Garage Door Repair Costa Mesa

Garage Door Maintenance


Every garage door owner should be aware of what they need to know in order to maintain their garage door properly. If you have not done so, now is the time to learn about a few aspects of the subject. The first area is the hardware that will be around for many years and with proper care may last forever. This includes 
garage door springs, cables and tracks. The second aspect is examining your opener to make sure it’s safe and has been properly maintained already by a professional company like Mathew Garage Door Repair. If your garage door opener has not been serviced in a while, then it’s time to call the experts at Mathew Garage Door Repair right away. The last area is the door itself, and here you need to inspect the material and look on it to see if there are any signs of rust or other damage.

The next area is the springs and garage door cables. There should be no more than a quarter inch gap on either side of the tracks at any point along them. The larger the gap, then the more force will be exerted on the entire system when it opens or closes and is usually a sign of old or worn out parts. Among other things, this means checking out the gears on your opener for wear and tear issues as well as inspecting your rollers for any damage or wear marks. Just like cars and trucks, your opener will need to be checked on frequently. It is also important to make sure that your panels are in good condition and that you have regularly greased the rollers so they can respond quickly when closing the doors.

The last area we are going to discuss is making sure that your door seals are in tip-top shape. You should also remove any excess dirt or grime from the edges of the garage doorpanel, save for those that are top quality since they don’t require cleaning too often.

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Garage Door Springs

We've all seen the big, bulky springs that make our garage doors go up and down - but what are they actually for? Believe it or not, garage door springs serve 2 major purposes: to hold the weight of your rolling door (which is why they're so large!) and to keep its pulleys turning freely.

Do you know which type of garage door spring you have? A torsion spring is what most people have in their home. The torsion spring will contract when it is stretched, then release when compressed - this action ensures that your rolling door stays up at all times.

Torsion springs are the type you might see at home on your garage door. They're easy to install, and they work great to keep your garage door up at all times. The torsion spring is a two piece design - the spring and the tensioning device (also known as the "handle") join together at one end, and then attach to your garage door with hooks or brackets on the other.

A torsion spring can hold up to 1/3 of its original length, and they usually come in 8', 9' or 10' lengths. The most common size is actually 8' long. Many people think that the longer a torsion spring is, the stronger it will be, giving them a better chance for survival during a tornado or other natural disasters - however this is actually untrue. Longer springs must be thicker in order to be strong enough to support their own weight in addition to your garage door's weight and other forces.

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Mathew Garage Door Repair

Garage door professionals do a lot. From adjusting your chain or belt drive to installing new springs and lubricating the bearings, these guys are pros at keeping the garage doors of their customers running smoothly.

1. Inspect Before You Look
Before you call a pro to do garage door repairs, it wouldn't hurt to inspect the door yourself. The chain or belt drive is susceptible to corrosion and if your door has been exposed to too much moisture, it will rust and may have to be replaced soon. The tracks should also be checked for rust - wear a pair of gloves for this because the sharp edges can cause cuts. So why should you hire them? Well, in addition to knowing their work inside and out, they're also sure to use top-quality products and technology.

2. A Company You Can Trust
Garage door professionals should be aware that their reputation is on the line every time they go to a job. They'll check their references and be up front with you about what needs to be done and how much it will cost. They'll also offer great after-sales service or backup if you encounter any issues in the future.

3. How To Get New Life From Your Garage Door
If your garage door is old, but you don't want to spend too much on repairs, you can easily get new life from your current garage door by having a pro install new rollers and tracks, which are the two most vulnerable parts of your garage door.

Mathew Garage Door Repair

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

(714) 947-4702