Annual Garage Door Maintenance Checklist
30 minutes of annual maintenance can prevent costly repairs and extend your garage door's life by years. Here's your complete checklist.
Professional Tune-Up Service
We do the entire checklist plus more
$75-$95 complete maintenance • Katy, TX
DIY Monthly Checks (5 minutes)
☐ Listen for unusual sounds during operation
☐ Watch for jerky or uneven movement
☐ Check that door closes fully and seals
☐ Verify auto-reverse works (wave foot through sensor beam)
DIY Quarterly Maintenance (15 minutes)
☐ Lubricate springs with silicone spray
☐ Lubricate roller bearings and hinges
☐ Lubricate lock mechanism
☐ Visually inspect springs for rust or gaps
☐ Check cables for fraying
☐ Clean tracks (wipe with damp cloth, don't lubricate)
DIY Annual Inspection (30 minutes)
Visual Inspection
☐ Springs: Look for rust, gaps between coils, or deformation
☐ Cables: Check for fraying, kinks, or wear
☐ Rollers: Look for chips, cracks, or worn bearings
☐ Hinges: Check for cracks or excessive play
☐ Tracks: Ensure alignment, look for dents or damage
☐ Weather seal: Check for cracks or gaps
☐ Panels: Look for dents, cracks, or warping
Functional Tests
☐ Balance test: Disconnect opener, lift door halfway—should stay in place
☐ Auto-reverse test: Place 2x4 in path, door should reverse on contact
☐ Photo-eye test: Wave object through beam, door should stop/reverse
☐ Manual operation: Door should move smoothly up and down
Call a Professional For:
- Spring tension adjustment
- Any spring repair or replacement
- Cable replacement
- Track realignment
- Opener motor issues
- Balance problems
- Any safety concerns
🔧 Professional Annual Tune-Up
Complete inspection, lubrication, and adjustment
Katy, TX • $75-$95 • Includes Safety Check