Garage Door Maintenance Schedule in Graniteville, SC

Garage door maintenance schedule

Every month

• Look over the springs, cables, rollers and pulleys for wear, rust or fraying.
• Test the auto-reverse: close the door on a roll of paper towels. It must reverse on contact.
• Test the photo eyes: wave an object through the beam while the door closes. It should reverse.
• Watch and listen to the door open and close for jerks, scraping or new noises.

Every season (3-4 times a year)

• Lubricate hinges, roller bearings and springs with a garage door lubricant (not grease).
• Wipe dirt out of the tracks. Don't grease the tracks.
• Tighten hinge, bracket and track bolts.
• Clean the photo-eye lenses.

Every year

• Book a professional tune-up and balance check.
• Test the balance: disconnect the opener and lift the door halfway. It should stay put.
• Replace remote and keypad batteries.
• Inspect and replace the bottom seal and perimeter weather stripping as needed.
• Clean and touch up the door's finish. Refinish wood doors as needed.

Openers

• Lubricate the opener chain or screw rail per the manual (belt drives don't need lubrication).
• Check that the manual release works and the red cord hangs within reach.
• Replace the backup battery every 1 to 3 years if your opener has one.

Regular care keeps springs and rollers working longer and catches worn parts before they fail. A professional tune-up once a year covers balance, spring tension and opener settings.

Due for a tune-up in Graniteville, SC? Call (833) 435-8883 or book a visit online.