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Preventive Garage Door Care

Garage Door Maintenance Checklist

Regular observation can help identify wear before it becomes a larger problem. Maintenance should focus on safe inspection and light upkeep—not adjustment of loaded springs or cables.

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Monthly visual check

  • Watch the door open and close from a safe position
  • Listen for new grinding, scraping or popping
  • Look for frayed cables, loose hardware and damaged rollers
  • Check tracks for obvious damage or obstruction
  • Confirm safety sensors are clean and unobstructed

Keep moving parts clean

Debris around tracks, hinges and rollers can contribute to rough operation. Follow the door and opener manufacturer's guidance for approved maintenance products and intervals.

Know what not to adjust

Do not attempt to release or adjust torsion springs, extension springs, cable drums or loaded lift cables unless qualified.

When maintenance becomes repair

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