
During a garage door tune-up, an experienced technician will inspect your garage door system for damage and recommend proactive actions to avoid future problems. They will also clean the garage door tracks and sensors, lubricate all necessary parts, and perform balance and safety tests on the door to ensure everything is working correctly.
Our 27-Point Inspection
🛠27-Point Garage Door Safety & Performance Inspection
🔹 Door Sections & Structure
1. Inspect door panels for cracks, dents, rust, or separation
2. Check hinges for wear, cracks, or loose fasteners
3. Inspect top & bottom brackets for damage
4. Inspect strut(s) for bending or separation
5. Check door reinforcement around opener arm
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🔹 Spring System
6. Inspect torsion or extension springs for rust, gaps, or wear
7. Check spring anchor bracket for tightness
8. Inspect center bearing plate
9. Check end bearing plates
10. Measure spring balance (manual lift test)
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🔹 Cable & Drum System
11. Inspect lift cables for fraying or corrosion
12. Check cable attachment points
13. Inspect drums for cracks or wear
14. Verify cables are properly aligned in drums
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🔹 Roller & Track System
15. Inspect rollers for cracks, chips, or worn bearings
16. Check roller stems for bending
17. Inspect vertical tracks for alignment
18. Inspect horizontal tracks for proper pitch
19. Check track brackets & mounting fasteners
20. Verify track spacing & door clearance
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🔹 Opener System
21. Test opener force settings
22. Test auto-reverse safety system (contact test)
23. Test photo-eye alignment & function
24. Inspect drive system (belt/chain/screw)
25. Check rail & header bracket mounting
26. Inspect wall button & remote operation
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🔹 Final Safety & Performance
27. Lubricate hinges, rollers, springs & bearings and perform full operational cycle test (open/close, noise check, smooth travel)
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