Keeping up with regular maintenance on your garage door can extend its life span. Summer is a great time to inspect it and make the necessary repairs that ensure proper working conditions. After the weather fluctuations between winter and spring, plus the increased foot and car traffic that comes with summer, you’ll want every part of your door working at its best. The following guide highlights what you should know.

How to Prepare Your Garage Door for Summer

1. Clean It

The exterior of your garage is constantly exposed to the elements, while the interior has people and cars tracking in and out. Hose down and scrub both surfaces of your door with soap and water. To keep a wooden garage door in ideal condition, add a fresh coat of paint and water sealant.

2. Keep Moving Parts Lubricated

Cold, moisture, and ice break down lubrication. Use an oil made for garage doors and lubricate the tracks, rollers, hinges, pulleys, chains, screws, and other moving parts.

3. Inspect the Hardware

Inspect the door for wear and tear like frayed cables, hinges, supports, and ball-bearings. If any of these seem loose or out of working order, promptly contact a professional garage door repair service.

4. Install or Replace Insulation

Proper insulation helps prevent the summer heat from entering your garage and home. The insulation also keeps cool air from escaping, improving your garage's atmosphere and maintaining energy efficiency. Have a garage door company take a look if you don’t have insulation or if you suspect it requires replacing. 

5. Check the Auto-Reverse Feature

The auto-reverse feature protects adults, kids, pets, and cars. With summer, you’ll have more traffic coming in and out, so ensure this feature works. To test it, put an object in front of the sensor or wave your arm or leg in front of it. The door should stop and auto-reverse.

Keep your garage in top shape with services from MP Garage Doors in Dothan, AL. With over 35 years serving the tri-state area, these skilled professionals can help you, whether your garage door needs repairs or replacement. A family-owned business, they are dedicated to skilled handiwork and reliable customer care. Visit them online for a complete list of services, or call (334) 793-2089 to speak with a representative.