5 Benefits of Keeping Up with Your Garage Door Maintenance

The benefits of regular garage door maintenance

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As a homeowner in Louisville KY, you may wonder how much of an impact regular garage door maintenance can really have on the longevity of your garage door. As it turns out, the range of benefits extends beyond simply adding a few years onto your garage door!

Here at Lenny’s Garage Door in Louisville KY, we’ve seen the difference regular maintenance can have on your garage door’s safety, functionality, energy efficiency and more. Check out these surprising benefits of taking good care of your garage door!

Longevity

One of the major risks of putting off regular servicing of your garage door is that small issues can snowball into more complicated and costly problems over time. Rollers that are worn down, for instance, can put more stress on the drive chain or belt, which requires the motor to work harder to account for the added friction. If left unaddressed for long enough, this could eventually cause damage to the metal tracks, panels, opener motor, and more.

As you can see, an issue that would have been a relatively low-cost and simple fix can lead to more expensive and complex problems later down the line. For this reason, your garage door technician will be sure to check the following individual components during each servicing to make sure that the entire system is running smoothly:

Opener motor
Drive chain or belt
Rollers and roller brackets
Torsion springs
Guide tracks
Sensors
Hinges
Panels
Weather strip

With regular maintenance, your garage door should last you 15 to 30 years. And, you’ll save money by investing in small improvements rather than waiting until major problems arise.

Safety

Many of us take for granted that a garage door is a heavy, powerful piece of machinery that can come with a risk of property damage and bodily injury if not well-maintained. In particular, there are a few key components that require regular testing and repair in order to prevent accidents:

Torsion springs. Your garage door system uses a torsion spring to have enough force to smoothly lift and lower the door. Because the door itself can weigh anywhere from 100 to 300 lbs, the torsion spring must store a high amount of force to counterbalance the weight safely and reliably. As such, the torsion spring is an incredibly important, and potentially dangerous, component of your garage door. If you notice any signs of wear and tear, such as cracking or separation of the tightly-wound coils, it’s important to call in a garage door technician as soon as possible.
Sensors. Another safety feature that needs to be fully-functional at all times are the sensors. These are mounted on the door frame at about shin-level and serve to stop the movement of the door if they detect an object in the way. This helps to prevent the door from closing on a car, person or pet that is entering or exiting the garage.

Security

Your garage door functions as a point of entry to your home—and a fairly large one at that! So, it’s essential that it remains secure against not only intruders but also pests that may be looking for a warm place to set up residence during the colder months.

During a regular maintenance visit, your technician will look out for any security vulnerabilities, such as gaps between the door and the door frame that can be forced open with a crowbar.

Your technician can also make recommendations for upgrades to your remote security that can lower your risk for hacking. Modern garage door openers, for example, use rolling codes to prevent hackers from being able to intercept and copy the code your remote uses to communicate with the opener. We can also help with smart device installation and smart home integration to improve the security of your garage door.

Energy efficiency

There are a few different ways that regular maintenance can improve the energy efficiency of your garage door, by:

Lower load on garage door openers. As we’ve mentioned, regular maintenance is important for reducing friction on the components of your garage door. As a result, there will be less strain on the opener motor, which is great for your monthly energy bill.
Minimize the time the garage door is open. If your garage door is in need of servicing, it will likely open more slowly and lethargically. Problems with the sensors can also mean that your garage door closes and opens multiple times before coming to a complete stop. This is a major source of energy loss for your home, especially when your HVAC system is in use during cold winter or hot summer days.
Identifying energy loss. Your garage door technician doesn’t only make sure that all the components are working well, but they’ll also take a closer look at potential points of energy loss, such as damaged panels, weather stripping, or windows.

Looking for other ways to improve your garage door’s energy efficiency? Ask us about professional insulation installation!

Seasonal challenges

Each season of the year can affect your garage doors differently. The heat of summer can lead to discoloration and warping of your garage door panels, while the cold of winter can put extra strain on your opener motor and weather stripping. And here in Louisville, the rainy season can make metal components vulnerable to rust.

Having your garage door regularly maintained can prevent seasonal changes from affecting the functionality of your door!

Call Lenny’s Garage Door for your next servicing appointment!

Our Lenny’s Garage Door technicians are here to make sure that your garage door is in peak condition with regular maintenance, repairs, and upgrades! We’ll come to your home in Louisville, Auburndale, Chickasaw, Clifton, Bonnycastle and more for your next garage door maintenance appointment!