An automatic garage door brings an enormous amount of convenience and ease to your life, not to mention the security it adds to your Colleyville home. You may open and close your garage door with the push of a button numerous times a day, giving little thought to the workings behind the scenes. However, without regular maintenance and preventative service, the door may surprise you one day by not opening as it should. Let’s learn about the importance of regular garage door service and how it is performed so you can understand why you need to call and schedule your service with us.
Professional Garage Door Service
Scheduling maintenance for your automatic garage door is crucial for the reliability and safety of the door. An expert technician is needed for this service to ensure all parts of the automatic system work as they should and to prevent dangerous conditions. With our comprehensive maintenance service, we work step by step to ensure your door is ready for another year of reliable, convenient, and safe operation.
Replace Battery and Bulbs
A backup battery inside your automatic system allows you to continue using the door in the event of a power outage. This is extremely helpful if your vehicle needs to be moved either into or out of the garage when the power is out. This battery should be checked and replaced occasionally to ensure it is available to you if you need it. Bulbs should also be checked and replaced periodically to ensure you have proper lighting. Finally, an annual maintenance visit is a great time to replace the batteries in your door openers to avoid unexpected failures later on.
Adjust the Springs
Your automatic garage door operates with help from springs. These springs help balance the weight of your door and provide for smooth and steady opening and closing. Over time, these springs may become worn or loosen. Our technicians will assess your garage door springs and ensure they are in good condition. Loose springs or springs that are too tight are adjusted. If the springs are damaged or excessively worn, we may need to replace them. The springs in your automatic door system are under high tension and should only be handled by a professional technician to avoid injury and damage. If handled incorrectly, they could fly off and hit someone or something.
Make Motor Adjustments
The motor of your garage door system is what moves the door to open and close. The motor may require periodic adjustments to ensure your garage door does not open too slowly or too quickly. When inspecting and testing the motor, our technicians will also ensure that it is properly wired and connected to power without damage to the wiring of the system. If your door does not open and close, it could be due to an issue related to the motor.
Lubricate Moving Parts
Many parts of your automatic garage door system move to perform the proper opening and closing of the door. These parts require proper lubrication to prevent wear and tear caused by friction as they touch against one another. Our technicians will lubricate the parts necessary to reduce wear. Springs, rollers, and hinges are some common parts that should be lubricated regularly. Keep in mind, however, that not all moving parts require such lubrication. For example, the tracks should never be lubricated as the lubricant can attract dirt and debris that can gunk up the system and hinder proper operation.
Examine Garage Door Hardware
Certain hardware is imperative for the safe and proper function of your automatic garage door. Our technicians will examine the hardware and ensure it is not damaged, loose, or missing. Loose bolts and fasteners should be tightened to keep everything in place safely. The rollers are checked for damage. Nylon rollers may crack as they age. Steel rollers may have worn bearings or rust over time. Any missing or damaged hardware should be replaced immediately before your garage door is considered safe for use.
Inspect Belts and Chains
Your garage door may have either a belt or chain. The belt or chain helps with the smooth operation of the automatic door and requires regular service and inspection. Belts may loosen or crack with age and should be replaced if excessive wear is noted. Chains can rust and corrode and also loosen a bit. Damaged belts and chains hinder automatic opening and closing and are a critical component of the automatic system.
Perform Safety Tests
Your garage door and attached components can weigh several hundred pounds. If the door malfunctions, this weight could bear down on you, your vehicle, or anything else in the door’s path. Automatic garage door systems come equipped with safety mechanisms to prevent these injuries and damages.
The first test that our technicians perform ensures that the door does not close on its own. We test this by disconnecting the motor and putting the door into manual operation mode. When the door is opened manually, it should stay in place and not fall back down.
The second test assesses the system’s mechanical reversal mode. Your automatic garage door should reverse directions when an object is detected in its path as it closes. To test this, our technicians place a brick, piece of wood, or something similar on the ground in the path of the door. We then push the button to close the door. The automatic system should respond by reversing the course and opening back up before touching the object.
If either of these safety tests fails, your automatic garage door system is deemed unsafe for use and should not be operated until repairs are made.
Inspect Seals and Weather Stripping
Seals and weather stripping attach to the garage door and help seal your garage when the door is closed. The seals provide a needed barrier to keep dirt and debris out as well as moisture. The weather stripping also helps regulate the temperature inside your garage by keeping cold drafts out. The weather stripping and seals are typically made of rubber and may crack or break over time. If the seals or strips are damaged, you could see dirt and moisture seep into the garage. Our technicians will inspect the seals and weather stripping to ensure they are in optimal condition and replace any portions that are damaged or missing.
Call the Automatic Garage Door Experts
Our garage door specialists are experts in automatic systems. We know all the ins and outs of automatic garage doors and how to properly care for them. We also offer skilled repair services when your door doesn’t function as it should as well as replacement and installation services when it’s time for a new door. As an added layer of protection and visual appeal, our technicians also install and service driveway gates. Let us handle your garage door and driveway gate needs so you can enjoy the safety and curb appeal these systems provide.
Enjoy your Colleyville, TX home with greater convenience and security when you schedule routine garage door service with Door Works today.
