Essential Garage Door Maintenance Tips
A well-maintained garage door reduces surprises, extends hardware life, and protects your home. Quick Lift KC services Kansas City homeowners every day, so here are trusted maintenance tips our technicians give to every customer.
1 Keep the tracks, rollers, and hinges clean
Dirt and debris create resistance for the door. Use a wet cloth to wipe the upper and lower tracks, then dry them thoroughly. Check rollers and hinges—if they bind or look worn, call a pro before they fail.
2 Lubricate moving parts annually
Spray a garage-door-specific lubricant on rollers, hinges, springs, and the lock mechanism. Avoid WD-40; it evaporates quickly. Proper lubrication keeps the door balanced and quiet.
3 Test the auto-reverse safety features
Place an object in the door's path and close it. A functioning opener will stop and reverse. If it doesn't, the sensors or settings need adjustment. Never bypass this safety feature.
4 Check weather sealing and balance
Inspect the bottom seal. Replace it if cracked or missing to keep out drafts. Also, disconnect the opener and manually raise the door halfway. It should stay put; if not, the springs are likely unbalanced.
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