Regular lubrication of the moving parts of your garage door, same as the rollers, hinges and springs, can help to prevent wear and tear and contribute for smooth operation of your garage door.
Hardware
Over the time, the nuts and bolts that hold your garage door together may loosen. Its very important to tighten the hardware on your garage door to prevent damage or malfunction.
BALANCE CHECK
check the balance of your garage door by disengaged the garage door opener from the door. Do not do it when the door is open. Lift up the door 4ft away from the ground and slowly let go. If the door fall down or too jumpy your door is unbalanced and requires immediately adjustment. Unbalanced door may lead to off tracks and the wear out of your garage door opener.
Safety sensors
The safety sensors are the laser eyes that located on both side of your vertical tracks.
Your safety sensors should prevent from your door to close in case an object is being crossing the line of the door while closing. Malfunction safety sensors will prevent from the door to close.
Call Brentwood Garage Door Services if you need an inspection or maintenance for your garage door.