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DIY Garage Door Visual Inspection

 

It is important that you perform inspections of your garage door on a regular basis. Without inspecting the assembly, you may end up having major repairs. Here at Neighborhood Garage Door Service of Cleveland, OH, we have some suggestions of how you can do a quick visual inspection of your door.

Stand With the Door Closed

Get on the inside of the garage and make sure that the garage door is fully closed. This way, you’ll be able to look at the assembly and see clearly. Make sure you have a ladder handy so that you can get a closer look if need be.

Check For Gaps

The first thing you want to look for is gaps around the edges where light may be coming in. It is important to look at both the top and the bottom of the door for gaps. Where there are gaps, there is poor insulation.

Gaps can also be an indication that the door is not properly aligned. When your door is not aligned properly, it will cause damage to the springs, motor, and tracks. It is best to ensure that it is opening and closing without hinderance to keep you from damaging your assembly.

Determine If The Door is Aligned

troubleshoot different parts of your garage door including tracks

In order to determine if your overhead door is properly aligned, you need to open it and listen for sounds. If it is noisy, it could be due to the fact that is out of alignment. Also, look at it while it is rolling up, because you may be able to see whether it is not matched up.

Another way to determine if it is aligned, is to look at the rollers. If the rollers are worn on one side or the other, it is an indication it is not opening and closing properly.

Look For Rust

Pay attention to all of the metal parts of your garage door. This can include:

  • Tracks
  • Springs
  • Rollers
  • Mounting hardware

Look at all of those parts to see if there is rust present. Rust can cause damage to your assembly. As the parts wear out and become rusty, it makes the motor have to work harder to open and close it.

Should your parts be rusty, you need to contact Neighborhood Garage Door Service of Cleveland, OH to come out and make the repairs. Our techs are certified and able to handle the replacements on the same day. Do not let rusty parts go, because you could wind up with higher repair bills and damage to your home.

inspect garage door hinges

Listen For Noise

While you are opening and closing the door, listen out for squeaks and creaks. In addition to being a sign that the door is not properly aligned, it could also be an indication for other concerns. Start by lubricating the tracks, rollers, and springs to see if it makes the noise go away.

If you are still hearing noises after lubricating the parts, you need to call us out. We can determine where the sounds are coming from and provide you with solutions.

Call Neighborhood Garage Door Service of Cleveland, OH today for assistance. Our team is ready to serve you.

You Can Trust Us for the Job

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They sent Doug Fussell out to my house on the day after Christmas! I had only called them three days before! Doug was a premier technician, very thorough and very efficient. I expected him to take two days, since he was replacing two doors and adding openers on each door. He only took the daylight hours of one day! I could not believe how fast he was! In addition, he thoroughly taught me how to use the remote openers. I highly recommend them to anyone!
~Donald B.

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We just bought a home and this company was so understanding as I had to change the appointment time a few times. Then the tech came out and was so kind and helpful. I could not have asked for a better experience and will suggest them to anyone who needs work done on their garage door!
~Tammy K.

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My garage door broke on a Saturday night as I was getting ready to leave for a holiday party. Kelvin was here within 30 minutes. He reviewed everything with me that was happening with my door. He gave me the estimates of what was immediately needed to be done in order for my door to raise and then what I will need to have done very soon. I could see all the problems he pointed out to me and I decided to have everything done. He completed everything that night. I was very satisfied with Kelvin’s professionalism and the work he did. Thank you again.
~Joyce N

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