Maintain & check your garage door – this is how it's done correctly!

A garage door is in daily use – often for many years. Regular maintenance is essential to ensure it always functions safely, reliably, and quietly. In this article, we'll show you step-by-step how to check your sectional or up-and-over door yourself and what to consider during maintenance.

1. Why is maintenance so important?

• Increase the service life of the gate
• Reduction of repair costs
• Avoiding accidents caused by technical defects
• Maintain the manufacturer's warranty with regular maintenance

2. How often should a garage door be serviced?

For private gates, maintenance is recommended at least once a year . For intensive use or commercial applications (e.g., shared garages, businesses), a semi-annual inspection is recommended – ideally by a certified specialist company.

3. Safety first!

Before maintenance, please:

• Disconnect the drive's power supply (unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse)
• Wear gloves and, if necessary, protective goggles
• Never remove or adjust springs or cables without specialist knowledge!

4. Step-by-step maintenance instructions

✔ Visual inspection

• Check the door leaf for damage, cracks or dents
• Check guide rails for deformations or obstructions
• Check seals for cracks, brittleness or detachment

✔ Cleaning

• Clean guide rails with a dry cloth
• Remove dirt and cobwebs from the door leaf
• Treat seals with rubber care products

✔ Check mechanics

• Check moving parts such as rollers, hinges, tension springs for wear
• Check spring break device and cable drums
• If necessary, have the spring force adjusted by a specialist
• Lubricate all mechanical components such as rollers, bearings and hinges with a non-dirt-binding spray grease or special oil

✔ Check drive (if available)

• Check running noises and end positions
• Test emergency release
• Check safety functions (e.g. obstacle detection, automatic return)

5. When does a specialist company need to step in?

The following work belongs in professional hands:

• Spring replacement or tension adjustment
• Repair cable guide
• Diagnose electronic control or radio problems
• Replace worn components

6. Conclusion

With a little maintenance, your garage door will not only stay functional longer – you'll also increase safety and avoid unnecessary costs. You can perform minor inspections yourself. For more complex repairs or regular inspection reports, we recommend a trusted specialist.

Stay on the safe side – with a well-maintained garage door!