Whether your overhead garage door swings up or rolls up, they function due to spring tension. When your door does not perform as they should, there are a few things that you can do to repair them. Below are a few tips to help you do just that.
Step 1
Look at the metal tracks on the door. Check if they are loose, and if they are, tighten them. If there are damaged spots, you can pound them with anything that will do the job like a hammer. If they are too damaged, then replacement may be necessary.
Step 2
Check if the alignment of the tracks is correct. If you are dealing with a track that is horizontal, make sure that it is slightly slanted towards to back part of the door. If it is vertical, it must be plumb. If it is not aligned well, do not remove any screw. Just loosen them to adjust and reposition.
Step 3
Use a household cleaner to remove any dirt or any grease that may have hardened on the tracks
Step 4
If there are any loose screws, tighten. Any cracks or metal that may have hardened lubricate. If there are worn out screws, replace. It’s the little things that you do which helps prevent any irreparable damage to your garage door. Check it once in a while especially in changing weathers as there is a tendency that extreme temperature will cause damage to the parts of the garage door that is essential to its function.
Of course, not all damages are easily fixable. Other damages need total replacement. If you feel that it is something that you are unable to do, hire a professional from Lancaster County for overhead garage door repair, Smokers Door Sales can help in making your garage door function as it should. If you’re not confident, please do not risk repairing your garage door yourself as this might cause more damage.
