As a homeowner, it’s important that you keep up with garage door maintenance to ensure your property stays in excellent shape and your door continues to work properly. Maintenance can include washing the door, inspecting the tracks and hardware, lubricating moving parts, and changing the opener batteries. At Marvin’s Garage Doors, we’ve put together some helpful maintenance tips to assist you with taking care of your garage door.
What Are the Benefits of Garage Door Maintenance?
Timely preventive garage door maintenance can provide numerous benefits, such as:
- Detects minor issues early: Regular attention can help you find small problems before they become major repair issues.
- Saves money: It’s less expensive to perform a minor fix than wait until you need an extensive repair or a door replacement.
- Prolongs the door’s life span: A well-maintained garage door can last for 15 to 20 years or longer. Timely service can maximize the time frame until you need to upgrade.
- Ensures safe operation: A garage door can weigh from 130 to over 400 pounds, depending on the material, size and other factors. Regular maintenance can prevent accidents caused by a door or opener malfunction.
- Enhances security: A stable, properly functioning door can deter burglars from entering the garage and stealing your possessions or accessing other areas of your home.
- Boosts curb appeal: Keeping your garage door clean and in good repair makes your property more attractive and increases its value.
Garage Door Maintenance Tip Resources
These resources from Marvin’s Garage Doors can provide more insight into what maintenance you should do on your garage door and how to execute the projects:
- How to Maintain Your Garage Door
- How to Prepare Your Garage Door for the Winter
- When Should You Replace Garage Door Springs?
- How to Clean Your Garage Door
- When Should You Replace Your Garage Door Opener?
DIY vs. Professional Maintenance
Some garage door maintenance tasks are well-suited for do-it-yourself projects. For instance, you can check the weatherstripping to ensure it’s in place, look for cracks and other signs of damage to the door, and perform regular cleanings.
Other jobs require experience and expertise. A professional garage door technician can perform an annual inspection to detect and troubleshoot issues involving the springs, cables, panels, opener and overall functionality.
Contact Us for Your Preventive Maintenance Needs
Marvin’s Garage Doors offers reliable, cost-effective garage door maintenance services in Winston-Salem, Boone, East Bend, Wilkesboro and throughout western North Carolina. Contact us to learn more about our annual programs or to request a service appointment today.
