We install and service garage doors across southern Scotland, serving our customers from our garage doors centres in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Kilmarnock and Dundee.
Your garage door is not just an entrance; it’s a crucial component of your home’s security and your home’s curb appeal. To ensure it operates reliably and safely, regular maintenance is advised. While professional servicing is essential periodically, there are one or two things you can do yourself to keep your garage door in optimal condition. The advisors at our garage doors centres in southern Scotland will be pleased to advise you, but here are a few tips anyway.
Visual Inspection: Regularly inspect garage doors and their main components for any signs of wear or damage. Look out for loose bolts or misaligned tracks.
Lubrication: Apply lubricant occasionally to moving parts such as hinges, rollers and springs. This reduces friction and helps prevent premature wear. Ensure everything’s tight and secure, too. Tighten any loose bolts or screws on the garage door and its components. Loose hardware can cause misalignment and affect the door’s operation.
Clean tracks: Dirt and debris can accumulate in the tracks of garage doors over time, causing the door to get stuck or move unevenly. Clean the tracks regularly using a cloth or brush.
Test safety features: Test the safety features of your garage door, such as the auto-reverse mechanism, to ensure that they’re functioning correctly. Place an object in the door’s path while closing it; it should reverse immediately upon contact.
Balance check: Disconnect the door from the opener and manually lift it halfway. If the door doesn’t stay in place, it might be out of balance, requiring professional adjustment.
By finding time for these simple maintenance checks, you could prolong the life of your garage door and minimise the risk of unexpected breakdowns. Remember, if you encounter any issues beyond your DIY capabilities or are unsure about the best way to proceed, it’s best to consult a professional garage door technician. The Garage Door Company supply and install new garage doors in southern Scotland, and we service and repair customers’ existing ones.
Call us free on 0800 889 777, or call your nearest garage doors branch direct:
Glasgow on 0141 773 0902
Edinburgh on 0131 337 3332
Kilmarnock on 01563 542984
Dundee on 01382 213052
Alternatively, drop us a line at info@garage-door.co.uk