Maintenance Tips

The garage door is considered the heaviest moving object in a house. Therefore, it requires consistent maintenance to keep it functioning properly. There are several maintenance tips for a garage door that homeowners can follow to ensure that it is operating correctly and that there is no need to install a new one or do some unnecessary repairs. The maintenance tasks on a garage door may be done about once a year or as needed.

1) Check all the moving components of the door mechanism to make sure none are bent or broken. If you are mechanically handy, you can replace any necessary parts yourself or call a professional.

2) Lubricate the door. There are several things that must be considered when lubricating the garage door. First off, it is not advisable to use WD 40. A lithium spray or perhaps a silicone spray is recommended when lubricating the garage door parts like the top part of the chain rail, stems, hinges, metal rollers that come with ball bearings, the arm bar, nubs, and the lock. While there are components of the garage door that require lubrication, there are also parts that should not be sprayed with any lubricant like the bottom part of the door’s chain rail, the chain, the garage door track, and the spring.

3) Rust is a major enemy for any garage door. Yearly maintenance can help keep it away. In order to prevent rust caused by debris or salt air adhering to the door (specifically coastal environments), the door must be cleaned at least twice a year. Wash the door with a mild household detergent and soft cloth, and then rinse with clear water. It is also a good idea to wax the front side of the door following installation. Wax should be reapplied at least once a year, immediately following every other cleaning. Select a good quality car wax and apply according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

4) Check the weather sealant at the bottom of the door. If it is cracked or broken, it must be replaced.

These are the most important parts of the garage door to check yearly, if not twice a year. It's not a bad idea to go over the garage door and door opener during spring cleaning, then again in the fall - if that helps you remember when to check it. Think of the maintenance you are constantly doing to your car just to keep it running and help prevent major repairs, such as oil changes and tire rotations. Your garage door needs the same care and maintenance put into it to keep it working properly.

As always, please contact us with any questions or concerns 1-800-479-7172

info@mortlanddoor.com

 

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We have been very busy recently. It is that time of year, but we have also had a few employees out on vacations. It makes the days fly by. There never seems to be enough time in one day. We have all been working late to try and get everything done. Even then, it's hard to get to everyone. It seems like everyone wants things done before the holidays.

What's great about this time of year, is that everyone is in a good mood. People are positive and polite. No matter how stressed or busy we all are, it's important to sit back and be grateful for what we have. Here's to welcoming new customers and hoping that we stay busy right through the new year.

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Fall is our busiest season and we are going strong, especially with Thanksgiving right around the corner. With next week being a short week, we are trying to get as many jobs done this week as possible. The phones are ringing off the hook and customers want their jobs done yesterday. It can be crazy and stressful during these times, but we are definitely appreciative of the work. Keep it coming before the winter settles in and work slowly dies off.

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