Garage Maintenance

 Maintenance Task #1:  Lubricate and inspect garage door

Garage door maintenance consists of the following:

1. Clean the tracks, rollers and hinges.  Since oiled tracks collect dirt, clean the tracks, rollers, and hinges with a rag dampened in paint thinner.

2. With the door in the down position, apply penetrating oil to the tracks, rollers and hinges.  Wipe away any excess oil with a paper towel or rag.

3. Inspect bolts and screw to ensure all are properly tightened and secured.

4. Check the mechanical components (chains, pulleys, rollers, hinges, etc.) for signs of excessive wear.

5. Check for loose putty around windows.

6. Inspect weather-stripping at the bottom of the door to ensure it makes a tight seal when the door is closed. 

Note:  Garage door springs are under great tension.  Use extreme caution.

Lack of lubrication puts additional strain on the garage door leading to premature failure.  For attached garages, poor weather-stripping or leaky windows cause heat losses which increase energy costs.

 Maintenance Task #2:  Sweep dirt and salt from garage floor

Dirt from the garage is easily tracked inside, leading to carpet wear, air-borne dust, etc.  In areas where road salt is used to melt ice, garage floors may begin to flake as the salt seeps into the concrete.

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