Most homeowners make at least one of three common mistakes. If you’re among them, it’s time to make a change! Doing so can save you a lot of money and prevent many accidents.
Do NOT Skip Annual Inspections
If you don’t think you need to have your garage door professionally inspected regularly, think again! Once a year, you should call your local garage door technician to come and inspect your system. They will ensure all parts are running smoothly and working properly. Having a professional make small repairs and tune up your door annually will keep it in good shape for longer and could save you a lot of money in the long run. Skipping annual maintenance can allow small problems to turn into large, expensive ones.
You should also perform simple monthly preventive maintenance on your own to keep your garage door system in tip-top shape year-round.
Do NOT Put Off Repairs
If there is something obviously wrong with your door, don’t put off getting it repaired. As mentioned above, small problems can quickly escalate into large ones that could end up costing you a lot of money. For example, if you find you have a bent track, but you continue to operate your garage door as if nothing is wrong, you could destroy your entire garage door system and may end up having to replace the whole thing. If your garage door is noisier than usual, shakes or rattles while operating, or has another obvious problem, call a residential garage door tech right away.
Do NOT Attempt to Make Repairs Yourself
The average homeowner, even a regular DIYer, shouldn’t attempt to make garage door repairs on his or her own the majority of the time. Why? Because the garage door can turn into a deadly weapon if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. A garage door expert has received specialized training and years of experience. It’s best to leave the heavy stuff to them.
As you may already know, garage doors are under extreme tension and pressure. If you attempt to make a repair on your own without having the proper skills to do so, something could snap, the door could come crashing down, and you or anything in the door’s path could become seriously injured or destroyed.
Safety Is the #1 Priority at WD Door
At WD Door, safety is our first priority. We don’t want to see anyone getting hurt or throwing money away by allowing their door to reach a dangerous point by skipping annual inspections, putting off obvious repairs, or attempting to make repairs without the required education and skills.
Don’t take unnecessary risks where your garage door is involved. Call WD Door. We’ll make any necessary repairs and make sure your garage door is in good shape to keep you and your family safe.