Garage Door Tune-Ups and Safety Checks
A-1 Door Services tunes up garage doors in the Charlotte area: adjusting, lubricating, tightening hardware, checking rollers and testing the safety reverse. Many of Sturdy Todd’s customers have had him look after the same door for years.
When to book a tune-up
Book a tune-up when the door gets noisy or jerky, or when nobody has looked at it in over a year.
- The door has become noisy or jerky.
- It has been more than a year since anyone looked at it.
- You are selling the house and want it to pass inspection.
- You have just bought a house and do not know the door’s history.
- The door is original and you would like to keep it.
What a tune-up covers
A tune-up adjusts, lubricates and tightens the door, inspects the hardware and tests the safety features.
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Adjust and lubricate
Springs, hinges, rollers and bearings are lubricated and the door is adjusted so it runs quietly and sits level.
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Tighten and inspect
A door that moves every day shakes its own hardware loose. Fasteners are tightened and worn rollers and hinges are pointed out before they fail.
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Safety test
The auto-reverse and the safety sensors are tested. One customer wrote that Sturdy put a safety sticker on the door for the next homeowner.
Ask about tune-ups
Send what the door is doing and where you are. Sturdy calls back.
From customers
“His name is Sturdy and I have always thought he was fair and reasonable. I still have my original door and he has kept it in great shape.”
“We’ve used Sturdy for several maintenance calls over the years. He is honest, reliable, and his pricing is fair. I always feel like I am getting a straight story.”
“I called Sturdy yesterday and he was able to come out today and adjust our garage door which had failed a safety inspection. He was prompt and knew exactly what to do to fix it.”
Questions about tune-ups
How often should a garage door be serviced?
About once a year for a door in daily use. It is a short visit, and it is far cheaper than an emergency call when a worn part finally lets go.
What can I do myself between visits?
Keep the sensor lenses clean, keep the tracks clear of debris, and listen for changes. Leave the springs, cables and bottom brackets alone. Those parts are under tension.
Can an old garage door be kept going?
Often, yes. One Charlotte customer wrote that they still have their original door and that Sturdy has kept it in great shape.
Other services
Door trouble? Call Sturdy.
Say what the door is doing and where you are. You will get a straight answer.