Most of the people who own garage doors do not worry about it until the door is faulty and in need of repairs. This is when they start looking around for a garage door specialist.
The truth though is; it will serve you better if you don’t dither until your door stops working before calling a repairs service. Companies have regular maintenance services that can help prevent the door from going totally out of service. During these inspections, the service personnel will examine the door carefully and check for signs of possible issues.
Garage door springs are the most dangerous part of the unit. They hold lots of tension and as a result of this, it is safer and better to let a specialist fix any issue concerning springs. This is also the part that wears out fastest. If you notice that your door is opening or closing slower, it is highly likely that the springs would need replacement soon. If the door doesn’t open, chances are it’s the remote acting out. If you can’t notice any other issues, always try changing the batteries in the remote and putting in fresh ones before calling in a professional.
Garage doors aren’t so complicated. They work through the use of springs and a low power motor to guide the open and closing motion of the door. Simple as this is, the best option whenever there is an issue is to contact a garage door professional.
Another potential fault is non-alignment of the door on its track. The service personnel will examine the tracks during maintenance inspection and he or she will ensure they are well lubricated. He or she will check for screws not tight enough and areas that seem like they could be faulty. A good example of such is the area in the track which becomes misshapen because of constant scrapping while backing vehicles out.
Be sure to make an appointment with a maintenance service before your door goes out of service. You can surf the BBB-Better Business Bureau website or other such outlets such as Service Magic. Referrals from family or friends are more advisable though.
By getting a service to perform constant checks and maintenance services, whenever there’s a problem, you’ll already know whom to call.
Solution Garage Doors
3349 Griffith
Montreal, Quebec
H4T 1W5
(T) 1-855-676-7837
(FAX): 1-888-788-4613
