Why Should I Keep up with Regular Door Maintenance?

​Most homeowners enter and exit their homes through their garage doors rather than their front doors; it is estimated that an average home opens its door more than 1,500 times annually. Many homeowners make the error of neglecting routine garage door inspections and maintenance, and only having the door inspected by a professional when one or more of the door's components or hardware stops working as it should. You can anticipate future annoyances, such as becoming stuck within the garage or stranded outside, if adequate maintenance is not performed. These problems may necessitate expensive emergency repairs.

The majority of garage door repair professionals advise performing routine maintenance at least once a year to keep your garage door in good working order. Proper garage door upkeep carried out by homeowners and garage door experts will help ensure:

• Life expectancy: Garage doors aren't meant to function dependably indefinitely. However, with the right maintenance and attention, your garage door can last anywhere between 15 and 30 years, depending on the kind, materials, and usage of the door.
  
• Safety: By properly maintaining your garage door, you can avoid malfunctions and breaks that could result in injuries or property damage.
  
• Cost: Preventive maintenance is less expensive than repairs, did you know that? Preventive maintenance contracts are available at Fort Lee Garage Door, we offer preventive maintenance programs starting at just $79.95.
  

What to Expect from Expert Maintenance

Although many people assume their garage door will function consistently and safely as they require it to, without routine preventative maintenance, you risk being unable to operate your garage door as intended. Delays and pricey repairs may result from this. Garage doors have a number of moving parts and several pieces of hardware, all of which will experience typical wear and tear with continued use. At Fort Lee Garage Doors, we provide a thorough 21-point approach that is intended to accurately spot telltale symptoms of damage and avert inconvenient repairs.

A licensed and experienced garage door technician with years of expertise handles all of our yearly tune-ups and repairs, expertly inspecting all moving parts and spotting possible problems. The following duties will be carried out by our professional while performing garage door maintenance:

• Visual Inspection: All moving parts, such as the springs, rollers, hinges, hardware, bearings, gears, and tracks, will be carefully inspected and lubricated by our professional.
• Debris Removal: We will clean any dirt or other accumulation from the tracks and photo eye sensors to guarantee good operation.
• Verify Important Components: During your maintenance, we also check important garage door components that have a bearing on the overall quality of your door, such as mounting pads, cables, chain and belt, weather seals, and locks.
• Look for Corrosion: Examining each component for corrosion or rust, which could result in malfunctions or damage, is an essential element of doing part and hardware inspections.
• Do safety-related tasks: It is crucial for safe everyday use that your garage door's safety features are in good operating order. We will check your keyless entry and other electrical components and systems, perform a UL325 safety reverse test, and inspect them.

When the garage door inspection of your property is over, our specialist will provide you with a thorough summary of everything done during your maintenance session and recommend any upgrades or repairs that were necessary. To maintain optimum garage door operation for many years to come, we are committed to offering safe and inexpensive garage door maintenance and repair options.

What You Should Do as the Owner

Take note of your garage door's regular operations and pay attention to any strange behavior or noises as this is a crucial step for all homeowners to take to ensure the quality and appropriate functionality of their garage door. You should carry out the following actions between annual maintenance inspections by your neighborhood, dependable specialists at Fort Lee Garage Doors:

• Remove Debris Buildup: Your garage is probably filled with dirt, debris, and other types of trash. Remove any extra buildup as soon as you see it since it may interfere with the correct operation of the garage door.
  
• Examine Parts and Hardware: As your garage door travels up and down in regular use, its parts may become loose. Keep moving elements like springs and chains properly oiled to minimize rust accumulation and tighten or replace any loose or missing pieces or hardware as necessary.
  
• Take Note of Any Unusual Sounds: Although your garage door will always be loud when it is in the typical functioning mode, listen for any odd noises your garage door or opener makes as it opens and closes.
  

Common Garage Noises to Know

When a garage door operates predictably and reliably, you might overlook unexpected garage door noises when they occur or just be unaware of what those peculiar noises might be. If you hear any loud garage door or opener noises, it may be a sign that a professional needs to fix or maintain your door.

• Grinding: This sound may be made by worn rollers or by poorly lubricated hardware and moving parts.
  
• Banging or squealing: Frequently, this is caused by faulty garage door panels or an unbalanced door, which in turn affects the panels themselves.
  
• Ticking or Clicking: These lighter noises frequently indicate problems with various components, such as worn pulleys and bearings or coils that are rubbing against one another due to rust accumulation.
  
• Straining: If you hear a straining sound as the garage door opens or closes, you may have a broken garage door opener motor or insufficient horsepower.
  
• Rattling: Although it can be unsettling, rattling frequently indicates a loose chain or support rails.
  

Garage Door Services in Fort Lee, New Jersey

Call the professionals at Fort Lee Garage Doors to handle your yearly routine garage door repair if you want to maintain your garage door functioning properly. Since 1972, we have provided commercial and residential garage door repair services to the areas of Fort Lee. Because of our vast expertise in garage door installation, repair, and maintenance, we promise all of our nearby clients a hassle-free, dependable, inexpensive, and welcoming experience. Even better, we offer free service estimates and 24-hour emergency repairs.

Call us at (201) 8006757 right away to learn more about our preventative maintenance plans, which begin at just $79.95, or fill out our online scheduling form to make a service request.