Useful ideas for everyday garage door upkeep
Check out our technicians’ suggestions of small things you could do every once in a while to keep your garage door and opener unit working like a dream.
Teach your children garage door safety
Children are most vulnerable to garage door related injuries. To avoid any untoward incident from happening, share some safety notes with your children. Teach them that garage doors are not toys and should not be regarded as such, and that they should not play around the garage. As an additional measure, keep the remote and clicker away from their reach.
Lubricating your door can save you money
Lubricating the parts of your garage door that require it is important to the longevity of your door. This helps them to continue functioning properly and smoothly. The specific lubricates required for your door parts are easily identified by our expert technician.
Have your garage door insulated
The material used on your garage door panel has an effect on how efficient your air-conditioning system works, if you don’t have proper insulation. A steel or aluminum garage door, for instance, quickly conducts hot or cold temperatures from the outside. This will consequently affect the temperature inside the garage, disturbing the efficiency of the AC or HVAC system.
Look for a hurricane-proof garage door
Are you searching for the most durable garage door? Our experts suggest that you set your sights on a hurricane-proof door. The prices for this type of door, for both residential and commercial uses, could be higher but you can be assured of its ability to withstand severe conditions as long as proper garage door maintenance is undertaken.