7 Steps for DIY Garage Door Maintenance

With regular care and maintenance, you can get many more years of good use out of your roller door. A simple check over once or twice a year will make sure your garage door remains in top working order. 

Check for Minor Dents That Need Attention

Start by checking the tracks of your roller door system to make sure there are no newly acquired dents or signs of significant wear that you notice. For smaller dents along your roller door tracks, a hammer can slightly straighten these out. Make sure you proceed with caution using a rubber mallet and only tend to these dents if very minor. If you aren't sure, leave it and contact us for a professional assessment.

Make Sure the Roller Door Tracks Align

If the alignment of your roller door tracks is out, this can cause unnecessary wear and tear on your roller door over time. Check the alignment of your roller door with a spirit leveller to make sure they are equal. If you do notice these are out, we would be more than happy to arrange a proper assessment to have this corrected by our professional team.

Clean Away Any Debris From the Tracks

To keep your roller door running at it's very best, you need to make sure the tracks are kept clean and free from any dirt build up. Using a vacuum cleaner, carefully remove any dirt that may potentially block your roller door tracks.

Make Sure your Roller Door System is Lubricated

Regular lubrication is essential to keep mechanical parts running smoothly. This helps to reduce overall wear and tear. We recommend you use a product designed specifically for roller door systems to make sure not to cause any damage to your unit or parts.

Keeping All Components Tightened Up

Look over the nuts, bolts and fasteners of your roller door to make sure nothing has come loose over time. Using a screwdriver, carefully tighten any fixings that may need attention.

Cables & Springs

Look over the cables and springs of your roller door to note if there is any damage or signs of wear. We recommend these alterations are only done by a professional so if you do notice anything, be sure to contact 1st Choice Roller Doors right away.

How Do the Door Seals Look?

Keep water, dirt & the elements coming into your garage door by regularly checking your roller door seal. If you notice any damage or if your roller door seal requires replacement, call our team. They can offer professional advice on what to do.

If you need a professional service on your roller door - Call Us!

Now that you have completed your regular roller door maintenance, well done! If there are any tasks from the checklist that you think require professional attention, contact 1st Choice Roller Doors for advice. 

There are specific maintenance tasks that only a professional garage door technician should perform which is why we recommend you don't alter too much with your roller door.