Maintaining Your Sacramento Garage Door

Add another thing to your to-do list, the garage door. At least a couple of times throughout the year check over the moving parts and keep the door clean and in good working order. If you think about it your Sacramento Garage Door opens on average 10 times a day amounting to a lot of wear and tear on it. Unmaintained it will fail to work properly and may even damage the door or your vehicles.

The most important components of your garage door are the springs. They power the door and do about 95 per cent of the work in opening and closing it if you have an overhead style door. If it is hard to open the door than most probably the springs are out of adjustment.

With repeated use the hardware on the door will loosen, tighten loose bolts, screws, and nuts making sure everything is securely tightened. By having everything tight you will avoid the door becoming out of alignment.

Coat the springs once a season with a lightweight oil and allow it to coat the cables by dripping down the sides of the door. Lubricate the roller and hinges at least once a year, you can use WD-40 or any light spray oil.

Check the electric opener and the door lock. Sometimes the lock can get out of alignment and cause problems with opening and closing.

Wipe down the weatherstripping with a vinyl cleaner to protect it from damaging UV rays and to keep it pliable and flexible. Check the bottom of the door for rust and decay if it is made from metal or wood. Apply a fresh coat of paint if you notice any peeling or warping.

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