If you have ever experienced your garage door jamming, breaking, or not opening you will understand the importance of regular maintenance. There’s nothing worse than being trapped in your garage or having to manually lift a heavy garage door on your own. Home security also becomes an issue when a garage door is broken. Like anything, it’s something you rarely pay much attention to until it breaks!
Why should I get my garage door serviced?
You may be wondering why do I need to spend money getting it serviced? The truth is, a just like a human body a garage door also needs regular maintenance to prevent wear and tear of its multiple components. It’s the biggest moving part of a home and often with multiple cars coming and going that door can be doing some major lifting. The good news is an annual service is enough to ensure the smooth running of your garage door.
Five good reasons to service your door
1.Wear and tear
Smaller components, when strained, can result in larger components working harder. So, when the spring or door is struggling, this puts more strain on the motor which is the most expensive part. An annual check will find any wear and tear on smaller units.
2. Components have a lifespan
The motor fixed to the roof has a lifespan of about 7 – 12 years and the door 20 – 40 years. Depending on usage, these parts need to be replaced over time. Regular servicing will monitor this ageing and replacement when a part is wearing will avoid breakages in the future.
3. Springs/rollers need lubrication
For effective momentum and optimal movement, springs and rollers need to be lubricated as weather and overuse can lead to drying out or rusting.
4. Inspection can catch warning signs
Regular inspection means a qualified technician can anticipate potential faults in components before they begin to wear out .
5. Security
For optimal smooth running of your garage door, an annual service will help to avoid any costly breakages which can be inconvenient to your household as well as causing security issues if the door isn’t completely closed.
Who to contact for servicing
If your garage door is still under a 12-month warranty, contact your installer, or for doors older than one year you can find a local technician by searching www.servicemydoor.com.au