Garage Door Safety and Maintenance Tips
Helpful tips about automatic garage doors! Take a look at these tips for safety reasons.
If you are looking for useful information regarding garage door repair, maintenance, installation and more, you definitely came to the right place. This page includes tips that will help you learn more about garage doors and get a good idea of what to do in case something goes wrong!
What to do with a falling door
If your garage door falls when released, a damaged spring is usually the problem. Contact a professional technician immediately for extension spring replacement to ensure continued safe operation.
Keeping your garage door balanced
Regularly check balance by lifting the door manually to about four feet. It should stay open with little resistance; if not, have a technician adjust and rebalance it.
Brush away water, ice or snow
Remove frozen water, snow, or ice from the door’s base to prevent weather stripping damage. This keeps insulation intact, lowers energy bills, and stops rodents from entering your home.
Test safety sensors and auto-reverse
Monthly, block the door’s photo-eye sensor with an object and check that the door reverses direction properly. Replace or re-align sensors if the auto-reverse function fails, especially if you have kids or pets.
Inspect and tighten hardware
Check tracks and hinges for loosened screws or bolts; tighten them regularly but leave red-painted or bottom roller fixtures to professionals due to safety concerns.
Lubricate moving parts
Apply silicone-based lubricant to rollers, tracks, and springs twice a year. This reduces friction and noise while protecting against rust—avoid oil-based products which attract debris.
Keep garage door openers away from children
Never let kids play with remotes or wall controls. Mount opener switches at least five feet high and supervise children around moving garage doors.
Don’t repair springs or cables yourself
Springs and cables are highly tensioned and dangerous to handle. Schedule professional inspection and repair for these parts instead of DIY solutions.
For comprehensive safety standards and professional advice, check the InterNACHI garage door safety guide.
These essential tips—along with expert support—will keep Antelope residents safe and their automatic garage doors performing optimally year round.