Although you should always let a certified professional take care of major garage door repairs, there are some garage door maintenance steps you can take.

– Lubricate your garage or overhead door track every six months using a silicone-based lubricant.
– Clean the weather stripping with vinyl cleaner and lubricate it every few months.
– Monitor your garage door operation, listening for unusual noises or movements that could indicate a problem.
– If you have a painted door, periodically repaint the exterior to help protect it from weathering and update the look of your home.

The average spring breaks after 7 to 12 years with typical usage, lasting 10-15,000 cycles, depending on the type of spring. A “cycle” is one full opening and closing of the door. If a garage door has two or more springs and one breaks, then you should have all the springs replaced to maintain proper balance. Be sure to check our Garage Door Spring Repair page for more information.

The two main causes of a broken garage door are lack of maintenance and accidents with vehicles. The most important garage door maintenance steps include lubricating the rollers, bearings, pulleys, and springs once a year and making proper adjustments to the counterbalance system to maintain the door’s balance. If an accident happens with your garage door, it’s important to call quickly for repairs. We offer same-day garage door service near Kalamazoo & Portage, MI!

The average life expectancy of a garage door is 15-30 years. To help extend this lifespan, we recommend scheduling annual garage door maintenance. This keeps your garage door parts running more smoothly, delaying the need for repairs or replacement. You can also wash and repaint your garage door exterior periodically to get the longest possible lifespan out of your garage door.