinges. Knowing the specific number of hinges is important when buying new ones.  You need to give this information to the salesperson for him to be able to give you the correct number of hinges and rollers for your door.

Replacing those Broken Garage Door Hinges

Here is a summary of what you need to do:

1.       Disengage the garage door from its opener by unplugging the power cord of the garage door opener from the ceiling outlet and pulling the emergency release cord.

2.       Clamp a pair of vice grips to the track 6 inches below the first side hinge. Make sure you place the handle of the vice grips on the bottom section to keep the section from bowing inward.

3.       Remove the nuts from the carriage bolts using a 7/16-inch socket wrench.

4.       Pry the hinges off the carriage bolts by sliding a flathead screwdriver between the door section and the hinge.

5.       Pull the hinge away from the door and the roller out of the track. Insert a new roller into the #1 hinge and slide the roller into the door track.

6.       Reattach the nuts to the carriage bolts and tighten completely. Remove the vice grips from the door track and move up to the next hinge.

7.       Repeat this process for the next two garage door hinges. Do the same on the opposite side of the garage door. Replace the side hinges first before proceeding to the top and center hinges.

Once you have replaced all of the garage door hinges, plug the garage door opener. Test if everything is working properly. If problems arise, don’t fret. Lift the handset of your phone and dial the number of the nearest provider of garage door services in your area.

Trinity Garage Door Services, Inc (Palm Harbor)
1334 Tampa Rd. Suite #170, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
727-388-7898

Monday, April 14, 2014

Common Garage Door Tests

Garage door maintenance is not on most people’s regular to do list. There’s nothing worse than getting into your vehicle, checking everything, latching the seat belt, starting the car, then pressing the controls for the garage door opener and nothing happens. Garage doors must be maintained just as everything else. There are certain requirements necessary to guarantee that your doors work properly.

·         Visual inspection. Stand inside the garage with the garage door closed. Look over the garage door hinges, springs, cables and rollers. Watch out for signs of wear or damage. Look for cable wear or fraying. Inspect whether the mounting hardware is loose or if something is not quite right because it may be a symptom of a more serious issue. Have the garage door system inspected by a trained service technician.

·         Balance test. If your door is equipped with an automatic opener system, close the door and disconnect the automatic opener. Once you are able to lift the door manually (if the door doesn’t open fully), there might have been something wrong with the balance and the synchronization of the garage door hinges, pulleys and rollers.

·         Reversing mechanism. With the door fully open, lay a piece of wood such as a section on the floor in the center of the garage door opening where the door would touch the floor. Push your garage door opener’s transmitter or wall button to close the door. When the door strikes the wood, the door should automatically reverse. If it doesn’t, there may be problems with the garage door hinges, rollers, opener, and sensors.

·         Force setting. With the door fully open, push your garage door opener’s transmitter or wall button to close the door. As the door is closing, hold up the bottom of the door with your hands outstretched and stiff. If the door does not easily reverse and continues to close, pull your hands away immediately and call a garage door repairman.

These tests are simple yet dangerous, make sure to put on protective gears and be extra cautious on the job.

Trinity Garage Door Services, Inc (Tampa)
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405, Tampa, FL 33607
813-447-3874

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Is It Time To Replace Your Garage Door Hinges?

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When you think of your garage doors, do the hinges come to your mind? I bet they did not. And don’t feel bad about it. Majority of garage door owners do not notice their hinges until such time that they encounter problems.

Garage door hinges play a big part in the operation of your doors because they connect the panels of garage doors. Most residential doors have four panels that are twenty one inches high. Garage door hinges connect these panels to allow them to move up and down. As the door raises and goes around the bend in the track, the garage door hinges hold the panels together.

Each garage door hinge is composed of two parts. Unfortunately, the metal used in making these garage door hinges is prone to rust and corrosion. Once its metal components start to corrode, hinges start to stick and make noise. What then should you do as a homeowner?

Squeaky garage door hinges can easily be solved through lubrication. Lubricating them with oil on a regular basis will keep them from making noise and sticking. However, while lubricating the garage door hinges fixes the problem most of the time, there will be times when the hinges need to be replaced altogether.

For instance, when your garage door hinges are already too rusty or too old, it may be beyond oiling. If your attempt in lubrication fails, then replacing the garage door hinges is the only option you are left with.

Lubrication and replacement are easy services. This is an easy job for any garage door service man in Lutz. Garage door hinges cost less than $5 each. In sum, an average of $50 service call plus parts would be the minimum price of a typical garage door hinge replacement.  

But if you want to replace the hinges on your own, just remember to replace the hinges one at a time. Never ever take all of the hinges off at the same time, or else, your garage door falls apart.

