Garage doors are an important part of any home, providing convenience, security, and aesthetic appeal. Regular maintenance and inspections are crucial to ensure optimal performance. On Track Garage Doors, a professional garage door company in Westchester, recommends a full inspection of your garage door system, including the opener, to identify potential problems and improve performance. Trusting the experts at On Track Garage Doors for your garage door inspection can give you peace of mind knowing that your garage door system is functioning at its best.
Garage doors are a part of our homes that we take for granted, which is why you should consider a full inspection. They’re always there. We click the remote, and they open. We click it again, and they close. The light turns on automatically when the door opens and off when it closes. Or it might be on a motion sensor to illuminate the inside when we enter through the connecting door from the house. No matter how your system is set up — you use it and typically don’t do much worrying about it.
Having a Full Inspection of Your Garage Door Is Essential in Westchester
You may think that inspecting your garage door can wait. But what if you click the remote and nothing happens? No familiar whir and no rising door. If you have an older remote, it could be just the batteries in the device. A newer unit operated by a cell phone app could be due to a lack of internet or a disconnected Bluetooth connection. But if you need to get into your house and you don’t have the front door key handy because you always go in through the garage.
The worst time to consider inspecting your garage door and opening mechanism is after it breaks. At On Track Garage Doors, our periodic maintenance schedule includes a multi-point door inspection to keep your door working great. A great benefit to our inspection schedule is that our trucks carry most of the repair and replacement parts needed for immediate repair.
The cost savings can be incredible when you fix a problem before it becomes a problem. For example, fixing a worn spring before it breaks might cost $10 for the part and a few dollars for labor. Waiting until it breaks could cost hundreds of dollars. The track may get bent, panels may be damaged, and the spring may also damage your vehicle or other items stored in your garage when it breaks. You can set up a maintenance plan with On Track Garage Doors today. Our technicians will come out and do a free estimate for a service plan that meets your needs.
Finding Problems Before You’re Stuck Outside
Our highly-trained service technicians begin each garage door inspection with a thorough visual examination. They check each part of your door and all the equipment that operates it. Then they conduct a mechanical check, including all functions and safety features. They will grease the tracks and oil moving parts if nothing needs repair or replacement to reduce noise during operation.
If you have been stuck outside because your garage door wouldn’t open, you already know how important it is. More than 70 percent of homeowners in the United States use their attached garage as the main point of entry to their homes. Some don’t even bother to carry a front door key. If your garage door breaks, you may get stuck outside during inclement weather.
Protecting Your Garage in Westchester -Why Servicing is Important
Whether your garage is a man cave, tool storage area, or just where you park your car (or all of the above), the things you keep in there are valuable to you. If you have an attached garage, it is also an access point to your home. Keeping that entry safe and secure will give you peace of mind knowing that your stuff is protected against weather, burglars, and vandalism.
On Track Has Service Plans For You
At On Track Garage Doors, we offer custom-fit service plans tailored to your specific needs. Our garage door inspection in Westchester includes a discussion about your garage usage, frequency of door opening and closing, and other factors to create a service plan that fits your budget and ensures the peak efficiency of your equipment.
What You Should Keep an Eye on Between Inspections
You can help us keep your equipment running great in between inspections by observing the operation. During a full inspection of the garage door, our technicians will ask you questions, including
- Is your door opening smoothly?
- Does it make any unusual noises?
- Does the light come on and go off correctly?
- Is your remote working, or does it seem sluggish?
- Is the door opening all the way and closing correctly?
What to Do If You Have Problems
If you do experience problems or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. Our customer service personnel may be able to answer your question, or they can schedule a service call to have a full garage door inspection in Westchester, Brewster, and the surrounding area. Being proactive will minimize costs, keep your garage functioning properly, and never worry that your home is secure.
How Old is Your Garage Door Opener?
Older garage door openers may be missing the safety features required by law. In 1991, manufacturers began making all garage door systems with infrared light and photo eyes near the bottom on each side. The beam transmits across the entrance of your door. If the beam is broken by a child, piece of equipment, or anything else, the door immediately reverses. This simple but effective safety feature keeps the heavy door from closing on anything.
If your door was manufactured before 1991, you might want to consider upgrading to a newer system to incorporate this feature. To test your door, use the handle of a shovel or something similar and pass it under the closing door near the track. Begin at the bottom and move the handle upward along the track to trigger the reverse mechanism. If your door does not reverse, you should immediately contact On Track Garage Doors.
Creaks, Groans, and OMG, WHAT WAS THAT NOISE?
There is no truly silent garage door opening system. Although some operate much quieter than others, they have yet to invent one that makes no noise. You hear it all the time and probably pay no attention to it. It moans and groans and may squeak a bit. Then one day, you’re opening the door to get the lawnmower out, and you hear a loud “SNAP” and a “GRIND.” Then the door shimmies and shakes as it finishes rising to the top.
Guess what? You need to call On Track Garage Doors and schedule an appointment for a full inspection. Those new sounds mean something isn’t right, and the vibrations may cause more damage. We can repair or replace springs, cables, safety features, individual door sections, tracks, and anything else that needs repair to keep your door operating normally. If you hear strange noises or notice vibrations while the door is raising or lowering, please contact us at (914) 415-6684 to schedule a full inspection of your garage door system.
Our team works in Putnam, Dutchess, Westchester, and Rockland counties. We perform onsite maintenance to keep your garage safe and secure. Our expert technicians are familiar with all garage door opening systems and carry most parts on their service van. For you, that means same-day service in many cases.