Your garage door is definitely a sizeable investment and so it is only right that you do all you can to make sure you are not spending money on unnecessary repairs or even replacement. A few simple maintenance tips can significantly increase the life of Collinsville garage door openers and drastically reduce the number of times you need repairs. With this in mind, below are a few simple tips that you should think about employing.

Clean the Garage Door Track

Most people make the mistake of applying or spraying lubricant on the garage door track. The truth is this lubricant doesn’t do anything to improve the doors function. In fact, the lubricant my dry or harden causing more problems than it solves. Instead, clean the track using a damp cloth. Wipe the inside section thoroughly and then repeat with a dry cloth. You may need to use WD 40 or another similar lubricant to remove sticky residue but remember to wipe down with a dry, clean cloth once you are done.

Lubricate a Noise Garage Door

Noisy O'Fallon IL garage doors definitely need lubrication but not just any old lubricant will do. Choose a silicone or lithium-based spray lubricant. Get all the moving parts including the top of the chain rail, metal rollers, hinges, any parts with ball bearings, lock and arm bar. You may need to refer to your garage door user manual to identify all the parts that you need to lubricate. Other parts don’t need to be lubricated including the bottom area of the chain rail, spring, chain and door track.

Balance the Garage Door Sensors

Garage door sensors are located on either side of the garage door, just above ground level. These are meant to detect any obstructions such as people, pets or objects and stop the garage door from closing if it detects any such obstruction. These sensors each have a light. If both lights are steady, it means that the sensors are fine. If you notice the lights blinking, it means your sensors are out of alignment. The correct alignment is the sensors facing each other and at the same level. You can easily adjust this yourself but call an expert who repairs Madison, IL garage door openers if you are unsure about how to go about it.

Install Weather Seals

Finally, consider installing weather seals on the frame, between garage door panels and on the bottom part of the door. The seals help to save energy and keep any moisture out of your garage.

These are just a few maintenance precautions that can help ensure you keep your garage door in good working order for a long time to come. Call a qualified technician as soon as you notice any issue or malfunction. Attempting to repair the problem yourself can make the problem worse especially if you have no experience with this kind of work.

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Metro Door Co.
508 S. 16th St
Belleville, IL, USA
Phone: 618-719-1125
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.metrodoorco.com