subject: Roller Door Maintenance [print this page] Before you start any maintenance on your roller door, if you are unsure of anything, call a qualified repair company to avoid injury and damage to your roller door. There are few key tips to take into consideration when aiming to keep your roller door in great working order. The first and most important is to perform annual inspections to find minor problems before they become major problems. These roller door maintenance steps are very simple and easy to follow and can be done by most home handyperson.
There are a few basic maintenance tasks that should be completed annually, by yourself or a professional roller door company. These simple checks are as valuable as any insurance policy for prevention of future roller door repairs.
Using a spirit level, check that the roller door tracks are level and properly aligned. If they are not, tap them lightly with a hammer till they are level. Check the roller door tracks for dirt, bends or any other damage. Clean any dirt or rubbish out of the tracks and knock out any minor damage. If the tracks are badly damaged they may require replacement. Lubricate the inner part of the tracks. There are special garage door lubricant sprays available specifically for this task, silicon spray also works well.
Check all nuts, bolts and fasteners on the roller door parts including brackets & tracks. Carefully tighten any loose fixings to manufacturers specifications.
If you are still experiencing problems with your roller door after you have completed these basic maintenance steps consult a qualified roller door repair company. There are many other roller door maintenance issues that can only be rectified by professionals such as tensioning of springs, roller door opener problems, lubrication of springs, collaring of the shaft, door re-alignment, gearing replacement, etc.
In summary, regular basic Roller Doors maintenance will help to ensure smooth operation of your roller door & help to extend the running life of your roller door & opener. It may also reduce repair costs in the future. Always remember to engage the services of a qualified Roller Doors repair company for repairs & maintenance to your roller door.
