A garage door is one of the most important exterior doors of any home.

If you have been ignoring your steel or iron garage door for a long time, you’re probably just inviting bigger trouble. Regular maintenance, timely repairs, and general upkeep of your steel garage door can allow you to increase its lifespan by up to 30 years.

To get started with the maintenance of your garage door in Toledo, take a look at these tips.

Keep an Eye

Keeping an eye on the functionality and overall condition of your garage door can help you save money and hassle. Because the sooner a problem is detected in your garage door, the easier and less costly it will be to fix it.

Regularly Oil the Moving Parts

Rollers, hinges, and springs are the moving parts of your garage doors. Ensure you’re oiling all the moving parts at least twice a year (in fall and spring) to keep them in the best running condition.

Remove Dirt, Rust, and Debris

Over time dirt and debris can pile up around the tracks of your garage door. If you notice rust on your garage door or dirt in the tracks, immediately remove it.

Clean it Often

A garage door can be easily cleaned with a soap and water solution. Wipe your steel and iron garage doors with a damp cloth at least once a month to keep them looking as good as new for years to come.

Check for Weather-Strip

If you have been paying higher-than-average energy bills, it’s time to check for all your residential door’s weather-stripping. And while you’re doing that, don’t forget to check your garage door’s weather strip.

Don’t Ignore the Problems

The longer you ignore repairs, the more trouble your metal garage door will give you. It may even stop working and cause you the stress of calling for emergency repair services. So always be proactive and quickly address minor issues.

Call Experts Immediately

Whether you’re looking for emergency garage door repairs or want to install customized Garage Doors Fremont, get in touch with us. At Darkinson Doors, we have residential and Commercial Doors Fremont, steel garage doors, and rolling service doors.