Keep Your Garage Door Functional With Periodic Maintenance

The average garage door opens & closes nearly 1000 times per year. While a quality garage door motor is designed to withstand that sort of pressure, it can wear out after a while. You simply don’t wish to deal with a broken overhead door, which lessens the security of your house, and prompts big inconvenience. In order to make sure your overhead door opening & closing consistently, it is wise to take some preventive maintenance measures.

Here at BWI Garage Doors, we specialize in garage door repair in Rockville MD. Besides that we can also schedule maintenance appointments to keep your overhead door functional & quiet for longer. So, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you notice any of these warning signs:

Screeching or grinding sound when opening the door:

One of the most widespread issues an overhead door is the sound it can start producing when the component gets a bit gummed up. Periodic oiling is essential to keep the cables, chains, tracks, rollers, motor, spring, etc operating quietly & smoothly. During an appointment, we will meticulously check & lube all the moving components that are necessary for the efficient function of your garage door.

Stuck moments:

Have you ever seen your overhead door pausing as you try to open or close it? You might think for a moment that it isn’t going to open at all, but then it gets past the moment & opens all the way. This can happen due to several reasons, but it is safe to say that you should get the problem fixed before it gets more severe. Often, applying oil can make your door working smoothly again, but there can be other contributing factors. During a maintenance appointment, we will also tighten up all screws, bolts, and other parts that can jangle and slacken with all the closing and opening that occurs in a year.

Frayed, kinked, or unwound cables:

You cables carry a great amount of weight as your door opens & closes. Friction, moisture and temperature can make these cables to get worse over time. During a maintenance check, we will look for any indications of worn out cables.

A periodic maintenance appointment from our technician will look for all these possible issues, and more. They will ensure that the gears are operating correctly, the door is balanced, the rollers are replaced as required, weather stripping is tight, tracks are cleared and strong, safety measures are absolutely functional, and the motor itself is doing its job.

Are you looking for professional garage door repair near me in Rockville MD? Schedule an appointment today with BWI Garage Doors.