Garage Door Maintenance & Service

Overhead Door^® commercial and residential garage doors are built with longevity in-mind. By performing a few routine maintenance tasks and scheduling planned maintenance appointments, you can help ensure your overhead door system stays safe and stands the test of time.

Residental Garage Door Maintenance

Your home’s garage door will benefit from preventive maintenance in late fall and early summer. Before the first snow falls, visually inspect your door and caulk any cracks to prevent cold air from entering. The caulking will also protect the door structure from the expansion and contraction that occurs from freezing and thawing over the course of winter and spring. The sides and bottom of the door are protected by weather stripping. If you notice any tears or gaps, replace the sections to keep the weather out and the heat in.

To further protect the interior of your garage, make sure the door closes evenly and there is no daylight peeking through the sides and bottom of the door. If there is, your door might be out of balance – and you could be unwittingly inviting small animals in to make a warm home in your garage. A maintenance visit from a garage door technician can fix this problem before winter arrives.

In late spring, it is time to inspect the windows, weatherstripping, hinges, panels and all other parts of your doors to determine if any damage occurred during the wide temperature swings between the seasons. This is also a great time to thoroughly clean your door of any mold or mildew and, if necessary, repaint the door and trim.

Are you ready to schedule your annual residential garage door maintenance appointment? Contact Overhead Door of Watertown and schedule an on-site visit from one of our certified technicians.

Commercial Overhead Door Maintenance

Your company’s productivity and profitability can depend on a well-functioning overhead door. Not only does a properly maintained door ensure a safe working environment, it also protects your business’s contents. Inoperable or damaged overhead doors can affect the company’s bottom line twice as hard – the loss of employee and warehouse output, as well as the size of the repair bill. While it is recommended that a commercial door receive a thorough maintenance check every quarter (or 5,000 cycles), your employees’ eyes and ears are the best tools to determine any required maintenance between professional services.

Frequent visual inspections of the doors should include an examination of springs, cables, hinges, rollers, tracks, insulation, weatherstripping and all door hardware. Any loud noises when opening or closing, including squeaking and grinding, could mean lubrication is needed on the door system’s moving parts. The tracks and rollers should also be reviewed for any rust or debris that might be obstructing or interfering with the door’s movement.

Has it been a while since the last maintenance appointment for your company’s overhead door? Contact Overhead Door of Watertown and one of our certified technicians will make sure your door on track and running smoothly.