7 Essential Garage Door Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Keep Your Garage Door Running Smoothly and Safely with These Expert Tips

Regular maintenance of your garage door is crucial to ensure its longevity, safety, and performance. At ACH Services, we specialize in garage door repair, installation, and maintenance across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Our team of experienced garage door technicians is here to help keep your system in top shape.

1. Inspect Your Garage Door Regularly

• Look for signs of wear and tear on your garage door panels, hinges, and tracks. Identifying issues early helps you avoid expensive garage door repair and keeps your system running smoothly.
  

2. Test the Balance of Your Garage Door

• Disconnect the garage door opener and lift the door halfway. If it stays in place, your garage door springs are likely balanced. If not, it may be time for a torsion spring or extension spring replacement.
  

3. Lubricate All Moving Parts 

• Apply a silicone-based lubricant to rollers, hinges, pulleys, and garage door springs. Proper lubrication reduces strain on the garage door motor, improves performance, and extends the life of your system.

  
  

4. Check and Replace Cables

• Frayed or snapped cables? That’s a serious issue. Signs like broken garage door cable, snapped wires, or a door off track should be handled by a professional garage door technician immediately.
  

  
  

5. Inspect the Weather Seal 

• The rubber strip at the bottom of your garage door protects against water, dirt, and pests. If it’s cracked or missing, replace it to maintain insulation and garage cleanliness.
  

6. Tighten All Loose Hardware 

• Over time, vibration causes screws and bolts to loosen. Grab a socket wrench and tighten all parts on the garage door tracks, brackets, and roller mounts to ensure safe, quiet function.

  
  

7. Schedule Annual Maintenance with Experts 

• Even with great care, nothing beats a yearly inspection by a certified garage door repair technician. At ACH Garage Services, we offer full garage door service to keep your system reliable, quiet, and safe.
  

  
  

Want peace of mind?

Trust the team at ACH Garage Services for expert garage door repair, spring and cable replacement, and full garage door maintenance across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

We’re fast, fair, and fully insured — and we treat your home like our own.