Cleaning and maintaining your garage door is not usually the first thing on your mind when its time for spring cleaning but if you maintain your Sacramento Garage Door it will last many years and operate worry free. Begin by simply wiping it down and washing it with a mild detergent to remove salt or other materials that may have built up over the winter season.
Check that the springs are attached securely to the garage door and the frame. If the door feels heavy when manually lifting it the springs will need to be adjusted by a professional. Wipe the springs down with a bit of motor oil to keep them from catching when opening and closing.
About twice a year check for loose connections and worn metal, if you find anything that looks wrong call a professional. When painting the door do not remove the hardware, the door is very heavy and there have been instances where homeowners have died from freak accidents doing this.
With a lightweight oil lubricate the rollers, if they are a little sticky apply a silicon based lubricant. Oil the tracks with a motor oil like 10W40 applied with rag and rub them down.
Check the electric opener and the door lock. Sometimes the lock can get out of alignment and cause problems with opening and closing.
After all of the basic hardware checks it is important to remember to keep the door painted and the weatherstripping in good repair. Paint both the inside and outside of the door to prevent it from warping and peeling from moisture getting into the wood.
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