If you want to pay out for a repair, it’s essential to maintain your garage. It’s not going to take hours, but a little time each month. It’s not expensive either. All you need is a maintenance spray, an oil can, and a cloth.
If you have an up-and-over door, you’ll need to lubricate the spring mechanism with oil. This just makes sure everything runs smoothly with no damage. For the side runners/tracks, you’ll use the maintenance spray to ensure the rollers run up and down easily.
If you have an electric garage door, you may be pleasantly surprised that it is virtually maintenance free. It’s more about making sure they are clean. The tracks the door slides up and down on will just need wiping with a damp cloth, so with the door fully open, you’re just going to run your damp cloth up and down the inside of the track.