What Happens If You Put Off Garage Door Maintenance?

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While your garage door serves an undeniably vital function, it is often overlooked with regard to maintenance. Homeowners tend to ignore the importance of a garage door’s functionality until an issue arises. However, garage door maintenance is very simple and can prevent a variety of inconvenient issues from occurring, including:

·         The door getting stuck

·         Uneven movement

·         Excessive noise

·         Falling garage door

·         Remote control malfunction

Simple garage door maintenance can help you prevent these issues from developing and causing you money and hassle.

Preventing a Sticky Door

There are a number of reasons why your garage door may begin to stick, all of which can be avoided through the use of routine maintenance. If you are using a remote system, this issue may be caused by problems with the batteries, switches, or sensors, so proper attention to these components on a regular basis can be very helpful.

Manual garage doors may encounter obstructions that cause these problems, but issues may also arise as a result of changing weather conditions affecting the lubricant used. A garage door specialist can assess the situation and come up with a plan to get your garage door running smoothly again.

Uneven Movement or Noisy Doors

Sometimes, debris can build up in the tracks of the garage door, causing it to move from side to side as it opens and closes. Through the use of regular maintenance, this debris can be kept from building up so that this issue does not develop. Doors that become noisy are also likely dealing with this issue, as dirt and debris in the track interrupt the smooth movement of the door.

Door May Fall Too Quickly

Failing to perform regular maintenance can result in loose springs and broken cables. This results in what could be a very serious safety hazard, as loose springs and broken cables can cause the door to fall quickly and injure someone. Obviously, this is a situation that should be prevented at all costs, underscoring the need for regular garage door maintenance.

Remote Control Ceases to Work

If the batteries in the remote are not replaced regularly, the remote will cease to work. If the remote is not working despite the presence of fresh batteries, there may be an issue with the motor of the garage door. Through proper care and maintenance, however, many of these problems can be avoided.

If you have questions about garage door maintenance and repair, call us at Ponderosa Garage Doors today! We’re happy to advise you on the best course of action for you.