Garage Door Maintenance & Tune-Up
A little prevention saves a big repair bill. Our tune-ups keep your door quiet, safe, and reliable through every Chicago season.
(773) 801-9492Most garage door breakdowns are preventable. A garage door has dozens of moving parts under constant tension, and a yearly professional tune-up keeps them working smoothly, catches small problems before they fail, and meaningfully extends the life of your door, springs, and opener.
Martinez Construction offers thorough garage door maintenance across the Chicago area: especially valuable heading into our hard winters.
What's included in a tune-up
- •Lubricate springs, rollers, hinges, and bearings with the right products
- •Inspect springs and cables for wear and corrosion
- •Check and tighten all hardware and brackets
- •Test and adjust door balance and travel
- •Align and clean the photo-eye safety sensors
- •Test the auto-reverse safety feature
- •Inspect and adjust the weather seal
Why annual maintenance pays off
Catching a fraying cable or a tired spring during a tune-up is far cheaper than an emergency call when it fails: usually on the coldest day of the year. Regular maintenance also keeps your door quiet, your opener healthy, and your warranty intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I have my garage door serviced?
Once a year is right for most homes. If your garage is your main entrance and gets heavy use, twice a year is even better.
Can maintenance really prevent breakdowns?
Yes: the large majority of failures we see were preventable. A tune-up catches worn springs, cables, and rollers before they leave you stranded.
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Keep Your Garage Door Running Like New
Call Martinez Construction to schedule a professional tune-up anywhere in the Chicago area.
(773) 801-9492