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| Roll-up garage doors may be big and heavy, but they'll
respond to a little routine check-up. At your annual
garage-door checkup, run through these tips. They'll help
keep small problems from becoming large headaches. |
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 If a wheel
sticks or binds in the track, reduce the friction between
the door and the track by adjusting the track brackets.
Loosen the nuts that hold the brackets to the door frame,
then make sure there's about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of play
between the door and the tracks. |
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 Friction
between the door and the door stop can be fixed by
adjusting the track brackets. Loosen the nuts that hold
the track to the brackets and move the track until the
door doesn't bind any more. |
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 If the door
opens too fast or slowly, adjust the spring tension. Block
the door open with a pair of locking pliers, then change
the position of the S-hook on the front track brace. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Adjusting an
Out-of-Balance Door
Maintaining Garage Door
Openers |
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