Open Sesame: How to Service a Garage Door

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2018

Noisy Garage Door: Here are 3 Service Options to Restore Quiet Operation

A noisy garage door can be a nuisance in your home. Not only is the screeching or grinding sound annoying to the ears, but it can also disturb peace and calm in your neighbourhood and earn you the stink eye from other homeowners in the area. Unfortunately, if your garage door is noisy, there is more to be worried about than just the annoying sound – the door may have faulty components.…

Having roller doors installed at my commercial premises was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Suddenly the delivery trucks could enter and unload their products at a much greater speed than in the past and everyone knows that in the world of business, time is money. However, after a year or so, the roller doors started to malfunction and would get stuck when opening and closing. I called in a friend who is very good at mechanical things, and he explained I hadn't been maintaining the doors properly and that the tracks were full of dirt and debris. We spent the day together servicing the doors and he taught me a lot of useful things. This blog contains useful advice about looking after your garage doors.