When you own an industrial door, you may find that after a while they start making some squeaking noises. This is normal, if you’ve had your industrial door for a while it’s only natural that they’ll go through some wear and tear.
Especially if you have a garage door that you use every day!
These signs of wear and tear can be concerning, as you want your industrial door to work effectively at all times.
Luckily industrial door manufacturer Hormann has put together this handy guide on how to keep your industrial doors such as your garage door, running smoothly.
Remove Dirt and Debris
One quick and easy way to get your doors moving smoothly again is to remove any buildup of dirt, debris, and dust from the track. After many years of owning an industrial door, it’s only natural that some dirt will find its way into the track one way or another.
Because of this, you should take some time out of the day every now and again to thoroughly clean the tracks of your garage door to ensure they run smoothly.
Here’s how to clean your garage door tracks:
- Start by sweeping out any loose dirt that you find.
- Then fill up a bucket with warm water and find a cloth
- Use the damp cloth to scrub at the dirt on the inside
- For tougher places, use an old toothbrush
- After this, go over the tracks with a dry cloth and then let them air dry
- For stubborn stains, you can use an automotive brake cleaner
Following these steps every once in a while is sure to improve the running of your industrial door.
Balance Check
A balance check for your industrial door is essential as you may need to bring in a professional to replace the springs.
To perform a balance check simply close your garage door and release the operator, then open the door halfway to check it has remained in that position. If your garage door is unbalanced then this is a sign that your springs may need replacing.
In the event that your springs need replacing you should contact a professional to do this for you.
Ensure the Hardware is Lubricated
To ensure your industrial door is running smoothly, it’s important to lubricate the hardware inside of it. Doors that aren’t properly lubricated can make high-pitched squeaking sounds that aren’t nice to hear!
Simply buy some lubricators from your local DIY shop and lubricate your garage door.
Regular Maintenance Checks
When dealing with an industrial door, you’re going to want it to last as long as possible. Many industrial doors are built to stand the test of time, however, you should always make sure everything is running okay.
This is why it’s important that you get your industrial door checked by professionals every now and again. If you find that there is something wrong with your door, calling a professional is always the best course of action.