Open Sesame Garages · Oklahoma City
How often should a garage door be serviced?
Most residential garage doors should get a professional maintenance visit once a year, with a quick homeowner check every 3 to 4 months in between.
What an annual service visit covers
- Lubricating rollers, hinges, and torsion springs
- Checking cable and spring tension and wear
- Testing auto-reverse and photo-eye safety sensors
- Tightening loose hardware on tracks and brackets
- Inspecting weatherstripping for gaps and wear
Between professional visits
Doors used more than the average 3-4 times a day, or doors in a garage exposed to extreme heat or cold, benefit from a mid-year check as well.
A door that has become noticeably louder, slower, or uneven while opening is a sign to schedule service sooner rather than waiting for the annual visit.
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