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ServiceSeptember 28, 2025 · 4 min read
Simple Tips to Keep Your Garage Door Running Smoothly All Year
You don't need tools for most of this. Five minutes a month is enough.
Listen and watch each month
Run the door with the radio off. New sounds, hesitation, or uneven travel are your earliest warning.
Keep the tracks and threshold clean
Wipe tracks with a dry cloth and sweep the threshold. Debris under the seal is a top cause of misalignment.
Replace opener batteries proactively
Remote and keypad batteries once a year; backup battery every two to three years.
Don't ignore small problems
A slightly noisy roller is a cheap fix. The same roller ignored for a year takes the cable and the panel with it.
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