Taking Care of All Your Garage Door Components

Examining and maintaining each individual part of the garage door is essential for proper, long-term functioning. Read on for DIY tips that’ll make the job simpler!

Your garage door system stands on several complex parts, small and big, that need to be regularly examined and maintained for proper functioning. And though inspection and repair of intricate garage door parts is a job best left to experts, you can always carry out general maintenance on your own.

Consider practicing the following DIY tips that’ll help you take good care of different components of your garage door system:

Lubricating a Noisy Garage Door

In order to maintain a noisy garage door, the most common garage door issue, you need to either lubricate it or replace the culprit part. If you think replacement is not necessary, use a silicon or lithium-spray lubricant for best results. Take time to thoroughly spray each garage door part, including the chain rail top, hinges, metal rollers, stems, the arm bar, nubs and the lock.

Tip: Make sure you don’t lubricate the chain, the spring, the door track and the chain rail bottom!

Cleaning a Garage Door Track

A lubricant can’t make a noisy or sticky track function better, so systematic cleaning is the only option left. Take a damp cloth to wipe your garage door track from the inside and then dry. If needed, you can use a quality cleaning solvent for complete removal of any sticky residue.

Realigning Garage Door Sensors

Out-of-order sensors on an electric garage door opener are a common problem. When troubleshooting, always start with realigning them as they often get knocked out of line. All it requires is pushing the sensors into such a position where they face each other. When you have successfully aligned the sensors, the blinking lights on them will become stable.

Read a post here on 7 Trouble Shooting Tips for Electrical Garage Doors. 

Installing Garage Door Weather Seals

Getting weather seals installed is an easy way to save energy and prevent moisture from getting into the garage. You’ll have to cut weather strip precisely to fit different areas, and then use Liquid Nails to apply and tight-fit it. Make sure you caulk around the seals on the garage door frame. 

If you need more information please contact ASAP Garage Doors Services.