Tips

Read here the best garage door repair and maintenance tips and get some fresh ideas about garage door painting

Keep track of your springs

You should always keep track of your springs. They are arguably the most important part of your garage door, and once they show signs of wearing out, they cannot be repaired. If you notice that your garage door springs are wearing out, get them replaced as soon as possible.

Remember the “Six-Inch Rule”

Your garage door opener’s photo eyes can fail to detect anyone going under the beam if they are positioned improperly. It is recommended that you follow the “Six-Inch Rule”. Basically, make sure your photo eyes are not placed higher than six-inches, so nothing can slip under the beam they emit.

Keeping aluminum frame garage doors safe from rust

Compared to most other types of garage doors, aluminum garage doors are far less likely to rust. However, this does not mean that it will not happen. Eventually it will rust especially if there is no maintenance. Car wax is a very efficient product in keeping aluminum frames safe from rust.

Check all bolts and screws regularly

The act of using your garage door will send pressure and vibrations through all of its component parts. This will mean over time, all bolts and screws are can be altered. Have a regular check to see if any could be tightened up. Leaving them to run loosely can lead to more serious damage and failures.