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Garage Door Maintenance


Get valuable insights and expert tips on garage door maintenance. Learn how to keep your garage door in top condition with our comprehensive guides, seasonal checklists, and troubleshooting advice. Ensure the longevity and smooth operation of your garage door system with our maintenance tips.


man working on a garage door spring
August 21, 2024
When Should You Replace Your Garage Door Springs?
Close up of garage door roller
By Garage Door Doctor July 11, 2024
Signs that You Need to Replace Your Garage Door Rollers
Fire station with gear: boots, jacket, and a closed white garage door.
June 17, 2024
Why Regular Maintenance on Commercial Garage Door Springs is Crucial
Man in blue plaid shirt and cap kneels beside a garage door, looking at toolbox.
June 3, 2024
Signs It’s Time for Garage Door Repair: When to Call a Professional
A repairman, in red overalls and gloves, works on a white garage door.
April 17, 2024
Garage Door Maintenance Checklist
Man fixing garage door spring with tool. Indoors, concrete wall.
March 26, 2024
Introducing Charlotte’s Garage Door Maintenance Program!
Health status dashboard: Charging, excellent signal, 3465 cycles, sensors aligned, 4 remotes, 2 keypads.
February 9, 2024
Connecting Your myQ® Garage Door Opener to Your DealerImportantly, you can also share diagnostic messages with your preferred...
Row of newly built houses on a street; various colors, each with a garage.
January 4, 2024
What exactly are we talking about when we say garage door rollers? Rollers are the little wheels that sit in your garage door track
A white garage door, partially open at an angle, then fully closed.
December 14, 2023
Hello again from the Garage Door Doctor. Let’s talk garage door off tracks. Garage doors can go off track a number of reasons.
Two broken garage door springs laying on concrete; one in multiple pieces.
November 30, 2023
How long should my garage door spring last? Hello again from the Charlotte garage door repair medics. We’re often asked about the lifespan.
Two broken garage door springs on concrete. One spring is in two pieces, green and yellow paint on ends.
October 16, 2023
Garage door springs play a crucial role in the operation of a garage door. They are responsible for counterbalancing the weight of the door, making it easier to open and close. There are two main types of garage door springs: torsion springs and extension springs. Both types work on the principle of storing and releasi
White garage door on a tan house with a driveway and landscaping; yellow house in the background.
May 19, 2023
We discuss the three areas to focus on to keep your garage door running smoothly.