Although small and somewhat easy to ignore, your garage door’s hinges are an essential component, guaranteeing the proper opening and closing of your garage door and allowing your door to accurately follow the track to eliminate any swinging. If the garage door hinges wear out, it may be extremely difficult or impossible to safely open your garage door.
Whenever your garage door operates, many parts are under a great deal of tension, weight and pressure — including the hinges. Garage door hinges can often wear or become broken as a result of being damaged — for example, by a car impact or improper maintenance. You can typically determine your hinges are wearing out if there are loose or missing screws, the roller shafts do not slide side to side, rust buildup, a squeaking noise whenever you operate the door, or if the hinge looks bent in anyway. This can cause drag on the door causing the door and opener to wear out sooner. Once you suspect your hinge is wearing out, or if the hinge has already broken, it’s best to go ahead and replace the hinge with a newer, sturdier, heavy steel option.
Whenever you need garage door repair or maintenance, it’s always best to trust a professional. It can be very tempting to get a garage door hardware kit from your local big box retailer but DIY repairs put you at risk of avoidable injury. Our technicians at Best Overhead Door have the necessary tools and knowledge available to safely make repairs without risk of personal injury.
Trust Us for Preventative Garage Door Maintenance
Once you’ve replaced your garage door hinges, conduct routine maintenance to ensure they’re always in good working shape. The best way to ensure the lifespan of your garage door is to trust a professional to perform maintenance at least once every year. During maintenance, a professional will check all moving parts and ensure everything is properly lubricated. This includes checking on the functionality of the dooor hinges and torsion springs. As needed, they will make any repair recommendations or upgrades to ensure your garage door is always operating properly and safely with all the necessary hardware.
For Garage Door Repairs, Trust Best Overhead Door, LLC
For all your garage door repairs, it’s best to trust a professional to guarantee safety and proper repairs using quality tools and equipment. For nearly 30 years, Best Overhead Door has been the premier garage door installation, maintenance and repair company for Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA. If you’re ever stuck with an improperly functioning garage door, call our technicians, who are available 24-hours a day, and can promptly and reliably repair your garage door.
To learn more about our services, complete our online contact form or speak to one of our team members today at (503) 620-1205.
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