If you’re like most homeowners, your garage door is your main entrance into your home. This means it gets used a lot. While your door is designed to last for years, it can benefit from some preventative garage door maintenance throughout the summer. The team at Mid-State Door & Opener in Tomah, WI, will help you take care of any major repairs or maintenance problems with your garage door.

While professional garage door maintenance can keep your door running smoothly throughout the year, here are a few things you can do to keep your door working well this summer:

• Replace Your Weatherstripping: Even the most well-insulated garage door lets hot air into your garage, making the space and your car uncomfortable when the temperatures rise. Replacing your weatherstripping along the bottom of your door can help keep the heat out. To replace the strip, simply insert the new rubber seal into the groves along the base of your door.
• Secure Your Hardware: All garage hardware moves and vibrates as the door raises and lowers. To help keep your system running smoothly, check the hardware for loose screws and bolts. If you notice anything coming loose, tighten them. For best results, check your hardware every month or so.
• Lubricate What You Can: Rollers and chains are placed under intense strain and friction as they work. Applying a dedicated garage door lubricant will keep these parts moving smoothly while also reducing the wear and tear on your system. If you’re unsure of where to apply the lubricant or which lubricant to use, call a garage door repair expert.
• Clean Out Your Tracks: As your door moves, it can carry debris onto the roller tracks. While a small amount of dust may not be a problem, a buildup of dirt and debris can interfere with your door’s operation. Clean the tracks with a microfiber cloth as needed.
• Listen to the Door: All garage doors make noise as they move along the track, but if you notice noises that sound off or hear grinding in the motor, call your garage door maintenance team and schedule a tuneup.

Whether you need a springtime tune-up or want help diagnosing an odd noise in your garage door’s motor, the team at Mid-State Door & Opener can help. Visit the website for more information on their garage door maintenance services, and call (608) 372-9681 to schedule an appointment.