Your garage door is the largest moving object in your home. It often spans over 3 metres in length and can weigh a whopping 200kg.
So, when you put it that way, you can see how important it is to take good care of your garage door.
While your garage door doesn’t have as many moving parts as your car, for example, it’s still crucial to carry out regular garage door maintenance.
The team at Tee’s Garage Doors outline the main types of maintenance that your garage door needs and how we can help Geelong homeowners take care of business!
Roller alignment and replacement
Rollers are one of the main components of your garage door, and they get a lot of attention during garage door maintenance. Over time, rollers can become misaligned or broken, which your garage door maintenance team will correct during an annual service. They’ll also lubricate the rollers to ensure the wheels spin smoothly and efficiently.
Track alignment
Your garage door runs on tracks and if these aren’t operating properly, you can expect a myriad of garage door problems later on. If your door is misaligned, it can put a strain on the opener as well as other parts like your rollers. Your garage door technician can test for alignment problems and correct the balance of your door.
Spring inspection and testing
Your garage door spring carries a lot of weight and your door wouldn’t function without it. Torsion springs need to have a sufficient amount of tension in order to safely help your door operate. When you get your garage door serviced, the technician will inspect the condition of the garage door spring, applying lubricant if necessary or replacing it if it’s near the end of its life.
Tighten loose parts
Bolts, screws and brackets are all checked to ensure they’re firmly secured. A single loose bolt can cause your entire door to malfunction, so it’s imperative that everything is well-fastened.
Safety sensor cleaning and alignment
It’s always a good idea to check the safety sensors are clean and properly aligned so that they’re ready to go if something is blocking the garage door’s path.
Weather stripping replacement
If your garage is letting the outside air into your home, it’s time for a weather stripping replacement. A new piece of weather stripping helps to block hot or cold air from creeping inside your home.
Want the best garage door maintenance in Geelong? Get in touch with the pros at Tee’s Garage Doors. We take care of annual garage door services so that you don’t have to worry about them. Tee’s Garage Doors is a business that loves providing Geelong locals with the honest advice, excellent service and competitive prices to boot. Contact our team for a garage door inspection and service today.
