How to Prepare your Garage Door for the Fall

October is finally upon us, are you still wondering how to prepare your garage door for the fall? Well, we have some tips to help you! The weather is about to become even cooler, which means preparation and maintenance is needed. Your garage door is the one thing you need to cross off your checklist. Maintaining your garage door and all its moving parts twice a year will ensure a longer life for your door. After all, if you have a garage door you more than likely use it every day. Due to every day use, it’s easy to overlook the gradual issues or changes that have built up or can occur. A quick visual inspection can determine what is needed to be replaced or updated. If you would like a full garage door tune-up, Sterling Door can help!

However, if you’re more hands on, here a few simple steps on how to prepare your garage door for the fall:

Trust your senses

Since the weather is turning, it’s important to make sure all moving parts are fully functional. Overtime the tracks, hinges, rollers or door panels may become warped or worn down. This can be caused naturally or due to the constant every day use. This can also be due from the car or children being reckless near or around the driveway.

Clean it up

Another tip on how to prepare your garage door for the fall is to clean it up. Just like any part of your home, it’s important to keep the inside of your garage and door clean. Keeping the areas around your garage door clean include the following:

1. Remove any dirt, grass or debris

   1. Some areas may have build up of dirt or debris from the summer months. Therefore, cleaning by using a vacuum or a wet rag can avoid sensor issues.

2. Clean and re-align your safety sensors

   1. Next, you’ll clean and realign your safety sensors. This will help prevent any accidents or injuries.
   2. Thus, cleaning around the sensors will be making sure there’s no issues with the door closing
   3. Check or change batteries
   4. Replace all batteries with a fresh pair in all hand held remotes.

Test all Moving Parts

Furthermore, the last and final tip on how to prepare your garage door for the fall is to test all moving parts. Thus including, lubricating all moving parts will help make the garage door run quieter and smoother. For example, the parts include rollers, hinges, springs or smaller moving parts. In addition, checking and testing the bottom weather-stripping on the door. The bottom weather stripping will keep pests out of the garage and keep the inside of the garage a bit warmer.

All in all, knowing how to prepare your garage door for the fall is an important step in your checklist. It will prevent and new or current issues and/or pro-long the life of your garage door. If you have any questions on these steps or are in need of garage door service, feel free to give us a call at 586-412-5600. Or you can email us at info@sterlinggaragedoor.com.