An annual garage door tune up helps ensure reliable quiet operation and safety.
Fine tuning a garage door.
Next fine tune the open and close positions by adjusting the screws in the limit adjustment slots at the back of the powerhead.
Lower the door onto the board.
If they are not contact a professional for an adjustment.
Loosening the screws on the track.
A garage door is considered bound when it s difficult or impossible to move up and down.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that are in the tracks to secure it to the garage door frame.
Use a level to make sure the garage door tracks are oriented perfectly vertically.
Test the contact reverse system by placing a 2 x 4 under the open door.
The following is a guide of how to adjust the tracks to unbind it.
Adjusting the position of the track.
This guide will teach you how to adjust an uneven garage door to keep it running safely and smoothly.
If it stays on its own then perfect.
An out of balance garage door can close too quickly creating a potential hazard for kids and pets and placing unnecessary strain on the door s parts.
Garage door tune up overview.
Each step of the tune up takes 10 minutes or less and is worth it to keep your garage door in good working order.
Step 8 make a final check.
After the tune up is done test the garage door by opening it only halfway and leaving it there.