Every spring, it’s necessary to clean and provide preventative maintenance for a number of features of your home. This need extends to your garage and the care of your garage door. Spring is the best time of year to contact a company that services garage doors to help you keep your door in good condition all year round.
1. Keep the Door Looking Its Best
A garage door service company will clean the exterior surface of your garage door, including removing the winter film left behind on the door’s windows.
They may also recommend adding a fresh coat of sealant if your door is showing signs of wear. Now is a good time to determine whether you want your door painted or a new garage door installed.
2. Clear the Tracks of Debris
One of the most important parts of cleaning your garage door in the spring is to check the tracks and rollers. Rock salt, stones, nests, and other types of debris can find their way into the tracks throughout the colder months. Clearing this debris out of the tracks will prevent the rollers from becoming dented or damaged.
3. Protect the Sensors
Snow, ice, and dirt can cover the lenses on your electric garage door’s sensors throughout the winter. If your garage door isn’t fully closing, this may be the reason. Having your sensors cleaned and recalibrated will ensure your garage door closes fully to prevent theft, pest infestations, and water damage.
4. Lubricate the Weatherstripping
The weatherstripping and mechanical components on the inside of your garage door will need to be lubricated once per year. The spring is the ideal time to have this done since you will be performing other types of preventative maintenance.
When you schedule garage door services, a technician will use a silicone-based lubricant since other types of lubricant can cause the weatherstripping to dry and crack.
5. Wash the Inside of the Door
The interior side of your garage door should also be washed at this time. This cleaning will help eliminate dust, cobwebs, and pest leavings before they cause problems with the operation of your door.
As the interior side of the door is cleaned, you should look for obstacles that could damage the door’s mechanism. For example, sports equipment and other stored items should be kept away from the tracks.
Whether you need spring maintenance, unexpected repairs, or a new garage door installed, you can trust Larry Myers Garage Doors. Contact us today to help you keep your garage door functioning like new.