2. Garage door repairs are often done
by the homeowners. There five
you need to check before you call a
professional. Sometimes, there are
things that you can fix yourself. For
instance, you
can often fix your squeaky garage
by simply lubricating it. However, if
something more serious like damage
the the springs, then it’s time for you
call for a garage door repair service.
3.
4. Before you proceed to check your garage
door you should make sure that you have
unplugged the garage door opener to avoid
an electric shock.When you check your
garage door, you will most likely be standing
on a ladder, which is a bad place to get
shocked by the electricity. Aside from getting
an electric shock, there is also a chance that
you might fall from the ladder so ensure that
is secured properly. Also you may need to
wear safety goggles for protection from any
5. Now that you know what to do before
checking the garage door, here are the
things you need to check before hiring a
company for a garage door repair service.
MetalTracks
Metal tracks often get damaged. If you see
that your tracks are broken, use a wood
block and a hammer to fix the damaged
part.This will straighten the track.
6. Alignment of the Tracks
If the tracks are not aligned properly,
cannot use the door properly as it will
likely jam. If this problem occurs you
just need to loosen the screws or bolts
tap the tracks slightly to align the
may also use a level to check if the
is perfect.
7. Filthy Tracks
Dirty tracks may also cause the
door not to work properly. To fix this
problem you need to remove the dirt
that causes the door to stick. You
use regular cleaners to clean the
8. Squeaky Tracks and Rollers
If the door rollers are hard to run
the tracks you may need to lubricate
them. Apply a silicone or lubrication
to these parts. Make sure that you do
after cleaning these areas for better
lubrication.
9. Loose Bolts and Screws
Bolts and screws tend to become loose
you may open and close the door several
times a day. If this happens, you just
tighten the screws and bolt to fix the
If the problem has made the whole too
you can fill them up with fillers to tighten
bolts and screws.
These are things you can check and fix
yourself
without needing the help of professional
10. If the problem is in the garage door
springs however, then that’s time
to get a garage door spring
replacement service from a
professional company.This can be
quite a dangerous job and you are
better off letting them use their skills
to do the job for you.
11. For more details
visit us @
http://garagedoorrepairs.com.au/
or call
1300 244 366
us today!