Remember these two things when dealing with squeaky hinges: lubrication and replacement. Whichever one you choose, always remember to hire the best man in Lutz for the job.



Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc.
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405, Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 447-3874
http://www.trinitygaragedoorservice.com

Friday, June 14, 2013

Garage Door Hinges Replacement

Garage door hinges are important parts of garage doors. Problems related to safety and security arise when these hinges become worn and torn over time. Replacing garage door hinges are best left for professionals. But if you want to give this DIY thing a shot, then here are some information you might want to know before you continue with this special project.


Getting to Know Your Garage Door

Before replacing your old garage door hinges, you need to know how many hinges are there exactly. A single car garage door has two bottom hinges, two top hinges, two #2 hinges, two #3 hinges, and five #1 hinges. Knowing the specific number of hinges is important when buying new ones.  You need to give this information to the salesperson for him to be able to give you the correct number of hinges and rollers for your door.


Replacing those Broken Garage Door Hinges

Here is a summary of what you need to do:

  1. Disengage the garage door from its opener by unplugging the power cord of the garage door opener from the ceiling outlet and pulling the emergency release cord.
  2. Clamp a pair of vice grips to the track 6 inches below the first side hinge. Make sure you place the handle of the vice grips on the bottom section to keep the section from bowing inward.
  3. Remove the nuts from the carriage bolts using a 7/16-inch socket wrench.
  4. Pry the hinges off the carriage bolts by sliding a flathead screwdriver between the door section and the hinge.
  5. Pull the hinge away from the door and the roller out of the track. Insert a new roller into the #1 hinge and slide the roller into the door track.
  6. Reattach the nuts to the carriage bolts and tighten completely. Remove the vice grips from the door track and move up to the next hinge.
  7. Repeat this process for the next two garage door hinges. Do the same on the opposite side of the garage door. Replace the side hinges first before proceeding to the top and center hinges.

Once you have replaced all of the garage door hinges, plug the garage door opener. Test if everything is working properly. If problems arise, don’t fret. Lift the handset of your phone and dial the number of the nearest provider of garage door services in your area.



Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc.
 Palm Harbor, FL
(813) 447-3874
 http://www.trinitygaragedoorservice.com

Friday, February 15, 2013

Garage Door Parts: Maintenance and Repairs


Keeping your garage doors noise-free and long lasting will take much of your time and money. Garage door parts are often worn out after extreme situations. Garage door hinges and rollers get rusty and noisy. Garage door openers and remotes become useless and more sicknesses show. Troubleshoot and maintain your garage door parts to avoid further expenses.

  • Inspection- dusts that accumulate in edges of your garage door cannot be seen in a few days of use. For instance, your garage door hinges are good targets of dust accumulation; these garage door parts should undergo inspection at least once for loose screws, cracks, and other damages.
  • Check-up - Door balance is one of the problems garage door repair men encounter due to damaged garage door parts. You can work on this test by disconnecting the automatic garage door opener and lifting it open manually. You will feel a little resistance in lifting the garage door at first but will smoothly open. However, if the door is difficult to open or does not remain open; better check the garage door hinges or other garage door parts for damages or loose screws. Another is the reversing mechanism of your garage door parts. This safety measure is a must to prevent accidents especially for your children and your pets. If the reversing mechanism stops or does not work, better check whether your hinges are well lubricated.
  • Lubrication- lubrication of your garage door rollers, garage door hinges, and other garage door parts should be done at least every six months. Rusting may result to cracking or breaking of parts, which can result to more damages and expensive repairs for your garage door parts. This semi-annual practice will save you from that annoying noise as you operate your garage doors.

Garage door parts in general are easy to understand and repair. However, repairs can be crucial in some cases, if your garage door parts are not that familiar for you, better ask for professional assistance; feel free to ask about the procedures done for you to be informed and to help you in the future.

Trinity Garage Door Services
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405, Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 447-3874
http://www.trinitygaragedoorservice.com

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Finding the Perfect Garage Door


Garage door is important to our lives. We must take care of garage door parts to ensure that our garage doors will continue working efficiently. Still, there will come a time when garage doors need replacing. And while most of us think that shopping for a new garage door is a difficult task, IT IS NOT.

Listed below are some tips from homeowners and experts in the garage door repair industry. It will not hurt you to consider these tips as you go shopping for your new garage doors or garage door parts.

1.       Make safety and security your number one priority.

The garage door is a large entry point to your home. Choosing a garage door with top-quality security features is of utmost importance. Garage door repair companies advise homeowners to install automated garage doors with tamper-proof security features.

Another issue related to security is safety. Check whether the door is installed with properly working garage door parts such as motion sensors that stop garage doors from closing automatically when an object is blocking its way. This feature works for the safety not only of your car, but of your whole family.

