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Jan 22, 2016
How to Maintain Garage Door Rollers Tracks Effectively
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Many people seek garage door opener repair or spring repair only to discover the fault originated from the rollers. This may have occurred because of misuse, an accident, or normal aging. Some symptoms of bad rollers include difficulty in opening or closing the door, strange noises such as squealing or screeching, or the door getting jammed. Failure to correct the issue may cause other parts such as door opener, tracks, and springs to get damaged. However, did you know that you can avoid expensive repairs by adhering to the following garage door maintenance tips?
Garage Door Inspection
In many instances garage door repair could have been avoided if the owner took time and inspected the rollers and tracks regularly. Usually, before the damage takes place, there will be some telltale signs such as slow opening speeds and strange noises. Unfortunately, many people won’t bother to find out what the problem is. The general rule is to regularly examine the rollers for damage. Notable signs of damage include pitting, discoloration, dryness because of lack of grease, rust and corrosion. Regular inspection should commence immediately after garage door installation.
Cleaning the Tracks and Rollers
Whether it is a commercial or residential garage door , it is vital to clean the tracks and rollers. The rollers are housed inside a metallic track where they roll during opening and closing. Overtime, foreign matter such as dust, moisture, dirt, oil, water, grime, grit, leaves will accumulate on the tracks. This will interfere with how the rollers slide inside and may also lead to pitting (minute cracks and holes) in case of grit, rust, or acidic substances. Regularly cleaning will save you costly and time-consuming garage door repairs.
Proper Lubrication
After garage door installation many people don’t pay attention to the state of the rollers and tracks. These two components work together and come coated with grease or any other lube. In addition to reducing friction, it also reduces the effort and energy used to operate the door. Nonetheless, the grease or lube will wearout or become contaminated overtime. Cleaning and re-greasing the rollers during garage door maintenance service helps detect and prevent further damage and eventual failure of associated components such as openers, springs, or tracks.
Also Read: Steps to Fix the Garage Door Dents
Re-aligning the Tracks
Faulty garage door springs and tracks contribute to roller damage. In order to work properly, the rollers need to work in a balanced or level surface. The distance inside the roller should also be uniform. However, the tracks may become misaligned due to missing or loose bolts and nuts. Imbalanced springs may also exert too much pressure on one edge of the track meaning it wear off faster than the other side. Such issues can be dealt with by making sure the tracks are inline and the bolts and nuts have secured it properly.
Following the above tips reduces the possibility of the rollers getting damaged prematurely. It also saves you time and money that you would spend in the commercial or residential garage door repair service. All you need is sparing a bit of time and using simple tools such as a good bristle or toothbrush, clean water, and of course your eyes. Besides the roller service, proper garage door maintenance lessens the chances of garage door opener repair, spring repair and other repairs.
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