In order for your garage door(s) to continue to run as smoothly and as quietly as possible, it is important to maintenance them. A garage door should be lubricated at least once a year, however most people will go the entire life of the opener system without ever sustaining their garage door(s). The following list is just a few examples that we run into when customers try to lubricate their own doors.

WD-40 - This is probably the most common household item of this list. Many people have this product and it commonly is thought of as being a lubricant for just about anything. WD-40 actually does have a huge amount of uses, however “garage door lubricant” is simply not one of them. WD-40 is actually not a lubricant at all. We have this misconception because it’s actually a cleaner. So when we use the product on a “creaky door,” if it’s rusty, WD-40 removes the rust and residue, making it quiet as a result; it is not because it lubricated the door.

Grease – Another more obvious choice would most likely be grease. If you tend to work on your car, mechanic’s grease is generally a common item to have. A big problem with grease is that it is an attractor of dirt and dust, which means it isn’t suggested for open parts. In a car, it is used in places where grim will not hurt the overall operation of the vehicle. If used as a lubricant for your garage door(s) it could attracted unwanted grim to your moving garage door parts. This buildup will most likely mess up the smooth operation of your garage door.

Oil – Oil is a good thing for lubricating car engines and some other household motors. It is better at working its way into bearings and door parts than grease and does act as a lubricant. However it is messy. Oil is a runny substance, it literally pours out of its container like syrup, so you can expect it to run out of garage door parts just as easily. This might mean that it will drip onto you, your stuff, and maybe your call. This might not be the best idea if you want to keep your belongings clean.

White lithium grease – White lithium grease in a convenient, easy to use aerosol can. In addition, this P.T.F.E. fortified, durable, non-staining lubricant provides superior friction reduction between similar or different materials than other lubricants. Will not run, wash off, or freeze and does not gum up or cake on applied surfaces. This is a professional grade product for use on all moving parts found on residential, commercial and industrial garage doors, gates and electrical operators, including, rollers, hinges, bearings, springs, cables, roller chain, locks, latches, etc.

Silicone-based – If you stop by any type of home improvement store. These type of spray lubricant are easily found and are by far the appropriate way to lubricate a garage door. They work themselves around bearings and other moving garage door parts and stay there.

If however, you feel uncomfortable getting on a ladder and lubricating your hardware and garage door, call your local California garage door service company. If you’re in the Northern & Central California region, please call (800) 829-9833. You will get same-day service no matter where you are (ie. Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Chico, Davis, Woodland, Fairfield, Yuba, Vallejo, San Francisco, Marin, San Jose, Campbell, Merced, Fresno, and More).

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When your garage door breaks its already a hassle in your daily routine. If it breaks during odd hours, it’s even more of an inconvenience. This is why Door-Mart Garage Doors has made it our mission to service your  door at any time of the day. How many of us ever consider it even happening in the first place? We think about our cars breaking down, our appliances going out of commission, and our electronics becoming obsolete. At one point or another, we consider repairing, replacing, and upgrading our stuff. The exception for most households seem to however be our garage door and/or garage door opener, at least until an issue arises.  For one reason or another, this gigantic moving piece of your home is often looked over and quite easily at that.

Sometimes, however, you might not need a garage door company to come out to your home.  For some simpler problems, you can almost certainly do the repair yourself. Here are some common problems of the garage that you can resolve on your own:

The garage door only goes halfway when you try to close it.

In this case, the garage door’s safety sensor detects an obstacle in front of its line of sight and tells the machine to pull back in an emergency. Your door will open automatically when it detects an obstacle – a bucket or a broom, can trigger this is some situations. Simply remove the obstruction and it should work fine. This issue may also occur if the sensor is dirty, dusty or condensation has accumulated (and sometimes spiderwebs).  Keep clean the lenses clean and your sensors this will not be an issue. However, if the problem persists, the sensors could possibly be faulty and you would need to replace them entirely.

The garage door is made of up and down by itself.

The explanation is very simple, it is likely that someone in your neighborhood is using a security or access code that’s similar. This can cause interference with your radio signals. The radios of the police cars and airplanes also have the same effect. To ensure that this never happens again, simply change the code.The procedure for changing a security or access code differs from a garage door opener to the other. In general, you hold the transmitter near the starting area and press a button on the transmitter for about 30 seconds (check your manual for exact timings).

