Thank you to the International Door Association for sponsoring this post. All thoughts are my own.
Now that spring is in full swing, we’ve been busy working on yard and home maintenance. My husband and I were just discussing last night just how long we’ve been in our house. We can’t believe it has been just under 12 years. It is becoming apparent that a lot of the maintenance we did early on needs to be done again. Our house definitely needs a good painting and our landscaping is leaving much to be desired. Maintaining a home is a lot of work, especially when it is an older home like ours. We’ve haven’t been very organized when it comes to keeping track of it all. I’d love to create a checklist and have reminders of maintenance. If you are like us, then you’ll appreciate services like the newest program program from the International Door Association (IDA) – a worldwide trade association of door and access systems professionals.
Garage Door Maintenance
Did you know it is important to lubricate your garage door twice a year? I had no clue. But keeping my family safe is important so I appreciate a garage door maintenance reminder. The IDA invites consumers to register for twice-a-year emails from its consumer website, GarageDoorCare.com. The emails offer a simple message – it’s time to lubricate your garage door by applying a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
If you also aren’t sure of regular garage door maintenance, visit garagedoorcare.com to learn more about this service and learn about their maintenance tips. From visual inspections to the balance test, you can keeping your garage door in top shape which can save you time and money. And if you need the assistance of a local garage door professional for any garage door maintenance and repair, please visit their Find A Qualified Professional page.
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Lisa Brown says
my favorite: Monthly reversing mechanism test
Janet W. says
My favorite tip is Semi-annual lubrication.
Mary Happymommy says
I like the tip about doing a monthly door balance test.
Kelly D says
I like the tip to do a monthly visual inspection.
Karen Glatt says
I think the Monthly reversing mechanism test is so important to make sure the door closes properly!
Elena says
My favorite tip is Semi-annual lubrication
Thomas Murphy says
I like the Semi-annual lubrication tip.
Beth Hill says
I think the monthly reversing mechanism test is extremely important! Safety issue.
Melissa M says
I like the semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks tip.
DEBIJOT says
I like the tip for semi annual lubrication.
HS says
I like the Monthly visual inspection tip.
Jennifer B says
I like the Monthly visual inspection, because it seems like the one I would most likely do
Kristie says
I like the semi-annual lubrication tip.
Natalie says
I like the tip to perform a monthly balance check.
Donna L says
I like the garage door Semi-annual lubrication tip
Melanie Montgomery says
To lubricate it semi annualy.
Stephanie Phelps says
My favorite is Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
shirley says
I like the tip- Monthly visual inspection.
BeckyM says
I like the Semi-annual lubrication tip
Sarah Hayes says
i like the tip to do a monthly visual inspection
Samantha C. says
I like the monthly door balance test.
Sheila K. says
The semi-annual lubrication tip sounds like an important one to follow!
steve weber says
my favorite: Monthly reversing mechanism test
Amanda Sakovitz says
My favorite is the monthly door balance test
JR FrugalMom says
The Monthly door balance test tip
Cheryl says
My favorite is “Monthly door balance test”.
Marilyn Nawara says
I like the Monthly photo eye test — want to make sure this is working so the dogs don’t get squished in the door.
Kristen says
My favorite is: semi-annual lubrication.
Barbara Montag says
I like the monthly visual inspection tip.
That will keep everything in tip top shape.
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D Schmidt says
My favorite tip is Monthly reversing mechanism test (if your door is equipped with an automatic opener system). Note: garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993, are required by federal law to be equipped with a reversing mechanism and a photo eye or edge sensor as added measures of safety to prevent entrapment.
Kim Henrichs says
Definitely the semi-annual lubrication! Nothing worse than that dang door sticking!
kj skib says
I like the monthly balance check. I have never thought to do that.
Allison Downes says
The Semi-annual lubrication tip.
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Heather Hayes Panjon says
My Favorite Tip Is The Monthly photo eye test
Anastasia Falling says
I like the “Semi-annual lubrication” tip because that is something I wouldn’t think about! I would definitely need a reminder for that 🙂
Seyma Shabbir says
The monthly visual inspection! Just look and make sure everything looks good!
Devon F says
I like the Monthly visual inspection
shelly peterson says
I like the monthly visual inspection tp.
shelly peterson says
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Melissa S says
My favorite tip is the Monthly door balance test..
