This is a sponsored post for GarageDoorCare.com and the giveaway prize is provided by them. All opinions are my own.
That is what makes spring the perfect time for cleaning. There’s a new motivation to get things in order! So open those windows and get to it! But this year, you might want to think about working on your garage door as well as cleaning out the garage… Have you been neglecting that one? Don’t worry, most people do. Until it breaks… then what? Repairs are costly, and require a professional. So how can you prevent them?
“GarageDoorCare.com offers a free three-step program to help homeowners achieve Garage Door Peace-of-Mind in 2016:
- Lubricate your garage door twice a year (it’s easier than you think)
- Sign up for a free twice-a-year email garage door lubrication reminder
- Find a trusted, local garage door pro well in advance of a problem
Most homeowners have never lubricated their garage door. That’s why you may hear squeaks and groans. Over time, that could lead to trouble. But lubricating a garage door is easy. A quick visit to GarageDoorCare.com will show you how to lubricate the door, rollers and hinges. Five minutes of your time and a five dollar spray can of garage door lubricant that you can pick up at your local hardware store are all you need to potentially save a costly service call down the road. The site also demonstrates several other easy steps homeowners can take to keep their door in peak operating condition. And you don’t need to wait for the squeaks and groans to start up before lubricating your door again. A good rule of thumb is to lubricate your door twice a year, when you change your clocks, for example. The International Door Association (IDA), a worldwide trade association of garage door and access professionals – and the sponsor of GarageDoorCare.com – invites consumers to register for twice-a-year emails that will remind them that it’s time to lubricate the garage door. And signing up doesn’t mean a flood of emails or sales calls. Two simple emails a year… that’s all. Following these maintenance tips will extend the life of most of your garage door parts, but sometimes despite your best efforts your garage door will need professional attention. Unfortunately no amount of lubrication can keep a worn out spring from breaking. When your garage door stops working you’ll need a professional. It’s not something a homeowner should try to repair themselves – a garage door is the largest and heaviest moving object in a home, and can cause severe injuries or even death if damaged or misused. That’s when identifying a pro well ahead of time will pay off. Chances are you have a plumber or heating and cooling professional with whom you’ve developed a relationship over the years – but where do you go to find a garage door repairman you can trust? You can, and should, consider doing so ahead of time. GarageDoorCare.com offers a “Find a Qualified Professional” page through which homeowners can find experienced, local garage door service and repair businesses that are IDA members committed to operating their businesses by the IDA Code of Business Conduct. This commitment to professionalism and safety goes a long way in helping homeowners avoid unscrupulous firms that sell unneeded parts and overcharge customers.
You can even professionally install commercial garage doors.
So as you plan out your spring chores – don’t forget to add your garage door to the list. It won’t take much time and it’s as simple as 1 -2 –3.”
Terry from Prestige Doors says “maintaining your garage doors is a very important matter, ensuring that it stays functional all throughout the year”.
That’s not so hard, is it? I have had a garage door break on me before- and my husband was out of town, and my car was stuck inside! I really wish I would have had a professional on hand- instead I relied on my neighbor to help me get my car out, but I know now that that was a dangerous and bad idea. This spring, I will definitely be checking out GarageDoorCare.com and lubricating and maintaining my garage door in hopes of avoiding those situations in the future! Will you?
trixx says
My favorite tip is to add a motion-sensing exterior light outside the garage
Danielle Marie says
i have to go with the tip to do a monthly visual check.
pamela j says
Monthly reversing mechanism check, I have friends that lost their granddaughter from being crushed by the garage door.
Stephanie Larison says
I learned you should do a balance check monthly. I didn’t even know you could do this.
susan smoaks says
lubricate the door twice a year. that is my favorite tip.
Susan Smith says
My favorite garage door maintenance tip is to do a semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
Jaime Cummings says
Keep your garage door properly maintained to keep it operating safely. Annual maintenance by a trained service technician is recommended. There are other tests and maintenance tasks that you can perform.
kim h says
I like the safety tips for the kids
Paula Tavernie says
I like the monthly visual test!!
Stephanie Grant says
Monthly door balance test. If your door is equipped with an automatic opener system: close the door and disconnect the automatic opener. Once you are able to lift the door manually: Lift the door. It should lift smoothly with little resistance and should remain fully open. If it is difficult to open or does not remain open, the door may be out of balance and should be serviced by a trained service technician.
Allison Swain says
I learned to lubricate it twice per year.
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Leslie Davis says
When opening or closing the garage door, always keep the door in view until the door is fully opened or fully closed. Make certain that no adults, children or animals try to enter or exit while the door is closing.
Richard Hicks says
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Amy Z. says
I like the tip to do a monthly visual inspection to look for wear or damage.
Janine Hwang says
I learned you should lubricate it twice a year
Christopher Mason says
Monthly door balance tests
Amy Deeter says
The tip that i like the best is to “lubricate the door twice a year”
Breanne says
Never attempt to repair a garage door’s springs or cables
Beth Klocinski says
I like the tip to add a motion-sensing exterior light outside the garage.
Sadie B. says
Semi-annual lubrication. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
clynsg says
A semi-annual lubrication is one of the best tips and very easy. Apply a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s hinges, rollers and tracks.
peggy rydzewski says
Never stand or walk under a moving garage door. Never try to enter or exit the garage by racing under a moving garage door.. I have been tempted.
Terri Irvin says
Keep all children away from broken garage doors as well as pets. Only hire qualified garage door specialists to fix the door.
Gina M says
I like the tip about lubricating your garage door parts annually.
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Angela Saver says
My favorite maintenance tip that I learned is to lubricate semi-annually. They said to applt a small amount of spray lubricant to the door’s tracks, rollers & hinges! We have never done that so that is great to know!
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Rosie says
I learned it is good to find a qualified service technician before you have any problems, that way you don’t need to panic in an emergency, you already know whom to call.
Michelle H. says
I didn’t know about applying lubricant.
laurie murley says
my tip is to lubricate the door, I didn’t know you had to do this
FRANK V. says
I like the tip of the monthly visual inspection.
Miz Vickik says
I learned that they should be lubricated regularly.
Laurie Nykaza says
Annual maintenance by a trained service technician is recommended. I also didn’t know that you need to lubricate semi-annually.
Brian E. says
It is important to perform a monthly reversing mechanism test on your garage door…especially if you have small kids !!!
Trisha McKee says
I learned about the monthly balance test and will be doing this from hereon out.
Sand says
I like the tip to have it professionally checked once a year.
Rajee Pandi says
lubricate the door twice a year
Lily Kwan says
I like the tip to never attempt to repair a garage door’s springs or cables.