The garage door is pretty simple; it’s what lets us into and out of our garage.
Well, whether your garage door is old or just making a little noise, or even a little slow, sometimes you can get by with it and sometimes you can’t.
What’s the difference between an old but functional garage door and one that needs to be replaced? To put it simply, one’s a danger to you and your loved ones and one isn’t. If you’re concerned about your garage being a potential hazard, read on and find out more.
A garage door can take up a lot of space, and when that is a mechanical and moving machine, you’ve got to keep that in mind. Any error with the door could injure someone or your vehicle.
Commonly the counterweight or spring system that makes the door go up and down needs to be replaced in most repairs. The lifespan of springs barely reaches a decade, so if it’s been 7 or 8 years since you last replaced or just adjusted or checked them, now’s the time to do so.
A garage door that is a standard size weights well over 100 pounds or 60 kilograms. A two car garage door may be nearly double that, so you want to be sure that the door is not crashing down. Be sure that you check your springs yourself every year and be sure to investigate any other strange sounds that are happening
While you are at it, you can also check your nuts and bolts to make sure that they’re secure. Loose nuts and bolts on the hinges can be bad news See if they’re a little too loose and lightly tighten as needed. Keep rollers rolling and not sliding– if they aren’t round and smooth but square, you should replace them. Rollers should be on the shaft and never about to come off.
Lubrication of the metal parts can help keep the springs, the rollers, the tracks all going the way that you want to. Regular application may prevent wearing out of the parts in the future. You should definitely keep an eye on the system that opens the garage door as the auto-reversal system is important. They react to things going under the door and stop it, which can be a big problem if that stops working when there are constantly animals and kids running around.
Lastly, if your garage door opener is old and made in the nineties, it may be time to replace it with something a little more updated. Garage doors have evolved a lot in the past few years– have you evolved to take care of your garage door in the manner in which it deserves?
All joking aside, your garage door is a big part of your home. If you need garage door repair, you can easily make sure that your home is safe and sound once more by calling the professionals and having them check it out. When you’re sure that your door is working great on your garage and not a hazard, you can have peace of mind.
