Tips on maintaining your garage door

Garage doors make up a large part of your house’s image. Unsightly garage doors can drop down the value of the house. Simple things like a new coat of paint, sealer, and a factory finish keeps it looking great. There are also easy ways to make sure your garage door works properly and can last a long time. By following these few steps, you can help ensure your garage door stays in top working order:

– To make sure your garage door works properly, make sure to lubricate important parts of the door like the rollers, hinges, and springs with WD-40 at least four times a year. Using thick greases can cause dirt and dust to accumulate and could cause the bearings to tear.

– Check for frayed or exposed steel cables. If you see frayed cables, call a professional garage door technician.

– Make sure all the bolts are fastened tightly. Bolts keep the door from suddenly falling down.

– Ensure the springs are rust-free; rust could cause the springs to break.

If you or someone you know needs their garage door repaired or replaced, call the Austin residential garage door experts of Cowart Door Systems at (512) 459-3467.