The same as most parts of your home, you will be able to extend the life of your roller doors, sectional doors, or tilt doors if you look after them well. So, what do you have to do to keep them running year after year? We’re going to give you some tips on how to maintain your garage doors like a pro.
Service Your Doors Regularly
Like anything else mechanical, your doors need regular servicing. Get your garage door technician to come and inspect all parts of the door annually. They will replace any parts that are worn, and oil the necessary parts, which will keep your door from deteriorating and ensure it’s up to relevant safety standards.
Be Proactive with Problems
It’s wise to look at problems earlier rather than later. If you notice a squeak or a door that shudders as it goes up and down, then see to it straight away. Problems only get worse if you leave them, and that leads to greater expenses.
It may be that the door has fallen out of alignment, or that a cable has worn down. These situations are hazardous. It is highly recommended that you sort it out quickly to increase the door’s lifespan and keep users safe.
Maintain Cleanliness
Your door can build up grease, grime and dust over time. Ideally, you should clean your door once every few weeks so it’s not such a big chore every few months. Your technician can give you some tips on how to clean your particular garage door installation.
Check the Weather Seal
The weather seal keeps water, wind and leaves out of your garage. So, check it for cracks and gaps. If it’s broken, you’ll have to sweep leaves out of your garage or may get water where you don’t want it. Check regularly and replace when necessary. It’s another way to be proactive and save costs—and effort—in the long run.
Call a Garage Door Expert
If you feel you still don’t know quite what to do, or which products to use to clean your garage, call our helpful team at Dandenong Garage Doors. We’re the garage door people in Melbourne you can trust to advise you on how to clean your door in order to better extend its life.
We specialise in all things to do with garage doors and can help resolve any difficulties or challenges you may have. Small or big, we know how to solve the problem. We’ve been in business since 1976, so we have seen it all.
If you don’t have any garage doors or are considering any form of garage door installation, then we’re the guys for the job. Call us now on 03 9791 4933 to get a quote.
