Maintaining Garage Door Tracks

For wood doors clean the outside of the door by wiping it with a dry soft cloth.

Maintaining garage door tracks.

Clean and lubricate the drive chain and track of the automatic door opener once or twice a year. Proper garage door track maintenance will keep your garage door operating smoothly extending the life of your rollers hinges springs and garage door opener. Proper maintenance of garage doors include inspecting all the hardware and moving parts garage door springs cables rollers and other door hardware. Wash your garage door regularly with a mild all purpose cleaner at the same time you do your car.

Don t forget to examine the door itself. Any major adjustments to tracks must be done by a professional garage door technician. Set up a step ladder to inspect the. Use light penetrating oil instead of grease to keep from collecting dirt and grit.

While inside the garage close the door. Groom your garage door. Wash the door with a soft sponge or cloth and a cleaner appropriate for the surface then thoroughly rinse the door with a hose. Use a screwdriver or pry bar to unseat the old weather stripping from the channel at the bottom of the door.

Wood doors will need to be checked for water damage and warp as well as chipped and peeling paint. Steel doors may have rust spots that need to be sanded primed and painted. A misaligned door track may lead to binding dragging and a generally stubborn door. If you find any signs damage be sure make repairs before the door is used again.

For those with an electric garage door opener pull the emergency release cord and release the opener from the door. If your garage door is hard to open or close you should first test the door to identify the source of the problem. Look for signs of wear or broken parts.