When you are dealing with any moving object you know that any outside debris can stop the flow or movement. That is why your car needs to have the oil changed. If the oil gets too thick or low the moving parts will seize up and stop the motor from working. The oil that is used is a way to keep your vehicle working but you need to make sure that it is changed as often as recommended. When it comes to other appliances that may have parts that move you might pay a service that will come out and maintain them and in the process they will ensure that the moving parts are lubricated. If you think of the largest moving part of your home the garage door beats them all. It is a huge door that works to lift it up and close it down. The door needs to be in good condition in order for it to work right and work smoothly. The best way to do that is to ensure that the parts that need to be lubricated are taken care of.
AAA Action Garage Lists Parts of Garage Doors that Need to Be Lubricated
Garage Door Hinges: When you go and look at your garage door from the inside you can easily see that it is made of several panels. These panels are all a separate piece and when they are attached to one another they make a full door. They are often made this way to allow the builder to fit just about any space that they need to. The panels need to be able to bend and that is why they are outfitted with hinges. You will often see a hinge on either side of the panel as well as in the middle. The amount of hinges depends on the length of the door. These hinges will allow the door to roll up and down smoothly. That is why they need to have lubrication on them so that they can move and pivot they way they were intended.
Garage Door Rollers: After you have looked at the panels and lubricated the hinges on each panel you can look at the rollers. The door will glide up and down a channel that helps the door to move smoothly and make little to no noise. The channels will only work if the door has rollers. Of course the channel needs to be clean from any debris and dirt but the rollers have another component. They need to be lubricated because there are parts that need to be able to move smooth. You need to make sure that you use the lubrication then open and close the door a few times to make sure that the lubricant can make its way all the way through.
Garage Door Springs: Lastly and one of the most important moving parts is the garage door springs. They are a large spring that is usually at the top of the door near the front of the garage. They need to be able to wind and unwind to allow the tension to work when lifting and lowering the door. You want to make sure that the springs have some lubrication so they do not overheat or get stretched out.
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