As the largest moving part in your home, a garage door takes a lot of daily abuse. Constant opening and closing, the weather, and normal wear-and-tear can quickly wreak havoc on this part of your home. Valley Isle Overhead Door is Kihei, Hawaii’s leading garage door contractor, and they have firsthand knowledge about what your garage endures day after day. Below, they share some of the top maintenance tasks that can keep it looking and performing its best.

Garage Door Maintenance Tips

1. Tighten the Nuts & Bolts

The friction and vibration of your door can cause the hardware to become loose. Even one or two loose bolts can cause one of the panels to come loose or fall. Use a socket wrench to tighten all the nuts and bolts, and replace any rusted ones.

2. Check to Ensure It’s Balanced

An unbalanced door causes excess shaking, which will loosen the nuts and bolts, as well as wear out the rollers and springs. To test your door, pull the manual release handle. Manually lift the door to about halfway open and then let go. If the door remains relatively still, the door is balanced correctly. However, if the door starts to close by itself, you’ll need to have a repair technician re-balance the door.

3. Inspect the Cables

The cables can easily become worn and frayed. If one of these high-tension cables break, it could cause severe injuries to someone or damage to your property. Inspect the cables regularly to identify broken strands and damage near the bottom roller bracket.

A few simple maintenance items can keep your garage door fully operational, helping you avoid damage and costly repairs. For the most reliable garage door service around, turn to Valley Isle Overhead Door. With over 25 years of experience, this team of professionals can install a new garage door or troubleshoot any issue to get your door working like new again. Call (808) 875-0593 for more information or visit them online.