There are two types of people when it comes to maintenance around the home: there’s the measured, logical person who thinks long and hard about whether they’re capable of conducting the maintenance, and calls in a professional if they can’t be 100% sure. And then, there’s the absolute hero who reckons they could repair an aircraft with their Ryobi power drill and little bit of YouTube study.
We can safely say, it never turns out well for that bloke. In fact, it often causes more grief than it does any good. So, how can you avoid being a YouTube warrior and, instead, do things the smart way? Today, we’ll outline some common maintenance mistakes that stubborn DIYers are constantly making.
Biting off more than they can chew
Possibly the biggest mistake when conducting home maintenance is to simply bite off more than you can chew. Unless you’re a qualified mechanic or have a fair bit of knowledge in the field, you wouldn’t go about replacing the radiator in your car all by yourself. The same goes for garage door maintenance. While it may seem less complicated than repairing a car, there are nevertheless some very complex components in your garage door, and unless you know exactly what you’re doing, you risk causing more damage than doing any good.
Skipping steps that don’t seem important
We’ve all been there before. Making a soufflé and the recipe requires flour? “Eh, I can probably get away without it”, you smugly say to yourself. The next minute, you’re figuring out how to use a fire extinguisher and ordering dessert on Uber Eats. Skipping steps during DIY maintenance is a rookie error and something that seems insignificant might actually be super important.
Not doing the research
Garage door maintenance seems easy enough. After all, it’s just a big timber or steel door with a couple of tracks and some wheels on it, right? Wrong. DIY repairers often underestimate the complexity of garage doors and don’t do their research before conducting work. Then, they get stuck midway through the job and have no idea what they’re doing.
Using the wrong product for the wrong job
‘Everything in Australia can be fixed with duct tape or WD40’, as the old saying goes. And while we’d like it to be that simple, it’s simply not. WD40 is great for some applications, but you can’t just go around using it whenever you see fit. Garage door maintenance requires specific tools and products to get the job done properly.
If you don’t want to look like a tool when you need garage door maintenance, then it’s best to call the team at Star Door Service. They’re Perth’s specialists in repairs and services of garage doors, conducting maintenance smoothly, diligently and affordably. Call the friendly team up for a quote and inspection today. Star Door Service & Repairs are your one-stop shop for everything garage doors.
