Many homeowners overlook the importance of inspecting and maintaining their garage doors. Regular garage door inspections should be part of the home maintenance routine. Watch this video for more details.
Problems with the garage door are often revealed in scraping, grating sounds, and shaky movements. A well-tuned and maintained garage door usually operates quietly without shaking. Thorough garage door inspections involve checking the cables, pulleys, and springs to ensure they appear symmetrical. Garage door experts should also inspect both sides of the door.
Adequate garage door inspections also involve the tracks at each side to ensure they are rust and debris free. Usually, experts use a level to check whether the tracks are vertical across their vertical segments. While a homeowner may want to make minor modifications on the track, a professional should only execute that task. Garage doors open and close numerous times annually. As a result, the vibration and motion can slacken the track and door hardware. During garage door inspections, professionals should assess the brackets supporting the tracks to the ceiling and wall. They should also inspect the fasteners securing the door opener component to the beam. A homeowner must collaborate with a professional to inspect the rollers on the garage door edge twice annually. The rollers should be replaced after five or seven years, depending on their condition.