Rattling.

If you think your station is not working as smooth as it once was you might want to check your hinges and other screws that are holding your door on track. After many days of use, its not uncommon for hinges and bolt to become loose. In some cases, they can rust, so make sure they are all in good condition so that they last for their intended lifespan. Call the service company.

If the your attempts of repairs fall short, don’t hesitate to call an expert. In some cases, you can cause further damage. Please keep in mind that you are working with an extremely heave object. If you are searching for garage door repair Sacramento, you’ve found the right company to help. Door-Mart garage doors have been servicing the Sacramento area for years and will continue to provide quality service to Sacramento residence. Call (916) 984-1202 for garage door repair Sacramento.

Our January 2011 employee of the month was Gene (part of our Chico team). Congratulations!  The way that he has performed throughout the month of January shows hard work, sincerity, perseverance and diligence. Door-Mart has taken notice to and appreciates this high level of proficiency in handling the assigned jobs, communication skills and Gene’s humble behavior with all the staff members.

We hope the company finds many such opportunities to congratulate you in the future.

If you have yet to check out our website for the Fresno area, please take the time to do so. Fresno is home to our second main operation’s office. The Fresno office”s web design is completely different than our original (main website). The website is still informative and is specifically for the Fresno, Visalia, Merced, Modesto, & Turlock areas. Our office in central valley California is also a 24/7 Emergency service company. Our goal is to eventually provide  top quality service throughout the entire state of California and more.

Our garage door repair team in the Fresno area are completely trained and are managed by seasoned technicians. You’re working with the best in the business.

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In a recent study, Real estate agents nationwide were asked to determine if a garage door’s appearance made a difference in the overall listing price they would value a house at.  Nearly all of the agents that participated agreed that a new garage door enhances curb appeal of a property. For those that are unfamiliar with that term, curl appeal is simply how much attention your property can grab from people that pass by your house.

Luxury Wood Garage Door Photo

Also, 75 percent of the agents believe that a garage door will add value to a property. Most of these agents have even recommended that a homeowner replace their garage door when listing their house for sale, especially if the condition of the door was extremely poor and visible to the naked eye. The exterior of the home is generally the first thing that people see.  And even though we all know that we should not judge a book by its cover, it’s impossible to not judge a house by its exterior’s condition. Nearly half of the study’s participants also said appearance was a big reason because the age or style of the door detracted from the homes curb appeal.

Luxury Wood Garage Door Photo

With the wide range of door styles available these days, a simple change in your garage door can make a huge difference. Sometimes doing something as simple as painting your door will help bring your house value up. Choosing the right color can be hard, but generally if the door matches your home’s paint pallet you should be fine.

Luxury Wood Garage Door Photo

Luxury Wood Garage Door Photo

At least once a year you should examine the garage door(s) on your property. To insure for proper operation and the longevity of your investment, we recommend that you pay-attention to your garage during daily use. When you find time to do a relatively simple walkthrough we encourage that you follow these steps:

1. Disengage your opener by means of the emergency release and manually open and close the door. During this time, the garage should operate smoothly without making loud noises. If you can open your garage door with one hand, make sure that it’s not flying up or slamming shut.
2. Check the cables and chain, torsion springs, rollers, and track. As you look at those, also go over the hinges and mounting brackets because sometimes screws come loose.
3. Perform preventative maintenance by having a good lubricant that is made for garage doors. Remember that WD-40 is not a lubricant. With your garage door closed, place a tiny amount at each point on the door where there’s a moving part. When you’re finished, manually open and close the door to work the lubricant in. Don’t forget the bearings on a torsion spring (which is located above the door when closed).

According to Pete Martin of Door-Mart, “garage door systems will last about 10-20 years. Like anything else that we use, if there’s high usage and poor maintenance, we can’t expect that our investment will last long. Appropriate care will help to elongate the lifespan of your garage door and opener system.” If something is wrong when you are performing a walkthrough it is important to repair it promptly. Garage door maintenance is a good way to prevent costlier future repairs. If you have a demanding schedule or cannot perform the maintenance yourself, hire professionals to do it.