Your Complete Garage Door Maintenance Guide

Regular maintenance can extend the life of your garage door by years and prevent expensive emergency repairs. Follow this checklist every season.

**Visual Inspection**

- Check springs, cables, and rollers for wear

- Look for rust or corrosion

- Inspect weatherstripping

**Listen for Unusual Sounds**

- Grinding, scraping, or squeaking indicate problems

- A properly maintained door operates quietly

**Lubricate Moving Parts**

- Use silicone-based lubricant

- Apply to springs, hinges, and rollers

- Avoid over-lubricating

**Test the Balance**

- Disconnect the opener

- Lift the door manually halfway

- It should stay in place

**Check the Auto-Reverse**

- Place a 2x4 on the ground

- Close the door on it

- It should reverse immediately

Even with regular maintenance, schedule a professional tune-up annually. Our technicians will:

•Adjust spring tension

•Tighten all hardware

•Test safety features

•Lubricate all components

Call Power Garage Doors at (847) 485-1683 to schedule your maintenance visit.

Garage Door Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your Door Running Smoothly