2.       Consider the architectural design of your home.

Garage doors are important but they should not stand apart from the theme of your house. This might be purely an aesthetic consideration, but it is important nonetheless. You can match the look of your garage doors with the windows and doors in your home.

3.       More insulation, the better.

If you have never thought of insulation before, it is time to change your mind set. According to a garage door repair expert, the quality of insulation of your garage door and its garage door parts determines the extent to which you can maximize the use of your garage. If your door has limited insulation capabilities, then the use of your garage will be limited to, say, a storage or a work area only.

4.       Low maintenance is the key.

Maintenance is a very important consideration if you want to lengthen the lifespan of your garage doors. Garage door repair experts recommend that you choose a garage door that fits the climate of your area. Climate determines the degree of maintenance garage door parts needs.  Good maintenance means lower garage door repair costs in the future.

Keep these tips in mind, and your garage door hunt will be smooth sailing. For more advice regarding this topic, contact the garage door repair company nearest you.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc.
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405,
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 447-3874

Top Five Signs That You Need a Garage Door Repair

You can not escape garage door problems especially if you own a garage. But garage door problems are not something that we welcome with arms wide open. If your garage door fails to open and close properly or if you hear squeaking sounds even at the slightest movements, then you need to pick up that phone right now and start calling garage door repair services.

Here is a list of the most common garage door problems and the reasons as to why you need to get a garage door repair as soon as you notice them.


1. Garage Door That Does Not Respond to Remote Control

One of the garage door parts that easily break is the sensor for the RCs (of course this only applies to automated garage doors.) You need to consult your garage door repair man to see if the garage door parts in question can be replaced. Otherwise, you need an alternative repair plan.

2. Garage Door That Produces Squeaking Sounds

Squeaking sounds are normally cause by poor garage door lubrication. The garage door parts that need to be lubricated are the dry rollers and bearings. This is one of the easiest garage door problems to repair since you can easily apply lubricating fluid by yourself. However, you can also call garage door repair services because lubrication is one of their staple service offerings.


3. Garage Door That Scrapes The Floor, Ceilings, or Side Walls

Scraping sounds are the cause by worn out cables or skewed reinforcement. Professional garage door repair may involve replacing the worn garage door parts, but replacement may also be an option depending on how skewed the reinforcement is.


4. Garage Door That Does Not Close Properly

This is one of the garage door problems that may force you to replace some, if not all, of your garage door parts. Doors that close, and then open, before closing completely have obstruction issues. Call professionals to check where the obstruction is happening.


5. Garage Door That Moves Very Slowly

Springs are the cause of garage door problems of this nature. Fortunately, springs, as garage door parts, are easily replaceable. Just make sure that you seek professional help to avoid larger garage door problems.

If you observe your garage door showing any of these signs, call the nearest garage door repair company in your area. At the end of the day, it is always better safe than sorry.

Trinity Garage Door Service, Inc.
2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd Unit L405,
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 447-3874

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Maintenance after Garage Door Installation


Garage door parts are essential even if they turn out very small. Your garage door springs can be rusty and thus opening and closing the garage door can be rough. As for garage door hinges, when they become loose, accidents may occur, also, there could be annoying screeching sounds as you manipulate your garage door.

·         Inspection- Identifying the need for repairs or replacements is the first step in garage door maintenance. The most important things to consider are the moving parts such as the garage door springs, garage door hinges, garage door rollers and locks. These are the most abused parts as well as the garage door openers. If there are any signs of damage such as cracks, missing screws and rust, make sure to attend to them as early as possible to prevent accidents.

·         Lubrication- When lubricating garage door parts, make sure to clean thoroughly to avoid overlapping of dirt and agents; this does not improve its performance but worsens. Garage door hinges and garage door rollers are parts where you use agents sparingly for when you overuse agents, it attracts dirt and forms into an obstruction. Makes sure to operate the part several times such as the garage door springs and the garage door hinges to evenly distribute the agent. Another problem faced by most owners is the lock, if you requested for a manual type of garage door during the garage door installation, spray a bit of the agent into the key whole and work the key several times to test and evenly distribute the lubricant.

·         Accessories- garage door openers and garage door clickers should be out of the reach of children and should be checked every time. Buttons and sensors sometimes do not work because of the everyday use; from time to time, test and observe if your accessories are still in good condition to avoid hassle in the coming days. Another is to store them in a safe place; when your kids are in the car, they get bored and play with almost everything so store them properly.

People usually do not care about their properties once installed; they think that the garage door condition is permanent after the professional garage door installation. 

Trinity Garage Door Service
Tampa Bay, Tampa Fl
(813) 447-3874