Spring Has Sprung: Is Your Garage Door Ready?

Winter’s finally over, the snow has melted, and flowers are blooming—life is good! But before you get lost daydreaming about grilling and gardening, don’t forget your hardworking garage door. Here’s your springtime checklist to keep your garage door happy, healthy, and quiet:

1. Clean Up Winter’s Mess

Winter leaves behind plenty of dirt, grime, and salt buildup. Give your garage door a thorough cleaning with mild soap and water. Not only will your door sparkle again, but your neighbors will also appreciate not seeing last year’s road salt on your home!

2. Check Those Springs (They’ve Had a Long Winter!)

Garage door springs do a lot of heavy lifting—literally. After a harsh winter, check for signs of rust, wear, or damage. Remember, springs are under high tension, so don’t get DIY-happy here. Call the pros (like us!) if anything looks suspicious.

3. Tighten Up Loose Parts (No More Shaking & Rattling)

Winter temperatures can loosen bolts, brackets, and hinges. A quick check and tightening session will help prevent bigger issues down the road. Bonus: your garage door won’t sound like a haunted house anymore!

4. Lubricate for Smooth Sailing

Spring is a great time to break out your garage door lubricant and give rollers, hinges, tracks, and springs a nice coating. Think of it as giving your garage door a soothing massage—it’s worked hard all winter and deserves a little TLC.

5. Test Safety Features (Because Gravity Always Wins)

Your garage door should reverse immediately when it senses an obstacle. Test the photo-eye sensors and the auto-reverse feature to ensure they’re working properly. Your family—and your car—will thank you.

6. Schedule Your Annual Inspection

Spring is the perfect time for a professional checkup. At Murray’s Garage Door Services, we’ll ensure your door is safe, efficient, and ready for the busy warm-weather months ahead.

Don’t let a neglected garage door ruin your springtime fun. Give us a call today and leave the heavy lifting to us—literally!

Happy Spring from your friends at Murray’s Garage Door Services!