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If you live on Guam, it is highly likely you own or drive a car or truck. Like our homes, we want to keep our vehicles protected and safe from harm and exposure to the elements. If you park your vehicle in a garage, it is recommended your garage enclosure is equipped with a garage door.

A garage door allows for entrance and exit to your garage which not only is the space to park your automobile and other vehicles, but where you store outdoor equipment and supplies. Sometimes you can store items in a garage when there is no room for them inside the house, or it’s appropriate they can easily be taken outside. Whatever you store in your garage, it is your property, and you want to keep those items protected and safe, which is the very reason to install a garage door or doors. They protect what’s within from exposure to the elements and from criminal activity.

Poorly maintained garage doors can be defective and can cause problems such as inconvenience and unexpected expenses. Keeping a garage door properly maintained will save you a bigger renovation project, and keep dollars in your wallet.

It is unlikely in this age to see a garage door that does not have a motorized mechanism. Normally they are automatic and require the use of a remote or a smart phone app to operate it. The motor should be inspected for normal wear and tear every few months. This service can usually be provided by the business where you purchased the garage door unit.

Maintenance on the garage door will help keep life convenient, but it can also help you to do your best to prevent accidents. Locks, springs and the garage door sensor and other components should be inspected by garage door maintenance professionals from the business who sold you the unit. If these components fail, the door could possibly slip and cause damage to your property or injury to people.

Ensuring regular maintenance on your garage door can diminish the chances of something going wrong. It is a good idea to not rush out the door and leave before the garage door completes its closing up mechanism to know for sure it is working properly, and your property is locked up safe and sound. Professionals recommend inspection of all the moving parts of the garage door’s mechanism. Tightening up bolts, replacing worn hardware and taking a close look at it to see if everything is in working order is advisable. Because of the repetitive opening and closing, nuts and bolts can get loose and if they dislodge or come apart, accidents can happen.

To prevent rusting of your garage door, it should be washed thoroughly at least twice a year. Applying a wax coating like you would on your car can help to keep rust at bay. You should also keep the moving parts of your garage door lubricated and this should be done by the professional who maintains your garage door. Regular maintenance and cleaning of your garage door will save you time, hassle and money. p