Garage doors protect your vehicle and your garage from the elements. With the right maintenance and preventive care, your garage roller doors will be safe and functional for a long time. Maintenance will help identify and fix any problems before they cause injuries and property damage. You know your garage roller doors are due for maintenance if they shudder when opening, stop halfway down, open slowly, or have gaps between the base of the door and the ground. 

Here are 5 maintenance tips for your roller garage doors.

Lubricate the Moving Parts

A little lubrication can help reduce noise and keep the door at optimum operation levels. You can use a spray lubricant to grease up the openers' chain. You can also lubricate the tracks, hinges, and rollers. 

Test the Roller Door's Balance

If your roller door is not well-balanced, your opener will strain every time you open and close the door. This means that within no time, it'll break down. To confirm that your roller door is well-balanced, disconnect the garage door opener by pulling the release handle. Lower the door halfway. If it's well-balanced, it'll continue to hold its position without your support. If the door starts to fall or roll up, then it's time to call an expert to ensure the spring's tension is adjusted.

Inspect the Rollers

Rollers are a key part of a garage roller door. Whether they're steel or nylon rollers, they need to be inspected after every few years. If they're warped, chipped, or cracked, you need to replace them as soon as possible. 

Test the Door's Auto-Reverse Features

The garage door sensors are crucial in the working of the garage door. Are they mechanical or photocell? To test the mechanical system, simply place a piece of wood or brick on the ground blocking the door's path. Once the door touches the piece of brick or wood, it should immediately change direction. As for the photoelectric system, simply close the door and place your leg in its path. It should immediately reverse. 

Physically Inspect the Roller Doors for Damage The first step to maintaining your garage door is listening and observing it. It should have no cracking sounds as it opens and closes.  Inspect the roller doors for damage. Over time, the cables and roller doors age and become damaged. Check for traces of water damage, peeling, rust, warping, or chipped paint. Steel doors may develop rust spots. If you notice this, call a roller door expert to sand, prime, and paint them.

With the right maintenance, your garage can serve you for a long time. A  garage roller door expert can inspect and service your garage roller door and increase its lifespan.

To learn more, contact a roller door technician.

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