Did you Know Your Garage Needs a Yearly Service? Check Out These Great Ways to Upgrade and Care for Your Garage

HOUSTON – Your garage door. If you think about it, you don’t really think about. It is one of those things that just keeps doing its job until, it doesn’t and that is usually at the most inconvenient time.

Well, there are some things you can do to give your garage door a little TLC and may be even an upgrade.

The owner of Garage Door Doctors, Tommy Mello, swung by the Houston Life studio to share some expert advice.

Some common things people neglect that are easy to repair or replace to keep your garage door operating smoothly and for years to come are these:

• Lubrication: Regularly lubricate moving parts to prevent wear and ensure smooth operation.

• Weather Stripping: Replace worn-out weather stripping to maintain insulation and protect against elements.

• Tightening Hardware: Periodically tighten nuts, bolts, and hardware to prevent loosening and potential issues.

• Sensor Alignment: Check and realign sensors to ensure accurate door movement and safety measures.

• Routine Inspections: Regularly inspect cables, springs, and rollers for wear and tear, addressing issues promptly.

And, we all have smart phones, smart homes, why not smart garages? Garage Door Doctors can install an MyQ Smart Home Garage System.

The MyQ Smart Garage System allows remote control and monitoring of the garage door through a smartphone app. This provides security through real-time alerts about the garage door’s status and allows you to open or close your garage from anywhere in the world! Keep track of garage door activity and enhance your home security.

Compatible with various smart home systems for seamless integration, your MyQ Smart Garage System allows enhanced accessibility meaning you can grant access to family members or service providers like Amazon and Walmart remotely.

As a special for Houston Life viewers, Garage Door Doctors is offering a free tune up special. give them a call! The number is 281.410.5249 or head online to garagedoordoctor.biz

Watch more in the video above!


About the Author

Melanie Camp is a correspondent on KPRC 2’s Houston Life. 

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