During spring, there are many areas of your home that could use some maintenance to overcome the harsh effects of winter; your garage door is no exception. ­According to Mid-State Door & Opener Co., located in Tomah, WI, inspecting, cleaning, and repairing your garage door and opener will help save you a lot of money down the road. Below are a few garage door maintenance tips they suggest you perform on your door and opener to get it in top shape before summer hits.

3 Garage Door Maintenance Tips

1. Clean

If your garage is anything like the majority of homeowners’, it’s probably filled with tools, old junk, dust, grease, and maybe even a car or two. Imagine what the elements could have done to the outside of it. To remove all foreign debris from your garage door, wipe it down with a soft cloth and a mild detergent diluted with water. To repel dirt buildup and maintain your door’s finish, apply a thin layer of car wax.

2. Grease All Moving Parts & Weather Stripping

To help keep your garage door’s moving parts operating correctly, lubricate them. This should include your garage door opener’s track, rollers, and hinges. It’s best to grease these parts using a lubricant oil specifically used for a garage door instead of WD-40.

After you lubricate these areas, grease the weather stripping using a lubricant without silicone. Remember to keep the layer of grease thin, as over-greasing can attract more dust and dirt. 

3. Inspect for Worn Parts

Your garage door’s parts also need to be in good shape. Check cables for fraying, hinges, ball-bearings, rods, and supports to see if anything is loose or worn. If you think it’s time to replace any of these parts, call a professional garage door service to put in the new parts correctly. Your bolts and springs, in particular, should be inspected closely, because if they are loose or broken, it could cause an injury or damage.

After performing your garage door maintenance, if you discover it needs repairs or replacement parts, contact Mid-State Door & Opener Co. for help. Call the professionals at (608) 372-9681. You can also visit the website to learn more about the emergency garage door services.