How to Garage Door Maintenance

Your garage door is likely the largest moving object in your home, weighing 200-400 pounds and cycling thousands of times per year. This maintenance task involves lubricating moving parts, testing critical safety features, and inspecting hardware for wear—all of which keep this massive door operating safely and smoothly. The auto-reverse feature prevents crushing injuries, the photo-eye sensors protect children and pets, and proper lubrication prevents premature spring and opener failure. Neglected garage doors become noisy, unreliable, and potentially dangerous—springs under tension can cause serious injuries.