Expert Tips on Extending the Lifespan of Your Overhead Door

Overhead Doors can be a huge purchase for your home. They can be expensive and can be a sudden expense that you need to take care of. Overhead doors are needed so that your property is safe, your home’s heat and cooling remain at a low price, and you are able to easily and efficiently leave your home every day. That is why it is so important to increase the lifespan of your overhead door. You want your overhead door to last for many years and the best way to do that is general maintenance. Here are a few expert tips on how to maintain the perfect garage door.

Lubricate moving parts – Overhead doors are made up of so many small and large moving parts. It is important to keep them lubricated to remove the dirt and grime from them and keeping them functioning at the optimal level.

Clean your garage door – Keeping your garage door free of mud and other dirt is a great idea. Regularly cleaning with soap, water, and a sponge will help prevent rusting and keep it looking amazing for the whole neighborhood to see!

Check Springs regularly – Springs are the most important part of any overhead door. Without springs, the door wouldn’t be able to open and close, making it impossible to leave via the overhead door. Springs need to be replaced about every 10,000 uses. This isn’t a measurement we expect you to keep count of but the best way to calculate this is to average out how many times you open and close the garage door a day. It is important to run regular checks on your springs for wear and tear as using springs that are broken can lead to serious damage of your overhead door at minimum.

If you follow these expert tips, your overhead doors lifespan is sure to increase! Call Modern Overhead door to schedule a regular checkup and have us take the guess work out of overhead door maintenance!

Modern Overhead Door has been installing overhead doors and overhead door openers since 1984. Contact us at call (920) 354-6887 for a free quote on how to add technology to your garage doors for your home or business around these Wisconsin cities and their surrounding areas: Appleton, Neenah, Oshkosh, Ripon, Kaukauna, or Fond du Lac. For years, we have been serving the Fox Valley area with garage door replacements, garage door installation, garage door openers, and all of your overhead door needs.