Garage Door Repair: Simple Fixes For The Home

When you own your own home, it becomes quickly apparent that you will have to know your way around a toolbox unless you want to lose a small fortune to repairmen every other week. Even if your home is brand new, it will start to seem as though there is a never-ending stream of things breaking down. In the case of garage door repair, the good news is that even the most clueless of homeowners can usually manage to do the fix themselves. If not, however, don’t be ashamed of calling in a good company to do the work. If you want to try tackling it on your own, here are some tips that can help you on your way.

The majority of garage door repair out there will be done on the roll up variety. Not because they are inherently less stable, but simply because there are more of them out there. When things go wrong with the roll up, it is usually due to some sort of interference preventing it from moving up and down smoothly. If this is the case with yours, make sure you check the wheels and the tracks for any dirt or other irregularities that could be preventing it from smoothly working. If the track itself is damaged or bent in some way, you could be able to use a soft mallet to hammer it back into place.

If you have a level, put it to use. You can use a level to make sure the tracks are correctly aligned along the sides. Sometimes these small imperfections can be difficult to see with the naked eye, yet can cause serious problems when it comes to moving the contraption up and down. As you can see, garage door repair is not always something that requires the help of a professional. While you’re looking closely at the tracks, check for any screws that may have come somewhat loose. These loose screws can cause the tracks to go out of their proper alignment. Tighten them up and change them if necessary.

One of the simplest, and most effective thing you can do for amateur garage door repair is to make sure your tracks are clean and lubricated. Get out there with some soap and a sponge and make sure there is no dirt covering the tracks. When you are finished cleaning the tracks, let them dry. Use some special lubricant oil to go back over the tracks. This will make a major difference in how well the door climbs along the track, whether you have an electric system or one that you control by hand.