What basic garage door maintenance can homeowners handle?

Homeowners can safely complete several basic garage door upkeep tasks. These include applying garage door lubricant to metal hinges, roller bearings, and springs, wiping dirt and debris from the tracks, cleaning the opener safety sensors, and checking the weather seal for damage.

A visual inspection can also help identify loose hardware, worn rollers, rust, fraying cables, or uneven movement. Do not attempt to adjust or replace springs, cables, tracks, or bottom roller brackets. These parts are connected to a system under high tension and can cause serious injury when handled incorrectly.

If the door becomes noisy, moves unevenly, gets stuck, or shows visible damage, schedule a professional inspection. We can identify the source of the problem and determine whether maintenance, adjustment, or replacement is needed.