New Year’s Resolutions for Maintaining Your Garage Door

Set yourself up for a happy new year with these simple resolutions for maintaining your garage door.

1. Schedule Regular Maintenance

Start the year off right by scheduling a planned maintenance call with one of our expertly trained technicians. To keep your garage door operating with ease, and to adhere to manufacturer warranty terms and conditions, we recommend having your door serviced every 12 months.

It's not uncommon for homeowners to forget to schedule a service call or decide that their garage door doesn't need a tune up. But what you may not realize is that regular maintenance by a service professional can greatly reduce long-term repair expenses and ensure a safe working door for you and your family.

2. Keep Up With Cleaning

Add your garage door into your monthly cleaning regime to keep it looking— and operating—at its best.

Fill a bucket with water and add a few drops of dish soap or another non-abrasive cleaner. Using a rag or scrub brush, gently scrub the surface of your garage door with soapy water, paying special attention to any grooves or recessed panels where dirt often accumulates. Use your garden hose to rinse the soap off your door and let it dry.

Tip: If you live in a coastal region, we recommend cleaning your garage door more frequently to remove any excess salt.

3. Swap Out Remote Control Batteries

Swapping out the batteries in your garage door opener's remote control is a small price to pay for reliable use down the line. Pop new batteries into all of your garage door remotes for one less thing to worry about in 2017.

4. Be Proactive

Don't wait for a seemingly minor garage door problem to become a major mechanical issue. If you hear unusual noises such as banging or grinding or notice anything out of the ordinary with the operation of your door (e.g. taking longer than normal to open or close, appears to be opening unevenly, etc.) contact your local Creative Door branch right away.

No matter what the new year throws your way, the Creative Door team is only a phone call away. Whether you're looking to upgrade your garage door or are in need of a quick repair, our trained technicians and sales team will offer expert advice.