A garage door is an essential part of your home. It protects your vehicle, tools, and other stored items from the weather and potential thieves. Furthermore, it can improve your home’s curb appeal and add a sophisticated edge to your exterior design.
Although garage doors are generally sturdy and durable, they need ongoing upkeep to keep them in good condition. If you neglect this maintenance, you might leave your belongings and house vulnerable.
We recommend sticking to a garage door maintenance schedule that includes the following tasks:
- Verifying that your garage door opens and closes correctly
- Checking for superficial and more obvious exterior defects
- Using oil or lubrication on any moving parts
- Testing all components and potentially replacing them
- Repainting the door if needed
- Checking that the garage door opener works properly
Ideally, you’ll want to follow this checklist at least once a year. If your garage door is already a few years old, it might even be wise to perform maintenance every six months.
Unfortunately, the longer you delay necessary upkeep tasks and repairs, the more damage you can cause to your garage door. In that scenario, you’ll need to enlist a professional to fix your problems or even upgrade to a new garage door.
With the proper maintenance, garage doors can last for several years. We’ll soon cover a complete garage door maintenance and repair checklist so that you can keep your door in good working order.
However, if you’re spending excessive time on upkeep and repairs, it might be time to replace your door. If you’re reading to upgrade your garage door, reach out to us at Universal Iron Doors. Call us at 818-771-1003 or view our catalog of iron garage doors!
