Tips From Cedar Rapids Garage Door Repair

Cedar Rapids Garage Door Tips
Your garage door needs attention, too!

​​Since we care about our customers, to us, it's not all about getting the call to come over for garage door repair in Cedar Rapids. We also feel it's important to educate the members of our community about the most common issues with overhead garage doors as well as how to keep them in shape.
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​While there's no substitute for maintenance by a knowledgeable overhead door company, there are still things you can do to keep your overhead doors in shape. Here are 5 tips on how to maintain your overhead garage door as well as what to look for in terms of malfunctions and breakdowns.
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Listen to the sounds. Many of the most common problems with overhead doors, such as those involving rollers or springs, come with sounds that signal something's wrong. If your rolling steel doors are starting to make a strange sound every time you use them, don't ignore it – it could be a precursor to a much bigger issue that could happen when you least expect it. If possible, you should have CR Garage Door Repair come over and have a look as soon as you notice an ominous sound coming from your overhead doors, especially if the sound keeps getting louder or more frequent.
Perform a close inspection every now and then. While you should always keep your ears peeled for strange sounds coming from your overhead garage door, you should have a monthly look at the various parts of your garage door and see if they're looking different – if so, give us a call and we'll confirm or deny any suspicions you might have.
Do a little cleaning. While most of us keep our homes squeaky-clean, few will think to clean their overhead doors and the gentle parts that keep them running. While you should be careful with applying moisture to electrical parts, we fully encourage you to scrub the inside and out of your overhead door in order to remove any dirt or grime that could have found its way there. After all, this dirt and grime could end up forcing you to have an overhead door repair that could have been avoided through a little maintenance. No matter the amount of cleaning you do and the season you're doing it in, make sure to remove any residue moisture to prevent rust from forming.
Keep things oiled. The various complex mechanisms inside your overhead garage door need to be well-oiled in order to function properly – sure, they can still work without it, but the dry grinding could eventually lead to them becoming worn down or breaking down altogether.
Watch out for sudden temperature changes in the Cedar Rapids area. Temperature changing too rapidly could damage certain parts of your overhead door or rolling steel doors, in particular the all-important spring that keeps the door going. If there's been a sudden cold snap in the area, there's a good chance you might be dealing with spring issues in the near future.