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Springtime Garage Cleaning and Garage Door Maintenance

Springtime Garage Cleaning and Garage Door Maintenance

Be Sure to Inspect the Garage Door When Cleaning Out the Garage this Spring

The return of spring warmth and sunshine are indeed welcome sights after another cold and seemingly endless winter. After several months of pseudo-hibernation, neighbours can once again be seen working about their properties, raking the lawn, removing patio furniture from the shed, and detailing the interiors of their vehicles.

Another ritual of spring for many homeowners is cleaning out their garage; it is amazing just how much dirt, dust, film, and grit can accumulate in a garage over the winter, even if that space is accessed much less frequently during those months than in the warmer seasons. And when all of the garage contents have been removed and spread over the driveway and lawn, there will often be a quick-witted passerby who stops and asks what time the garage sale will be starting.

Once everything (most everything) has in fact been taken out of garage, the cleaning process can actually be completed, and there is an odd sense of satisfaction in knowing that all of the possessions will be returned to a freshly-swept environment, even though they may all end up in the same spot from whence they came. Before this replacement ritual takes place however, it may benefit the homeowner to invest the time in a garage door inspection.

Winter can be particularly harsh on a garage door and its parts, regardless of the actual amount of snow and ice that fell/accumulated during that time of year; therefore, having the garage emptied out for cleaning purposes offers an excellent opportunity for a door inspection and, if necessary, any maintenance or repairs that may be needed to restore its optimal performance.

A thorough garage door inspection should take into consideration the overall state of the door itself, its general operation (smooth or bumpy? quiet or noisy?), and an assessment of the condition and/or performance of these components:

  • Cables
  • Springs
  • Hardware
  • Tracks/Rollers
  • Window Inserts
  • Weather Stripping
  • Garage Door Opener

Based on the findings of such a self-inspection, a homeowner might take one or more of these steps to better the operation/performance of their garage door and prolong its life:

  • Tighten all hardware
  • Wipe/lubricate all moving parts
  • Replace tattered weather stripping
  • Prepare/ready the door for re-finishing
  • Test all garage door opener safety features

Conversely, for those homeowners in Durham Region who might be less confident and/or less inclined to perform their own garage door inspections and subsequent maintenance, they have the option of contracting the expertise of a reputable and reliable garage door service company such as Whitby Garage Doors.

Some Garage Door Maintenance Issues Will Need a Professional Repair Service

In some cases, garage door inspections and maintenance by a homeowner could uncover more severe or potentially dangerous damage that will likely require professional repair services. Some examples would consist of:

  • Frayed cables
  • Loose or bent springs
  • Jammed or misaligned door
  • Damaged, rotted, or rusted panels
  • Peculiar sounds when door is in motion
  • Peculiar sounds when door opener is in use

When such garage door repair work is needed, Whitby and area homeowners can rely on the award-winning services provided by the skilled technicians of Whitby Garage Doors. These services include but are not limited to addressing:

For additional information on the garage door maintenance and repair services provided by the experts from Whitby Garage Doors, see our Services page.

For all your garage door inspection, repair, or maintenance needs, rely on the specialists from Whitby Garage Doors. Call Whitby Garage Doors today at (905) 441-1512 to arrange a service visit at your first convenience.





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Have Your Garage Door Inspected Before Spring

Inspect Your Garage Door for Potential Repair Needs after the Winter Season

For many families, their garage door may see less use during the winter than at other times of the year. The majority of the open-and-close cycles throughout the cold weather months could be restricted to times when homeowners need to access their shovels/snow blowers or take out the garbage.

However, warmer weather is on the way for Whitby and Durham region, and with its return, homeowners and their families will have many more reasons and opportunities to enter and exit their garage; bicycles, sports equipment, lawn/garden tools, and car cleaning products will all find their way in and out of the garage on a regular basis from the spring till the fall.

Due to this inevitable increase in garage access/egress, it would be highly advisable to have the garage door inspected now for any issues or repair needs that may have arisen over the winter. Cold temperatures and winter weather conditions can be harsh on garage doors and their moving parts/hardware, and when coupled with the potential for less use throughout that season, problems might go unnoticed or undetected.

At the risk of sounding alarmist, a faulty or malfunctioning garage door can result in serious injury to a family member or pet, or cause significant damage to vehicles or other personal property. Each year, thousands of garage-door related injuries are chronicled across North America, with thousands more that likely remain unreported; therefore, to ensure the safety of their family and to protect their property, homeowners may wish to call upon the services of a reputable garage door maintenance and repair company such as Whitby Garage Doors.

When inspecting a garage door, technicians from Whitby Garage Doors will ensure that the following aspects of the door and its operation are in good order:

  • Smooth and unobstructed operation while in motion
  • Correct tension in the garage door spring and cables
  • Door weight is appropriately balanced and distributed
  • Door opener has sufficient horsepower for door weight
  • Travel limits for the door opener have been set correctly
  • Photocells and auto-reverse feature are working properly
  • Integrity of the door/panels and all hardware remains intact

As part of the inspection, should any potential or existing issues be identified, the technician from Whitby Garage Doors can provide recommendations on the various courses of action to remedy the situations, along with a written estimate of the cost for such repair services. In turn, they can quickly and efficiently perform the necessary repairs upon receiving approval from the homeowner.

Broken Garage Door Spring is Just One of Many Reasons for Expert Repair Service

Whenever their garage door may need replacement or repair, Whitby and area homeowners can rely on the award-winning service provided by the team from Whitby Garage Doors. In some instances, an inspection and minor tune-up may be all that is needed; at other times, the damage could be more significant and the repairs therefore more extensive.

The skilled technicians from Whitby Garage Doors have the know-how to effectively address the full spectrum of garage door repair needs, and in the vast majority of cases, they can respond and perform the repairs in the same day. Some of the garage-door related issues requiring the expert repair services of Whitby Garage Doors would include:

For additional information on the scope of garage door repair services Whitby Garage Doors, including garage door spring repair, please go to our Services Page.

For the safety and protection of your family and property, make sure that your garage door is in proper working order. Call Whitby Garage Doors today at (905) 441-1512 to book a garage door inspection and tune-up by one of our qualified technicians before the outdoor season arrives.





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