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A Healthy Garage Door for a Hassle-Free Winter
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Since 1992, we’ve been Portland’s trusted experts for garage door installation, service, and repair. Let us open the door for you.
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How Often Should You Service Your Garage Door?
Just like your car, your garage door is a large, moving object that benefits from regular professional attention. For most homeowners in the Portland area, we recommend a professional tune-up once a year. An annual service is the best way to catch small issues before they become major, expensive problems, ensuring your door operates safely and reliably through every season. If your door is older or gets heavy daily use, you might consider a check-up every six months.
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Why is Pre-Winter Maintenance So Important?
Portland winters mean dropping temperatures, persistent rain, and the occasional ice storm. This cold, damp weather can be tough on your garage door’s mechanical parts. Things like Metal Contacts, cold weather causes metal parts like springs, tracks, and rollers to contract, increasing stress and the likelihood of a sudden break. As the weather gets colder, Lubrication Thickens. It can thicken and or wash away in the dampness, causing parts to grind and wear out faster.
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What Does a Professional Tune-Up Include?
When our technicians visit they perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection and service. Key steps include:
- Full Inspection: We examine springs, cables, rollers, pulleys, and mounting hardware for signs of wear, fraying, or stress.
- Lubrication: All moving parts are lubricated with high-quality, weather-appropriate lubricant to ensure smooth, quiet operation.
- Door Balance Test: We check that your door is properly balanced. An unbalanced door puts immense strain on the opener motor, shortening its lifespan significantly.
- Safety System Check: We test the photo-eye sensors and the auto-reverse mechanism to confirm they are functioning correctly according to safety standards.
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Proactive Tips for Your Specific Door
While professional service is key, you can keep an eye on things between tune-ups. Here’s what to look for based on your setup: For Classic Steel Doors: These are durable but listen for any new scraping or grinding sounds, which could indicate a roller or track issue. Check for any rust spots, especially along the bottom seal where water can pool. For Wood & Carriage House Doors: Wood naturally expands and contracts with the Pacific Northwest’s moisture. Check for any cracking, peeling paint, or warping. Ensure the weatherstripping at the bottom is in good shape to keep rain and drafts out. For Openers with an Older Chain Drive: Chains can stretch over time. Look for a sagging chain and listen for excessive slapping or clanking noises. These are classic signs that an adjustment is needed. For Openers with a Belt Drive: Belt drives are quieter, so changes in sound are more noticeable. Listen for any squeaking or straining sounds from the motor. A visual check to ensure the belt isn’t frayed or cracking is also a good idea.
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