Learn the Best Maintenance Tricks
Discover our expert-backed tips to extend the life of your garage door and avoid expensive repairs. Regular care and attention will keep your door safe, functional, and looking great for years.
Great Tips for Keeping Your Garage Door Panel Lasting Years
Get doors with safety glass:
When upgrading to glass garage doors, always choose safety or tempered glass. This prevents serious injuries in case of breakage, as the glass is designed to stay intact instead of shattering into dangerous shards.
Choose openers carefully:
Modern openers offer Wi-Fi, smartphone apps, battery backup, and ultra-quiet operation. For best performance, select the right horsepower for your door's weight and make sure the opener is compatible with your door mechanism.
Understand safety beams:
Safety sensors, mounted a few inches above the floor, use infrared technology to detect obstacles. If anything interrupts the beam, the door automatically reverses, preventing accidents and injuries.
Invest in maintenance products:
Use quality lubricants for rollers, hinges, and tracks, and consider anti-rust solutions for metal doors. Regular application helps reduce wear, noise, and future maintenance costs.
Balance and test your door:
Disconnect the opener and manually lift your door halfway; if it stays, it's balanced. If not, springs may need adjustment (hire professionals for spring or cable repairs).
Tighten hardware and clean tracks:
Routine tightening of bolts and cleaning of tracks keeps the door aligned and operating smoothly.
Inspect and replace rollers as needed:
Check rollers for cracks or wear. Replace them if needed to avoid jamming and potential mishaps.
Test the auto-reverse feature:
Place a block in the door's path and close it; the door should reverse automatically. If not, get immediate repairs to maintain safety.
Call our experts at the first sign of trouble
If your garage door is noisy, slow, off-track, or won't open/close, contact Garage Door Repair Altadena promptly. Delaying repairs can result in safety hazards and more costly damage down the road.