When spring approaches, check to see if the winter weather has taken its toll on your garage door. Preparing your garage door for spring assures that it will function smoothly for the next few months, preventing any unforeseen difficulties. Here are some ideas for preparing your garage door for the spring season. Keep an eye out for these garage door issues.
• To maintain the garage door in place, the cables must be in good condition. Frayed wires should be changed as soon as possible to keep your door running safely.
• Contact Peter & Sons Construction for repairs if your tracks, screws, rollers, bolts, springs, or hinges are rusted.
• Panels must be changed as soon as possible to ensure the safety of your garage door's functioning.
• Tight bolts and screws keep the track in place, allowing your garage door to work more smoothly.
• Examine the weatherstrip and the surround of your garage door. A weatherstrip that is intact forms a seal around the whole door, preventing elements from entering your garage.
Any bent or broken tracks should be fixed or replaced as soon as possible.
Please consult your owner's handbook or the manufacturer's website for a copy of the owner's manual before doing any of these tests. Check the safety features of your garage door to ensure they are operational, including but not limited to: (1) The auto-reverse mechanism causes the garage door to reverse if it collides with something, keeping people, automobiles, motorcycles, and other things safe. Waving an item in front of the photo-eye sensors ensures that your garage door auto reverses. (2) The emergency release cable detaches the trolley from the opener carriage, allowing you to open and close the garage door manually. We recommend consulting your owner's handbook to learn how to connect and unplug correctly.
If you are having any of these problems with your garage door, contact Peter & Sons Construction for professional services and repairs. Spring is notorious for harsh weather, which can result in power disruptions. To ensure that your garage door remains functioning, use the manual release lever to disconnect the opener from the garage. If you have backup batteries for your DC opener, you may also use them.
Because your garage door opens to the outside, it is continuously exposed to the weather, especially in the winter. Dirt, filth, and dust can accumulate in your garage, affecting the components of your garage door. Clean the interior and outside of your garage door to eliminate impurities and enhance its look.
While you may undertake basic maintenance on your own, more complex services should be performed by an experienced expert. Call a professional if you have any worries regarding your garage door. They may do basic maintenance as well as diagnose and fix issues with the garage door or its mechanisms. Preparing your garage door for spring with Consolidated Garage Doors eliminates future emergency problems and saves money.
Peter & Sons Construction delivers reliable service, sales, and goods to Niles, the Greater Chicago Area, and nearby areas. Request garage door servicing online or call us for more information.
