Garages are important in keeping your belongings and vehicles out of the pounding sun that shines year round in Las Vegas, Nevada. The beautiful sunshine that attracts people from all over the world, can really take its toll on your vehicles, which makes having a garage feel like it is almost a necessity here. You want your garage door to work seamlessly in order for your garage to be a convenient haven for your vehicles. There is a certain amount of preventative maintenance that needs to take place in order to keep it working properly. Quality Garage Door Repair would like to talk about some preventative maintenance that can help limit garage door repairs.
Visually Inspect Your Garage Door
You can tell a lot about a garage door by simply giving it a thorough, visual check. If there are any areas that have started to warp or rust, you can catch it before the problem gets to be too large. You can also check for areas that need cleaning, because keeping them clean doesn’t just ensure they look nice, but keeps dirt and debris from effecting the way the door itself works.
Listen for Uncommon Garage Door Noises
Garage doors are naturally loud, but when there is something that isn’t right, you will most likely be able to hear it. Problems usually make your door even louder and can alert you to the fact that there is a problem. Don’t ignore any uncommon noises, since the problem will just continue to get bigger.
Clean Garage Door Tracks
Over time, dirt and debris can collect in areas of the track. This buildup that occurs can hinder the garage door from opening the way it should. Any blockages that are found in the tracks should be removed. This can be a dangerous job though, and should always be handled by a professional.
Apply Garage Door Lubricant
There are many working parts that allow a garage door to lift and be closed. These parts include hinges, tracks, rollers, and more. All of these parts need to be lubricated frequently so they can work the way they should. You will know when this needs to be done by the squeaks and squeals that you will hear.
Check Garage Door Safety Features
Periodically, you want to make sure your garage door is safe by checking the reverse mechanism that makes the door automatically go up when there is an obstruction in the way of the door closing. This can be done by setting a piece of wood or a rock in the way of the garage door and pushing the garage door opener to make sure it comes back up.
Check Garage Door Weather Stripping
At the bottom of your garage door you will notice there is a long piece of weather stripping that keeps out rain and other debris. Over time, this will get worn and need to be replaced. This job can be tricky and should be done by someone who knows what they are doing.
Testing Garage Door Springs, Checking Cables, and Roller Chain
The springs, cables and roller chains that operate your garage door opener are all better left to professionals to check and maintain. They can be a dangerous when you don’t know what you are doing as you check and replace them.
Home Garage Door Inspection, Installation, Replacement, Emergency Repairs & Maintenance in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North LV & Henderson Nevada
Quality Garage Door Repair offers garage door inspections that will check for any issues throughout the entire garage door. With the proper tools and training, we can keep your garage door in working order and help you avoid unnecessary repairs to your garage door.
