Signs You Need a Garage Door Tune-Up

Like any complex mechanical object, a garage door needs regular service to keep it running smoothly, prevent costly repairs, and maximize its life span. 

A scheduled garage door tune-up, which involves essential service tasks like lubricating specific parts and components, checking for signs of wear, and performing various troubleshooting steps, enables you to get the most out of your door and reduce your long-term ownership costs. 

While an annual check is sufficient for most garage doors, you may need service before the next inspection date in some situations. 

How to Tell When You Need Garage Door Service

Garage doors often exhibit warning signs that something is wrong and require immediate attention. Some of the most common garage door repair symptoms include:

• Different sounds: A garage door makes “normal” mechanical noises during operation. However, if you start to hear grinding, scraping, groaning, rattling or any other strange sounds, it’s often a sign of a repair problem. A sudden, loud bang typically indicates a broken spring. 
• Track damage: The tracks, located on either side and above the opening, are the channels that guide the door during operation. Any distortion or damage can prevent the door from moving correctly. 
• Roller damage: Rollers are rod-and-wheel systems that connect the door to the tracks and allow it to move freely. Chips, cracks and normal wear and tear can prevent these mechanisms from doing their job.
• Unusual performance:  Any changes in the door’s operation requires a service call. Examples include slower or faster opening and closing, jerking or shuddering, getting stuck halfway and an uneven or unbalanced appearance. 
• Worn weatherstripping: If the rubber stripping at the bottom and sides of the door shows signs of wear or damage, gaps can allow destructive pests to enter your garage. You may also notice decreased energy efficiency in the form of higher utility bills.
• Rusty springs: The springs play a crucial role in raising and lowering a garage door. Signs of rust often indicate they’re about to wear out, which can be an inconvenient and potentially dangerous situation.

Get an Affordable Garage Door Tune-Up From the Doorman

If you live in South Palm Beach or Broward County, The Doorman of Southeast Florida offers a $39.95 tune-up special to meet your service needs and keep your door in excellent shape throughout the year. Contact us to schedule an appointment with a professional garage door technician today.