Garage Door Care
In order to ensure that your garage door has a long life it is important to care for it over its life. To do this there are some basic rules to follow.
Service and Repair
- Brisbane Roller Doors recommend you have your garage door serviced annually by a qualified garage door technician to avoid costly repairs & unnecessary downtime
- To ensure your garage door is working correctly and running smoothly Brisbane Roller Doors recommends that you inspect your garage door for any faults each 3 months.
- Please contact Brisbane Roller Doors for more advice or to book a service.
Basic Rules
- Wash the door with warm, soapy water every 14 days.
- Wash both sides of the door, in the case of a roller door, ensure the top “roll” is washed. DO NOT wash the garage door motor/operator, this could void the warranty and cause electrocution. We also recommend if your not competent in washing your garage door that you do not do so. Contact Brisbane Roller Doors for further advice. Wash more frequently in harsh conditions like close proximity to the sea (salty environment).
- Clean the inside of the tracks every 3 months with a dry cloth, then spray with a silicon spray and wipe again with a clean cloth. DO NOT use grease, oil or spray lubricants in the tracks.
Regular Maintenance
- It is important to check the door and its operation every 3 months, more in harsh environments.
- Check that the door is running smoothly and freely in the tracks. If the door is automated ensure the door has been placed into its manual mode first. Refer to the motor’s instruction booklet.
- Check any lifting cables for wear and tear. If there is any fraying contact Brisbane Roller Doors. DO NOT attempt to repair or remove.
- Check all screws, nuts and bolts making sure they are secure.
Roller / Sectional Door Warranties
Brisbane Roller Doors offers the respective 12-month warranty offered by manufactures. Excluded from the warranty are salt corrosion, damage from any environmental conditions, accidents and fair wear. Manufactures warranties can be located on the respective website for your brand.
