Park Ridge sees freezing winters and humid summers, and both take a toll on garage doors. Cold weather makes lubricant stiff and metal brittle. Heat and humidity cause rust and swelling. A little attention each season keeps your door working smoothly and helps you spot trouble early.
Homeowner Checklist from GDS-RepairParkRidgeIL
- Look and listen. Watch the door open and close. Note any jerking, scraping or grinding.
- Test auto-reverse. Place a roll of paper towels under the door and close it. The door should reverse on contact.
- Check the photo eyes. Wave an object through the beam while the door closes. It should reverse.
- Clean the tracks. Wipe out dirt and debris, but do not grease the inside of the tracks.
- Inspect weatherstripping. Replace bottom seals that are cracked or let light through.
- Change remote batteries. Do it once a year so you are not locked out in the cold.
Leave these tasks to a pro
Adjusting springs, tightening cable brackets and changing opener force settings can be dangerous. These are part of a professional tune-up.
What a GDS-RepairParkRidgeIL Tune-Up Includes
Our technicians lubricate springs, hinges, rollers and bearings with the right products, tighten hardware, test and adjust door balance, check cables for wear, and set the opener's limits and force. Fall and spring are the best times to book. Call GDS-RepairParkRidgeIL at 773-828-4747.