We all know our cars require regular servicing and maintenance. The consequences of failing to conduct these scheduled servicing’s can cost us a lot of money in the future and may even void the warranties provided by the manufacturer.
The garage door is the most popular point of access for most Australian homes. The average garage door is opened and closed multiple times every day. It makes sense that using a mechanical device with such regularity would cause wear and tear, or that the elements could possibly cause corrosion to any number of moving parts.
At Dynasty Garage Doors we know that the vast majority of calls we receive from our customers are for issues they experience, resulting from a failure to keep their roller doors or sectional doors maintained and serviced regularly. Not only are the costs associated with the breakdowns avoidable, but so is the inconvenience and security concerns of not having a functioning garage door.
In annual garage door service by our experienced team of technicians will ensure your garage doors are maintained in excellent condition. Regular servicing will not only ensure your garage door operates as it should do, but it will also prolong the garage door and garage door motors expected life span.
Common Garage Door Maintenance Issue – Loose Cables
The torsion system is the most critical operating system of any sectional garage door. The torsion system of a sectional garage door is generally comprised of springs, cable drums, bearings, a torsion bar and cables.
If the torsion system is compromised in any way, your sectional garage door and motor will not operate effectively, likely resulting in damage to both your door and motor. Regular servicing will ensure your torsion system is operating with the correct spring tension.
Loose cables are one of the most common causes of sectional door failures and emergency call outs within the garage door industry. If your cable becomes loose, it may detach from the cable drum and cause your door to become unstable. In some circumstances it can cause your door to fail completely and even fall off the tracks completely.
All the sectional doors in the following images had loose cables. Every single one of these emergency call outs could have been avoided with a regular garage door service.
Common Garage Door Maintenance Issue – Broken Hinges
A sectional door can not operate without function door hinges. Irrespective of the material from which these hinges are made, regular servicing is required to ensure all hinges are secured and operating effectively.
It is true that some hinges, such as the plastic hinges commonly used by some sectional door manufacturers are not as strong as Steel Hinges or internal hinges. So it is imperative to remain extra vigilant by regularly inspecting your door hinges to detect early signs of weakness or cracking in the hinges.
The failure of one hinge can place additional load on the other hinges within the panel or within the door. It is not unusual for one damaged hinge to set of a chain reaction which causes other hinges to become overloaded, causing a series of broken hinges and damaged panels.
Regular servicing will almost certainly identify these weak hinges and ensure you avoid expensive repair work in the future. The following images show the consequences of a failure to identify and replace damaged door hinges.
Common Garage Door Maintenance Issue – Broken Springs
Garage door torsion springs are the engine room of any sectional door or tilt door. These springs are placed under extraordinary tension repeatedly through the life cycle of a tilt door or sectional door.
Although it is difficult to determine when a garage door spring will break or wear out, it is imperative to ensure they are regularly checked as part of a regular garage door servicing schedule. Keeping them free from any unnecessary dirt and dust whilst maintaining appropriate lubricating can prolong the life of an average garage door spring.
Common Garage Door Maintenance Issue – General Wear and Tear
Your sectional door, roller door or tilt door is a moving mechanical devise. Stresses are placed on multiple pieces of hardware which make up the structure of the door. Ensuring damaged hardware is identified early and replaced can prevent costly emergency repairs, unnecessary door damage and expensive motor replacement.
At Dynasty Garage Doors our experienced technicians can carry out a comprehensive scheduled service and maintenance program on all sectional garage doors, roller doors and tilt doors throughout Perth and greater Western Australia.
Call us today to book your next garage door service.
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