Quality Garage Doors Says It’s Time to Maintain Your Garage Doors

Spring is a perfect time to do it, particularly after the recent cold, wet weather.

Culpeper, United States – April 1, 2017 /MarketersMedia/ —

Quality Garage Doors says it’s time to check garage doors for faults, as it’s a great time of year to maintain them. Winter forces extra pressure on garage doors and gradually introduces salts that slowly corrode the essential parts, causing them to break much sooner. It’s always inconvenient to be without a garage door opener, so check them and perform routine maintenance as the weather warms.

Typical problems, it says, involve springs and cables. These can rust or be affected by corrosion much more easily than thicker components, so it’s best to check them on a quarterly basis to ensure they’re functioning at peak efficiency. If they’re starting to look worn or rusted, it’s a good idea to have them checked by a professional, who can advise on whether they need repairing. A garage door repair can take as little as an hour, depending on the type of door and the part that needs replacing.

At the same time, also check the garage door pulley system. The wheels in the pulley should move smoothly without any grinding or squealing sounds. If they do, it’s best to add some grease to them to ensure they don’t wear out. If they are showing signs of wear, simply replace them to ensure the door keeps operating smoothly throughout the summer.
It’s also a good idea to replace the battery in any garage door remotes. These electronic devices are great with electric garage doors, but they need regular replacements. Most are compatible with everyday batteries so head over to your local hardware store to find them. If you are missing a spare remote, now’s also the time to replace it.

In addition, it’s a good time to get a garage door looking fresh for the coming summer. Everyone loves a nicely painted garage door, as it can add much-needed curb appeal to a house. In addition, it can get too hot in the summer — particularly if the door is made of metal — so spring is a good time to do it. As the weather settles into its standard mid-spring patterns, choose a warm day that’s not too hot and not too cold, and clean the door thoroughly in the morning. Then, let it dry and add a coat of an appropriate paint over the existing one.

It also suggests painting the frame, as well. Choose a complementary color to offset it, or match the color of the door itself. There are hundreds of combinations that go well together, and a good-quality paint can last for years. Those with wooden frames housing metal doors may require a different type of paint, so be sure to watch for this.
A smoothly functioning garage door is a great way to start the year properly. Quality Garage Doors can help with garage door repairs in Virginia to ensure doors across the state are working perfectly throughout the year.

Contact Info:
Name: Scot Small
Organization: Quality Garage Doors
Address: 2014 Cotton Tail Drive, Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Phone: 540-212-1520

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