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Diagnosing Garage Door Trouble

What is that sound? Why won't your garage door close? It isn't always easy to figure out why your garage door isn't working, which is why I put together this website. I have been installing doors for several years, and I can tell you that garage door problems are some of the toughest issues out there to resolve. In addition to working with complicated motors and difficult panels, you might also find yourself struggling with remote control issues. On my blog, you can learn how to diagnose trouble, so that you aren't left trying to solve illusive, seemingly impossible problems.

Diagnosing Garage Door Trouble

Three Habits That Can Extend The Life Of Your Garage Door

by Stacey Howell

Knowing a reputable garage door repair service that can visit your home to fix a broken garage door is ideal, but it's also beneficial to take steps that reduce the likelihood of needing this service. While your garage door can occasionally develop issues beyond your control, taking a series of maintenance steps can increase the chance that your door operates as long as possible without any problems. You don't have to be particularly adept with general home repairs to perform these three jobs that can extend the life of your garage door.

Protect The Bottom Trim

If you partially open your garage door and inspect the bottom edge of it, you'll notice a long piece of rubber trim fitted into an aluminum bracket. This trim is integral to creating a seal between the door and the floor of your garage, which serves to keep rainwater and outdoor pests from entering. It's important to protect this bottom trim by keeping the garage door floor clean. Over time, if the floor has sharp pieces of gravel sitting on it, the rubber trim can push into these shards and develop holes. Eventually, these holes will spread and pretty soon, you'll be dealing with a piece of trim that needs to be replaced. Ensuring there are no sharp obstacles directly where the garage door touches the floor is a simple way to extend the door's life.

Keep The Moving Parts Lubricated

A garage door that creaks while it opens and closes is sending you a sign that it needs lubrication. Fortunately, this task is simple. Close the door and identify the main moving parts. You'll notice hinges between the different layers and panels and wheels that follow a pair of tracks as the door moves. Carefully spray a general household lubricant onto these areas and then open and close the door a few times to allow the lubricant to work its way into the cracks. This important job prevents the moving parts from seizing, which can lead to a major repair job.

Tighten Loose Bolts

If you find that the door rattles and vibrates excessively during use, there's a good chance that some of the hardware is loose. Look for the bolts that hold the hinges and other metal elements in place, grab the right size of wrench and tighten any loose bolts. Open and close the door to test it – you should notice that it operates more smoothly after this simple job. Keeping the bolts tight will reduce the chance of a bolt popping out and a door panel falling off. To learn more, contact a business like Doors Unlimited.

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