What’s Included in a Maintenance Visit
Every maintenance visit covers your entire garage door system — not just a quick spray of lubricant and a handshake. Here’s what our technician does:
Spring tension check and adjustment — If your springs aren’t properly tensioned, the door is out of balance. An unbalanced door forces your opener to work harder than it should, shortening its life and potentially burning out the motor. This is the single most important thing we check.
Door balance test — We disconnect the opener and lift the door manually to see if it stays in place. If it drops or rises on its own, the spring tension is off and needs adjusting.
Roller inspection — Worn rollers create friction, noise, and extra strain on the entire system. We check every roller for flat spots, cracks, and bearing wear. If they need replacing, we can do it on the spot.
Hardware tightening — Brackets, bolts, hinges, and struts loosen over time from vibration. Loose hardware causes the door to rattle and can lead to panels shifting or tracks going out of alignment.
Lubrication of all moving parts — Springs, hinges, rollers, bearings, and tracks get proper lubrication. This reduces friction, cuts down noise, and extends the life of every component.
Safety sensor testing and alignment — We test your photo-eye sensors to make sure they’re properly aligned and functioning. If these fail, your door won’t close — or worse, it could close on something it shouldn’t.
Weatherseal inspection — We check the bottom seal and side seals for cracks, gaps, and wear. A bad seal lets in rain, drafts, leaves, and pests. If it needs to be replaced, we’ll let you know.
Cable inspection — We look for fraying, wear, and proper drum seating. A frayed cable caught early costs $189 to fix. A cable that snaps while the door is moving is an emergency call.
Opener performance check — We run the opener through its cycle and listen for anything unusual — grinding, hesitation, or chain slap. If something’s off, we’ll tell you what’s wrong and how long it’s likely to last.
