Don’t Forget Garage Door Maintenance this Spring + Visa Gift Card Giveaway
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Spring is finally here! While we still have a bit of snow on the ground, I know it won’t be long before my husband is cleaning out the garage, storing away our snowblower and doing routine maintenance on the lawnmower to get ready for warmer temperatures. When you own a home, the list is always longer when it comes to springtime chores. Owning a home built in 1934, we have plenty of maintenance. If you are a homeowners, I’m sure you can relate. Be sure you don’t forget your garage door!
Most people don’t give their garage doors a second thought until something breaks. GarageDoorCare.com has a 3–step program to help homeowners keep their garage door running smoothly.
Lubricate your garage door twice a year.
Don’t worry, it is easier than you think. If you are like me, you’ve never thought twice about garage door maintenance or the need for lubrication on a garage door. Over time, all those squeaks or groans can lead to trouble. Not sure how? Visit GarageDoorCare.com to learn more. It only takes a few minutes and inexpensive materials to potentially save costly repairs later on.
Sign up for a free twice-a-year email garage door lubrication reminder.
If you can get in the habit to do this at the same time every year, it is easier to remember. Don’t want to worry about remembering? The International Door Association (IDA), a worldwide trade association of garage door and access professionals – and the sponsor of GarageDoorCare.com – invites consumers to register for twice-a-year emails that will remind them that it’s time to lubricate the garage door. And signing up doesn’t mean a flood of emails or sales calls. Just two simple emails will be sent a year.
Find a trusted, local garage door pro well in advance of a problem.
Following garage maintenance tips will extend the life of most of your garage door parts, but sometimes your garage door will need professional attention. Unfortunately no amount of lubrication can keep a worn out spring from breaking. Did you know that the garage door is the largest and heaviest moving object in a home, and can cause severe injuries or even death if damaged or misused? That is why you should call a professional instead of doing the work yourself.
GarageDoorCare.com offers a “Find a Qualified Professional” page through which homeowners can find experienced, local garage door service and repair businesses that are IDA members committed to operating their businesses by the IDA Code of Business Conduct. They are committed to professionalism and safety so homeowners can avoid unscrupulous firms that sell unneeded parts and overcharge customers.
So as you plan out your spring chores – don’t forget to add your garage door to the list!
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To lubricate your garage door bi-annually.
Monthly Reverse Mechanism Test to make sure if it hits something it will go back up
My favorite is Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
My favorite tip is the Monthly door balance test.
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I like the Monthly door balance test tip. What a good idea!
My favorite tip is not letting your kids play with the door.
My favorite tip: Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Thank you!
Semi-annual lubrication
The semi annual lubrication tip is my fave.
The monthly reversing mechanism test is one we should do most often.
I like the monthly reversing mechanism test.
I like the monthly maintenance testing.
The monthy door balance test.
the monthly photo eye test is good
I learned that I should perform a balance test each month to check my garage door! Great tip!
I like the Semi-annual lubrication twice a year spray lube all rollers & moving parts .
I think the reversing mechanism test is important. Our doors are very heavy and I would hate to see anyone harmed by them.
I like the semi annual lubrication tip. I actually didn’t know it needed it that often
My favorite tip is this:
“Monthly force setting test (if your door is equipped with an automatic opener system). With the door fully open, push your garage door opener’s transmitter or wall button to close the door. As the door is closing, hold up the bottom of the door with your hands outstretched and stiff. If the door does not easily reverse and continues to close, pull your hands away immediately. The closing force is excessive and the door should be serviced by a trained service technician.”
I like the idea of a monthly door balance test. I’ve never thought to check that!