8 Ways to Maintain Your Garage Door Safely
Have you ever considered the safety of your garage door? Similar to other moving items in a house, your garage door and opener require regular inspection and maintenance to ensure safe, smooth and reliable operation. Want to know how to maintain your garage doors safely? Below are the 8 tips that are given by B&D garage doors services.
1. Garage doors and openers are not toys and they can cause serious injury or even death if misused.
2. Children should never come close to the garage door especially when the door is open or moving.
3. Remotes for garage door openers should not be exposed to children at all times.
4. Never ever try to enter or exit the garage by racing under a moving garage door.
5. Keep an eye on the garage door when it is opening and closing and make sure they are fully opened or fully closed.
6. Fingers and hands should definitely be away from the moving garage door to avoid injury.
7. Maintain the garage door safety by doing some tests conducted by a qualified technican every 3 to 6 months.
• Guide Tracks :
- Rolling Doors: Clean the internal sections of the guide tracks with a cloth dampened with mineral turps or methylated spirits. Polish vigorously to achieve a smooth, dirt and moisture resistant surface, allowing the Nylofelt to glide more easily. DO NOT USE GREASE OR OIL ON THE GUIDE TRACKS.
- Sectional Doors: Should be cleaned as per rolling door instructions, but do not required polishing of the internal guide tracks.
• Steel Hinges: Sparingly lubricate with an all purpose machine oil. Also lubricate wheel to axle bearings.
• Plastic Hinges: No lubrication is generally required, however silicon spray may be used if necessary.
• Springs: Wipe over with an oily rag.
• Locks: Your lock does not require special maintenance, however if the key becomes stiff, a spray lubricant such as RP7 is recommended. Do not grease the lock.
• Opener Chain: Lubricate with Chain Lube.
8. Never try to repair the springs or cables of a garage door as they are under extreme tension and can cause severe injury or even death.
• Fasteners:
Check all screws, nuts and bolts to ensure they are secure.
• Spring Tension:
To keep your door running well, it is recommended that your door be serviced by an experienced technician, every 12 months or earlier if required.
• Lifting Cables:
Check for wear through by rubbing. If there is fraying or signs of corrosion please contact the nearest B&D garage door dealers for more advice on garage doors, openers, roller doors and garage door repair services.
1. Garage doors and openers are not toys and they can cause serious injury or even death if misused.
2. Children should never come close to the garage door especially when the door is open or moving.
3. Remotes for garage door openers should not be exposed to children at all times.
4. Never ever try to enter or exit the garage by racing under a moving garage door.
5. Keep an eye on the garage door when it is opening and closing and make sure they are fully opened or fully closed.
6. Fingers and hands should definitely be away from the moving garage door to avoid injury.
7. Maintain the garage door safety by doing some tests conducted by a qualified technican every 3 to 6 months.
• Guide Tracks :
- Rolling Doors: Clean the internal sections of the guide tracks with a cloth dampened with mineral turps or methylated spirits. Polish vigorously to achieve a smooth, dirt and moisture resistant surface, allowing the Nylofelt to glide more easily. DO NOT USE GREASE OR OIL ON THE GUIDE TRACKS.
- Sectional Doors: Should be cleaned as per rolling door instructions, but do not required polishing of the internal guide tracks.
• Steel Hinges: Sparingly lubricate with an all purpose machine oil. Also lubricate wheel to axle bearings.
• Plastic Hinges: No lubrication is generally required, however silicon spray may be used if necessary.
• Springs: Wipe over with an oily rag.
• Locks: Your lock does not require special maintenance, however if the key becomes stiff, a spray lubricant such as RP7 is recommended. Do not grease the lock.
• Opener Chain: Lubricate with Chain Lube.
8. Never try to repair the springs or cables of a garage door as they are under extreme tension and can cause severe injury or even death.
• Fasteners:
Check all screws, nuts and bolts to ensure they are secure.
• Spring Tension:
To keep your door running well, it is recommended that your door be serviced by an experienced technician, every 12 months or earlier if required.
• Lifting Cables:
Check for wear through by rubbing. If there is fraying or signs of corrosion please contact the nearest B&D garage door dealers for more advice on garage doors, openers, roller doors and garage door repair services.
