Put your garage door opener in manual mode and bring your door to a half-open position. If it moves, the balance may be off or your springs may need adjustments.
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Issues can arise with your garage door at any time. Scheduling regular maintenance is just as important as making prompt repairs.
When should you perform self-inspections, and when should you call a professional for garage door maintenance service?
At Ingstrup Garage Doors, we encourage you to check on your garage door system’s condition often. When you find problems, we’re here to help.
Regular maintenance is the key to prolonging your garage door’s lifespan, preventing future damage and ensuring security. Services involved in preventive maintenance include:
You should perform monthly preventive maintenance checks between professional appointments. Many tasks are too dangerous for homeowners to complete, but checking on various components of your garage door and opener can alert you to problems before they become severe and costly.
It’s important to schedule annual preventive maintenance for your garage door once a year.
Put your garage door opener in manual mode and bring your door to a half-open position. If it moves, the balance may be off or your springs may need adjustments.
Check your cables for broken strands or other signs of distress. If you see any issues, call a professional immediately. Replacing cables is dangerous, and you should never attempt to do so on your own.
Chipped and cracked rollers require immediate replacement. Inspect your garage door rollers and brackets regularly (every six months) for any signs of wear and tear to prevent operational issues.
Check the seal below your garage door for cracks or gaps. If you feel a draft near the door, you’ll need to replace the bottom astragal seal to keep wind, rain and debris out of your garage.
Lubricating the moving parts in your garage improves their longevity. You’ll need specific kinds of grease for different parts, including white lithium grease for parts on the opener and spray lubricant for overhead springs.
Always remove any debris in the tracks. If your tracks need adjustments, you should call a professional.
Check the door itself for damage. If you catch potential problems early, you may be able to repair your door instead of replacing it.
Performing preventive maintenance on your garage door and opener saves you from costly repairs and inconvenient downtime in the future. Broken springs and cables can cause serious injuries. When you recognize and address minor problems before they become more severe, you help keep your vehicles, belongings and family safe.
Many homeowners use their garage doors multiple times a day, and your door and opener sustain a fair amount of wear and tear from so much use. Keep your garage door system working for decades to come by taking care of it.
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Ingstrup Construction has done 2 garage jobs for me at 2 different houses. Both times Eric and his men were prompt, professional, and effective. I could tell right away that these guys know everything about garage doors. Eric explained the job and the costs clearly. He and his crew did excellent work. I am really happy with the outcomes. I call Eric if I have any problem with my garage doors or openers. Great work, fair price, honest man.
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When the spring on my garage door broke, I called Ingstrup Garage Door and Opener. I asked them to call me, and they called when I asked them to call. They arrived when they said they would and did a great job at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend them.
Highly recommend! They repaired my garage door within minutes when another company had quoted me to get a whole new door! As a female, I really appreciate them not trying to rip me off and answering all my questions so that I felt comfortable and satisfied! I wish every home repair was this painless! Can’t say enough good things about this experience!
A torsion spring snapped in super cold weather. Called Ingstrups, and someone fixed it on the same day. Reasonably priced. Great service. Thanks!
Two pleasant gentlemen that got my garage door back on track. They were quick and the same day service was a plus.
Chuck and Bill were professional and strove for quality, while still installing our garage doors relatively quickly.
Same day service, reasonably priced, courteous, professional. Excellent service, highly recommend.
Is your garage door system ready for annual maintenance? Trust the professionals at Ingstrup Garage Doors to take care of your family’s garage door with tune-up services near Lansing, MI.
Call (517) 305-8459 or complete our online form to request preventive service today.