ColleenMarie says
We do not do any of these things, I think I could start with Monthly visual inspections
JLin says
Monthly reversing mechanism test
angie lilly says
My fav tip would be the one that I have never heard of: Monthly door balance test. I did not even know this was a thing!
Stephanie says
i love tip is Semi-annual lubrication
Brandy Wilson (lynn w on rafflecopter) says
Monthly photo eye test… especially if you have kids!
Kris I. says
My favorite tip is Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Tara says
Monthly Visual Inspection is a good one.
Susan Christy says
Monthly reversing mechanism test
Amanda Alvarado says
I like the Monthly photo eye test tip!
harolde says
I like the Semi annual lubrication test
Peggy Rydzewski says
The Monthly force setting test is a great idea
Terra Heck says
I learned that garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993, are required by federal law to be equipped with a reversing mechanism and a photo eye or edge sensor as added measures of safety to prevent entrapment. If your system does not have these features, replacement of your automatic operating system is recommended. Thanks.
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Adrienne gordon says
Keeping kids free of the garage unit is key.
Ann Fantom says
A garage door maintenance tip is to keep your garage door’s hinges and rollers lubricated.
Sandy Klocinski says
My favorite maintenance tip is to do a monthly reversing mechanism test
Stacey b says
The monthly photo eye test.
Margaret Smith says
Mine is the Monthly reversing mechanism test to make sure it’s working properly.
nickie says
I like the Semi-annual lubrication tip.
Trisha Burgess says
I love the semi annual lubrication tip!
Rosanne Morrison says
I think the monthly photo eye test is imperative especially with children and grandchildren
Cynthia C says
My favorite tip is the Monthly force setting test
Ellie Wright says
My favorite tip is to do a monthly photo eye test.
Geoff K says
My favorite maintenance tip would be the one about semi-annual lubrication: apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Birdiebee says
My favorite maintenance tip is the monthly reversing mechanism test .
PuffyBiggles says
My favorite maintenance tip is to do a monthly visual inspection. Thanks for the giveaway!
Brittney House says
Have a monthly photo eye test.
David Fultner says
I like the Semi-annual lubrication.
Nannypanpan says
I like the monthly photo eye test tip
mysweetiepiepie says
My favorite maintenance tip is the monthly reversing mechanism test.
Betsy Barnes says
My favorite maintenance tip is the Monthly door balance test. 🙂
nicole dziedzic says
Love this tip: Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Jenna D says
The semi-annual lubrication is a great tip.
Betty Dennis says
I appreciate the semiannual lubrication tip – it includes exactly what all needs to be lubricated
Jennifer Tilson says
I like the tip to do a monthly reversing mechanism test. Better to do it with a 2X4 than accidentally with something or someone valuable.
Mary Jacobowitz says
My favorite is this tip: Monthly reversing mechanism test .
jacqueline says
monthly door balance test
Ashley C says
I had no idea that you should do
Semi-annual lubrication. Thats a great tip!
CINDY MERRILL says
This site had some great advice. Explains in detail, too.
Monthly reversing mechanism test (if your door is equipped with an automatic opener system).
Michelle C says
I like the idea of applying a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks on a semi-annual basis.
Peter G says
Monthly door balance test.
Bethany Kingsley says
Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
That and the visual test.
Petra Huffmire says
it’s the easiest to do: Monthly visual inspection
Dawn Monroe says
I think the semi annual lubrication tip and the photo eye monthly tip are helpful.
Annmarie W. says
I like their tip for using a 2×4 board to do a Monthly reversing mechanism test!
Laura J says
Mine favorite tip is the Monthly force setting test! So important!
Jessica says
I like the monthly reversing mechanism test tip. It is important for us to remember with a toddler running around.
katie mitchell says
My favorite tip is the photo eye tip.
Nancy says
My favorite tip is to do a monthly visual inspection on your garage door.
Angela P says
I likthe Semi-annual lubrication tip to apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Kathy Davis says
Semi-annual lubrication is the one that I think we are negligent at.
Alicia says
The monthly door balance test
Becky Moore says
My favorite maintenance tip is to do a monthly reversing mechanism test
latanya t says
Do Monthly visual inspection.
kyl neusch says
monthly photo eye test
Leela says
Monthly reversing mechanism test making sure it’s working properly.
charlene says
semiannual lubrication it is easy to forget simple things like that
wen budro says
My favorite maintenance tip is the monthly reversing mechanism test. I need to remember to do this for the sake of safety.
Michelle says
the monthly photo eye test tip
Lauren says
Do a monthly visual inspection.
