Installing a garage door system can cost a lot of money, and so does replacing them. That's why it can be a headache if your current unit is not working as smoothly as it was and you cannot point a finger to the cause. If you are looking to make major decisions, check out this garage door repair and troubleshooting checklist.
Sometimes, the mechanism does not work properly because the moving parts aren't lubricated enough. Lubrication should be done twice a month; just avoid getting anything on the plastic idler bearings. Powdered graphite can be used on the tracks and household oil is good for the rollers. Take care as you do this process to avoid any issues described in step 2.1. Look aroundYou should also check the cables and extension springs. Extension springs are those that can be found on either side of the door, running from a pulley. Make sure that the cables and springs aren't rusty. If they are, you may need to make a phone call to a local professional to determine if they just need cleaning or need to be replaced. Make sure you replace the springs in pairs so there won't be imbalance. There is, however, another spring system in use for most garage systems, and that is the torsion spring. This is a high-tension spring that would be complicated to repair; in which case, a professional technician might be needed.2. Clean up3. LubricateIf you want to attempt to install either garage door spring system then you will need to follow the below tips.There are some issues to be aware of concerning the safety and security. For example for young children, some old garage doors can pose a risk. Even if your home is child free, you need to concern yourself with any neighbor kids, even housebreakers! that you could be held liable for if an accident were to occur. The newer models of overhead roll up garage doors feature pinch resistant or anti pinch panels. This feature makes the door safe and fingers will not get injured if stuck in the gap between panels while the door is closing.Always read the instructions and ask for advice from the experts at the hardware store. If you think the job is a little too big to handle, look into hiring an expert.2.Second, always work with a friend. Some of the steps require heavy lifting that cannot be accomplished on your own. Furthermore, installing garage door springs is an incredibly dangerous job and, if anything does happen, it is good to have an extra pair of hands to help you and call 911 if the job gets out of hand.5. Tighten DownBefore you begin installing garage door springs, you will need to test to ensure that your old garage door springs needs replacing. First, disengage the garage door opener. Open the garage door by hand and close the door down only three of four feet. Back up and see what happens. If the door remains open on its own, then your springs are fine. If the garage door begins to descend on its own, then they will need replacing.Search for dents and dings in the metal tracks. Tracks direct the roller assembly, so they are extremely important. Examine the alignment as well and fix damaged locations back into position when feasible.
Garage systems tend to be 7 feet of wood, metal, or plastic, often a mixture of all three. So it might take some detective work to discover what's faulty. With this checklist, you'll have an easier time. In the event you are not that much of a handyman, seek advice from a garage door repair business or visit online storefronts for an estimate of possible fixes.
Author: Buddy Feldman
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