Most people probably open and
close their garage door several times each day. According to a recent
nationwide survey, 71 percent of homeowners in the country access their homes
with garage
door openers daily. Your garage door is an integral part of your garage. It
keeps your family safe and secure and helps complement the architectural style
and design of your home. A garage door may even help you save some money on
energy bills, which is great.
Therefore, if you would like to
save time and money, then you should add garage door maintenance to your to-do
list.
Here are some tips to get you
started.
Clean Your Garage Door
You know that dirt, debris and
outdoor pollutants can easily create stubborn grime on your garage doors if you
do not clean them regularly. You can use warm water and a mild detergent to
clean your door. If you have metal doors, they should get a light coat of car
wax as well, as it will protect the finish.
Check for Damage
Inspection is vital to keep your
garage doors functional. Perhaps a storm has battered your garage door, or the
door has sustained damage because of a car driving into it. Keep in mind that there
might be less obvious signs of damage. These include fraying cables and rusting
springs. Therefore, you should inspect parts regularly in order to ensure every
aspect of your garage door is damage-free. Replace any broken or damaged parts,
if necessary, to extend the life of your door.
Lubricate
You can lubricate tracks,
rollers, hinges, and springs with
a silicone free lubricant or penetrating oil twice in a year or as needed. And
wipe away any extra oil when you are done, and keep in mind that you do not
have to lubricate the openers.
Check if Your Door is Weatherproof
It is best to check whether your
garage doors are weatherproof. This is because rain, storms, snow, and sun, can
all damage garage doors. And they also let in water and wind.