Maria C. says
Monthly inspection for sure
Robin says
My favorite tip is semi-annual lubrication, it is important to keep parts of the door working as they should.
Denise S says
I like the Monthly reversing mechanism test tip.
Jessica M. says
A Monthly visual inspection of your garage door is my favorite tip! Most times people can be so busy they forget this tip, but you can’t go wrong with this tip (I think)!
Cheryl B. says
I had no idea we needed to oil the door twice a year.
Tina Reynolds says
I like the tip have a montly photo eye test
Jennifer Reed says
My favorite maintenance tip is the semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Mary Cloud says
Mine is the Monthly Reverse Mechanism Test
Stephanie Grant says
Monthly door balance test. If your door is equipped with an automatic opener system: close the door and disconnect the automatic opener. Once you are able to lift the door manually: Lift the door. It should lift smoothly with little resistance and should remain fully open. If it is difficult to open or does not remain open, the door may be out of balance and should be serviced by a trained service technician.
GB says
I like the monthly force setting tip.
Erica B. says
I didn’t know about getting it serviced every year.
Elle P. says
I like the semi annual lubrication tip.
Cori Westphal says
I think the best tip is to check the automatic stop on the door. Just to make sure it works and stays safe!
Michele Baron says
I believe the semi-annual lubrication tip is invaluable
Daniel M says
the semi annual lubrication tip
Rebecca Orr says
Ha….my favorite is that if you are not comfortable performing the safety and maintenance tasks on your own, to have a professional technician come in and do it! That would be what I would be doing!
Tabathia B says
I like the monthly photo eye test tip
Tina W says
“Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.”.
We do this twice a year because of the heat here in the desert.
Kim H says
My husband brushes out cob webs by garage door when needed
sue14625 says
Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Erin Ellis says
I didn’t know about all of these tests like the monthly door balance test.
Lisa says
My fave tip is the door balance test.
Angela Cisco says
Semi-annual lubrication. I never knew you should use a small amount of spray lubricant on the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Kimmy Ripley says
Semi annual lubrication!
Sarh S says
I never knew about all of the monthly garage door tests and such. I’ll have to let my mom know. To me the most interesting one is the Monthly Balance Test, never would have thought to do that.
Lisa V. says
My favorite tip is Semi-annual lubrication.
doug gerard says
semi-annual lubrication–I hate anything that doesn’t run smoothly or squeaks
Stephanie Galbraith says
The Monthly visual inspection seems like a no brainer.
Sarah L says
My favorite tip: Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Thanks for the contest.
Stephanie Larison says
Semi-annual lubrication is my fave tip,, to keep them rolling easily.
Lisa Garner says
My favorite tip is monthly door balance test.
laurie murley says
I like the Monthly force setting test the most
Kim Reid says
My favorite tip is the Semi-annual lubrication which is applying a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Denise Donaldson says
Monthly visual inspection
cynthia Dawson says
The tip about monthly photo eye test. never thought about doing that before!
Tish Wilson says
I would have to say the best tip would be the Monthly door balance test. I can already tell you based on invisioning doing that test, that one of our doors must be off balance. Thanks for the great tips!!
Breanne says
I like the balance test tip.
Bridgett Wilbur says
The semi annual lubricating tip is very important to me and my faimlys safety.
Cherie Montorio says
I think the best tip is to check the automatic stop on the door.
Betty C says
I like the Monthly reversing mechanism test
Donna Hufman Warrington says
Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks I like this one because last year, that’s all ours needed.
Kathleen says
My favorite tip was to get your garage door serviced yearly.
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heather s says
You should apply lubricant twice a year to the hinges rollers and tracks
Susan Smith says
My favorite tip is semi-annual lubrication. I never knew you should use a small amount of spray lubricant on the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks
CharityS says
Tip: Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Jessica Cox says
I like the Monthly force setting test
Jerry Marquardt says
Make sure that you oil the springs and channels at least two times per year, to help maintain and lubricate the door.
Carolyn Daley says
I like the tip to do a balance test and check the resistance.
Sherry Conrad says
My favorite tip is Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Sand says
i wasn’t aware that it should be serviced yearly.
Bryan E. says
Thank You for the giveaway… we do a monthly photo eye test / reversing mechanism safety test !
Amy Deeter says
the tip that i enjoyed reading the most was the :Monthly door balance test” tip
Trisha McKee says
I love the semi-annual lubrication tip.