Spring, like autumn, is a good time to maintain your garage door. It's an easy process that you can do yourself without having to hire a professional.  If you don’t want to bother yourself, simply leave it to Garage Door Repair Dubai professionals. To make sure you don't forget anything, we've put together a list of the steps.

Rolling garage doors – why and how often should they be maintained?

To give you your garage doors serve as long as possible, it is necessary to give them regular care. This is the only way to ensure their flawless operation, quiet operation, and long service life. We recommend carrying out a general inspection approximately once every 3 months, or at least once every six months. Regular cleaning also prevents increased wear on the surface of the slats, on which dust, sand,d and other aggressive impurities settle.

How to maintain garage doors?

1. Cleaning the slats (door leaf)

Clean both sides of your garage door. All you need is a soft cloth or sponge and warm water with a mild detergent. Never dry clean the surface, as dust particles could scratch the slats.

Attention: It is strictly forbidden to use high-pressure cleaners (Wapky) for cleaning. A strong jet of water could penetrate the cover box to the shaft, damage the tubular motor, or destroy the control unit. Rolling door drives are not designed for direct water pressure. Water penetration can lead to damage to the motor or its failure.

2. Cleaning the guide rails and seals

To ensure that the door moves smoothly and without rubbing, you must keep the side aluminum rails clean. Simply wipe off any dust with a dry cloth. At the same time, check the condition of the side rubber or brush seals and the bottom rubber stop. If they are clogged with mud or sand, carefully wipe them with a damp cloth.

3. Lubrication of mechanical parts

In rolling gates, maintenance of the mechanism is easier than in other types.  Never grease the inside of the guide rails or the slats themselves! Dust would stick to the grease, and the gate would start to rub. Only the shaft bearings in the upper box, if accessible, and possibly the guide wheels, if your gate model uses them for running into the rails, deserve lubrication (e.g, with silicone oil or a suitable liquid lubricant).

4. Checking the smoothness of operation

Roller shutters with a drive do not have classic steel cables or external springs that you would have to balance. However, to verify proper operation, switch the door to manual mode (using the emergency handle or unlocking the drive) and try to pull it out and back in by hand. The door should move smoothly, without jamming, jolting, ng or squeaking. If you feel a lot of resistance, it is time to call for service.

5. Remote control check

Last but not least, pay attention to the remote control. Wipe off any dirt from it once in a while. If you notice that the gate only responds after pressing it a few times or you have to go closer to the gate than usual, replace the battery as a precaution. Also,lso check that the plastic cover of the remote control is tightly closed and protected from moisture.

What to do if the garage door has a problem?

If at any time during the year you notice that yourIf your rolling garage door is closing more slowly than usual, not closing properly, squeaking, or has another problem, do not hesitate to contact the Garage Door Repair Dubai company that installed your door. These experts know best how to solve the problem quickly and effectively.