Spring is Time to Service Your Modern Garage Door

Keeping a regular home maintenance schedule is an excellent way to control repair costs and reduce the likelihood of accidents. Spring is the ideal time for these projects, including modern garage door service, which is best done at least twice a year.

If you don’t know what tasks to include in a garage door maintenance to-do list, read this blog; we have created a 10-point checklist for you. And in the end, you will understand why we are the best where modern garage door installation, service, or maintenance is concerned.

10-Point Spring Garage Door Maintenance Checklist by Door Doctor

Check for garage door noises

Excessively noisy doors, particularly those emitting scraping or grating sounds, should be immediately inspected by our garage door professionals at Door Doctor.

Clean garage door tracks

Clean the dirt and dust out of door tracks with compressed air. Avoid using lubricant, as it can cause your home’s garage door to slip.

Check garage door safety sensors

Place an object, any object, in the garage door’s path to verify sensor alignment. Check to see if your garage door stops when it approaches the object.

Tighten screws and lubricate hinges

Check all screws and tighten the loose hardware that can cause vibrations throughout your home.

Visually inspect pulleys and cables

Cables and pulleys are high tension and extremely dangerous. Visually inspect them, looking for signs of wear. If they need attention, leave it to our experienced garage door maintenance specialists.

Check garage door rollers

Replace torn, cracked rollers for optimal performance. Remember not to replace rollers connected to high-tension cables on your own, as this requires professional attention.

Replace garage door opener batteries

By replacing your garage door remote battery regularly, you can easily avoid the inconvenience of an inoperable door. And the battery backup in your garage door opener will save you from headaches.

Replace worn weather stripping

Replace cracked, torn weather stripping to keep your garage weathertight.

Tighten garage door chains and belts

Tighten sagging chains and belts on your garage door.

Address surface damage

Clean the garage door surface, addressing peeling paint, faded stain, and rusty spots on metal doors. Keep the damage from progressing, or you may soon find yourself needing a new garage door.

If you have any further questions regarding garage door repair, installation, or maintenance, please feel free to contact our team at Door Doctor.

Find Some Unexpected Garage Door Issues?

Spring is the time for garage door service. Check this task off your to-do list with help from Door Doctor. Contact us for a free repair estimate or to schedule garage door maintenance for Ottawa, Kingston, or Montreal homes today.

If your garage door still makes noise, is cracked or broken, or your garage door issues involve dangerous repairs, call the pros at Door Doctor now. No need to worry if you have common garage door issues. We have decades of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining garage doors. Our team is proud to provide you with the best service available. 

We also have a wide range of modern steel garage doors available. Our world-class product range includes overhead doors, garage door windows, and other contemporary garage doors to update the look of your home, while maintaining its curb appeal and modern styling.

If your garage door needs maintenance, call us today.