June is recognized as Garage Door Safety month by the International Door Association (IDA) and Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association. In honor of Garage Door Safety month, here is a 25 point safety check inspection conducted by Worcester Door, a garage door company. This inspection is conducted by trained technicians for preventive garage door maintenance and will inspect your garage door based on the check list below:
The garage door is often the largest moving object in a home. Many homeowners overlook the maintenance of a garage door and don’t take the time to periodically inspect the door. The components of a garage door must be in good working order for the door to operate correctly.
- The Control Panels, Remote controls and keyless Entry system.
- The Trolley along with the Rails & Chains will be looked at.
- Make sure Safety Eyes are operating safely
- The opener gears and motor will be checked.
- Electrical wiring will be checked
- The safety reverse and the limit switch for the garage door
- The chains or screws of the opener
- The door balance and tension
- The garage door springs will be evaluated for rust and breakage
- Garage door rollers are key elements of a well functioning garage door
- Check for cables that are broken or frayed
- If your garage door has safety cables we will check those also
- Drums for the cables
- Check center bearing if worn or broken
- End bearing plates holds a lot of weight and need to be properly secured and fastened.
- Check if pulley system is working safely and properly
- The Forks
- Are the shafts straight and working well
- Check hinges and lubricate
- Brackets
- Check if the garage door tracks are straight and securely fastened
- Struts
- Spring anchor and torsion center plate
- Weather seal to avoid water and snow to enter your garage
- Condition of the section/panel of the garage door
It is recommended that by servicing your garage door twice a year, it will help to ensure that your door is operating at peak performance, and it also allows you to make minor adjustments before they become bigger problems costing the home owner future expensive repairs or parts replacement. However, be aware that some parts of a garage door are under extreme tension and should be serviced by professionals to avoid potential injuries.
