An average garage door will go up and down over 1,000 times a year. A lot of movement and vibration can loose the hardware. Carefully check the roller brackets and bolts and if necessary, tighten them.

3. Test the Garage Door Balance

Test the balance of the garage door by manually moving the door about halfway up. If it doesn’t stay halfway up, there are chances that the counterweight system are not balanced. It is advised to call in professionals for garage door spring adjustment.

4. Check the Cables

The garage door cables are under a lot of pressure, thus, you should never tinker with them. But, you must check their condition by inspecting the broken strands and damage near the roller bracket.

5. Test the Auto-Reverse Safety Features

It is recommended to check the auto-reverse safety feature of the door by placing a wooden plank on the ground in the path of the door. When the door senses some object in its path, it should reverse and go back up again. If it doesn’t get back, call in a professional to check the issue.

6. Inspect and Replace the Rollers

Make sure you inspect the rollers twice a year. According to Vancouver garage door specialists, they must be replaced every seven years or so. Worn, chipped or cracked rollers must be replaced immediately.

7. Replace the Weatherstripping

Brittle or cracked rubber weather seal strip must be replaced right away. It is necessary to keep the elements out of your garage and house. You can easily find weatherstripping at any hardware or home improvement stores.

8. Lubricate the Moving Parts

It is important to lubricate all the moving parts of the garage door to add years of seamless operation and it takes just a few minutes to grease the parts. Make sure you use a good quality lubricant and apply it on the opener’s chain or screw, and to coat the overhead springs.

Remember, your garage door covers one-third part of your home facade, so keep it fresh and clean. If you don’t have time to perform the necessary maintenance and repairs, call a garage door professional for annual inspection and repair.

At Vancouver Garage Door Repair, our experts will assess your garage door system completely to determine the best plan of action for your door.