The Importance of Annual Garage Door Maintenance

Hi Kelly,

Throughout my career, nothing would disrupt a peaceful showing faster than a client pressing that garage door button, only for the entire house to start shaking and rumbling like an earthquake. It completely sidetracks an otherwise good showing.

You are so right that it’s one of the largest moving systems in the house, yet it's treated as invisible until it breaks down or wakes up the neighborhood. Annual maintenance isn't just about saving the motor; it's about preserving that quiet pride of ownership. Excellent reminder for homeowners and listing agents!

The most important part of the door being that large tightly wound spring over the center of the door. It needs careful lubrication and rubbed with oil to get between the oils and not spring.

Good maintenance advice to avoid mishaps for owners and for those looking to purchase, Kelly, especially when it comes time for the home inspection. 

Thanks for sharing Kelly!!!

Common signs your garage door needs service include squeaking or grinding, slow or uneven movement, shaking, delayed response from the opener, or the door not closing fully. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to expensive repairs, or worse, a sudden breakdown.

Good evening Kelly McGovern,

I have keyless entries so when I leave for a walk I'm opening and closing my garage door so I can open and close my garage door 4-6 times a day. I have my garage door serviced every 2 years and glad I do as they operate smoothly. Great advice!

Kelly, great post to remind homeowners the garage door needs service too.  The last thing you want is the time you have an appointment, and cannot open the door.

Hey, this makes me wonder if annual maintenance was included with the lifetime springs I purchased a while back.  I also got their service package, so I'd better make sure I am getting all that I should out of it, haha.

Good morning, Kelly... great reminder. All mechanical things need maintenance and yet most people just never think of their garage door until it fails.

That was a great reminder of how much work that little door does every day, Kelly McGovern, and it made the whole idea of yearly checkups feel a lot less optional. I love how you broke it down in a way that makes the fixes feel doable, even for folks who tend to put things off. Thanks for sharing this, it gave me a nudge I probably needed.