Summer Checklist for Your Garage Door | Chicago North Shore Moms

 

Summer months are usually the ideal time for any house repair or renovation you wish to make. There are plenty of reasons to choose the summer as the time to make changes to your home – the weather is better and easier to work in, people usually have more free time and a lot of different companies are having their “Summer Sale” which can save you a lot of greens.

One of the main entrances of your house is your garage door, and unlike other entrances to your home, this one usually takes a beating during the cold winter and the best time to repair it is the summer. Here is a checklist that will help you prepare your garage door for the next winter:

 

1. Inspect the garage door system for damages.

Most people operate the garage door every day of the year, several times a day. This way of use makes the different gears of the garage door system prone to wear and tear damages. Early discovery of minor issues can save you a lot of cash in the long run, as broken gears can result in more serious and costly damage.

The gears that should be looked at are the following – springs, cables, and rollers. If you notice any damage, we recommend you to call a professional garage door company such as Naperville Garage Door Repair.

 

2. Apply lubricant to the moving parts.

To maximize the life expectancy of your garage door gears, you should lubricate the moving parts of the garage door every 3 months. The parts that need to be lubricated are the rollers, opener chain & springs.

 

 

3. Check the Auto-Reverse features.

The auto-reverse feature is one of the two safety mechanisms that prevent the garage door from closing on a person or an object. If you think you have a problem with this feature, you should contact a Naperville garage door repair to reprogram the garage door opener.

 

4. Clean the garage door.

For a lot of people, the garage door is used as a storage room, which can lead to a lot of mass in the long run. Cleaning the garage every once in a while can prevent the garage from transforming into a junkyard. So this task is actually up for personal preference, do you wish to clean during the freezing winter or in the scorching summer?

 

5. Replace the garage door with an insulated one.

If your garage is intact to the house, you NEED to install an insulated garage door. This type of door is initially a bit more expensive than an uninsulated one, but cheaper in the long run. An insulated garage door will save you a ton on electricity bills, as it will make your garage cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Furthermore, an insulated door should last longer than an uninsulated one.

 

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