What's the Best Garage Door Maintenance Schedule?
Fifteen minutes of maintenance a year prevents 80% of emergency repairs. Here's the schedule we give every Pittsboro, NC customer.
Monthly (2 minutes)
Visually inspect cables for fraying. Listen for new noises. Test the auto-reverse by placing a 2x4 flat under the door — it should reverse instantly when contact is made.
Quarterly (10 minutes)
Tighten all hardware bolts (except red-painted spring bolts). Wipe photo-eye sensor lenses. Test the manual emergency release with door closed.
Twice a Year (15 minutes)
Lubricate hinges, rollers, springs and bearings with white lithium grease. Wipe excess. Inspect weatherstripping for cracks.
Yearly (Pro Tune-Up)
$89–$129 in Pittsboro, NC. Includes balance test, spring tension adjustment, opener force calibration, full safety inspection.
Mark your calendar — every spring and fall lubrication doubles spring life.
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