There are so many things in life that, by doing them ourselves, we save money and gain a sense of satisfaction. From cooking meals, to repairing clothes, to working in the garden… the list is endless!
When it comes to the question of garage door maintenance, however, we can’t exactly say the same. In fact, the answer to that question would be a resounding ‘no’.
In this post, the experts from Star Door Service tell us why you can’t simply whip out the screwdriver and pliers and try doing your own maintenance on your garage door.
It’s dangerous
Your garage door is one of the heaviest things in your home. And what do we know about things that are big and heavy? They can cause some pretty serious injuries if they’re not handled correctly. Repairing your garage door may require removing it, or removing the chains and belts that keep it in place.
Failing to conduct this maintenance properly, without the right knowledge or equipment, could cause further damage to the door, your property or (worst of all) you or a family member. Don’t risk a serious injury just to save a couple bucks on hiring a professional from Star Door Service.
It’s complicated
Hate working out how to reconfigure something on the TV after somebody’s gone and changed it? Take that feeling and times it by a million: that’s what it’s like working on a garage door without the right skills and tools. There are finicky mechanisms and special tools required in order to conduct maintenance on a garage door. Even for people who are particularly handy, doing your own work on a garage door is not the smartest option.
It’s time-consuming
Who has the time to service or repair one’s own garage door anyway? Not even the experts at Star Door Service do their own work on their garage doors at home – they get a team member to come do it for them. If you really want to spend a precious weekend flipping through endless manuals and scratching your head, that’s your own choice – but don’t say we didn’t warn you!
It could void your warranty
If you’ve got a warranty on your garage door, there’s a solid chance that trying to work on it yourself could void the warranty. Imagine the heartbreak of spending all that money on a garage door, and then having to spend more money repairing because the warranty was voided.
Don’t risk all of that by trying to work on your own door. Call Star Door Service instead. They’re one of Perth’s most trusted teams for garage door repairs. Their maintenance service guarantees long-lasting results, ensuring that your garage door is working to its full ability. Embrace Star Door Service way when you call them up today.
