Check the Springs
Garage door springs should be free of rust. No matter how well you take care of them, Springs will break, but keeping them rust free will prolong their life. If a spring breaks, it can fly across the garage. Don’t fix a broken Spring by yourself. Call in a professional garage door expert to do the job for you. You can check the tension of the springs by pulling the emergency release on the door while it is closed. After you pulled the release, lift the door to waist height. If the door closes, the springs need more tension. If the door flies open, the springs need less tension. Your goal is to have the door stay open at waist height.
Check the Bolts
Check the bolts at the back of the track and make sure none of them are loose. You don’t the garage door to fall and damage your car or hurt someone.
Wear and Tear
Check the cables to the garage door. If they look frayed or worn you will want to replace them immediately by contacting a local garage door company. Replacing the cables yourself can be a dangerous job if you don’t know what you are doing.
Lubrication
Lubricate all moving parts, and the garage door opener’s track. This is important to keep your garage door operating correctly and will help prevent any damage. Don’t use WD-40. Use lubricant oil that is specifically used for garage door use, they can easily be found at a hardware store.
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