Annual 25-Point Safety Inspection & Lube-N-Tune
A garage door has over 300 moving parts. Our comprehensive 25-point inspection checks every critical component — adjusting, lubricating, and calibrating what needs attention before small issues become expensive repairs or safety failures.
Why Annual Maintenance Matters
Your garage door is the largest moving object in or on your home. It cycles over 1,500 times per year in a typical household. Springs, cables, rollers, and hinges are all under significant tension and load during each cycle. Components that are worn, out of adjustment, or under-lubricated don't just wear faster — they transfer stress to adjacent parts, accelerating failure across the entire system.
Annual maintenance is not about fixing what's broken — it's about finding what's about to break, adjusting what's drifted out of specification, and lubricating what's running dry. It's the single highest-value service you can schedule for a garage door system.
1,500+
Annual door cycles
300+
Moving parts
25
Inspection points
How Often Should You Schedule a Tune-Up?
For most residential households, one inspection per year is sufficient. Twice yearly — spring and fall — is ideal if your door sees heavy daily use, if you have an attached garage with living space above it, or if the door is 7+ years old. Utah's temperature extremes accelerate spring fatigue and seal degradation, making fall preparation particularly important before the first freeze.
The 25-Point Inspection
Every point is checked, adjusted if necessary, and noted on your service report. Nothing is skipped, and our technicians will walk you through any findings that require follow-up.
Door Alignment
Verify the door travels level and plumb with no binding, rubbing, or diagonal drift.
Track Alignment
Inspect both vertical and horizontal tracks for plumb, level, and proper clearance.
Track Mounting Bolts
Tighten all track mounting hardware to prevent gradual drift that causes misalignment.
Spring Inspection
Assess torsion or extension spring condition — coil spacing, corrosion, and remaining service life.
Set Screw Inspection
Confirm spring set screws and winding cone hardware are properly torqued and secure.
Cable Inspection
Check lifting cables for fraying, kinking, uneven wear, and proper drum seating.
Pulley Inspection
Examine cable pulleys for wear, free rotation, and secure mounting on extension spring systems.
Roller Inspection
Inspect all rollers for worn guides, cracked nylon, seized bearings, and proper track engagement.
Hinge Inspection
Check all hinges for cracks, broken knuckles, elongated holes, and loose fasteners.
Lock Inspection
Verify manual release and locking mechanisms operate correctly and do not interfere with opener.
Bottom Seal
Inspect bottom seal for compression integrity, cracking, and even contact with the floor.
Top & Side Seals
Check perimeter weather stripping for brittleness, gaps, or pulling away from the frame.
Insulation Panels
Confirm insulation backing is secure in all sections and not contributing to imbalance.
Panels, Frame & Struts
Assess structural sections for dents, cracks, deformation, and secure strut attachment.
Tighten All Hardware
Torque all bolts, brackets, and mounting hardware throughout the system.
Opener Inspection
Check opener mounting, drive condition, travel limits, force settings, and auto-reverse function.
Belt / Chain Inspection
Inspect drive system for proper tension, wear, and lubrication needs.
Safety Sensor Test
Verify photoelectric sensors are aligned, indicators are solid, and auto-reverse engages correctly.
Manual Release Test
Confirm emergency release cord disconnects cleanly and reconnects properly after use.
Spring Balance Test
Manually test spring balance — door should hold position at midpoint with no drift up or down.
Lubricate Springs
Apply appropriate lubricant to torsion spring coils or extension spring loops to reduce stress fractures.
Lubricate Rollers
Lubricate roller stems (not the track) to reduce friction and extend bearing life.
Lubricate Hinges
Apply lubricant to hinge pivot points to prevent corrosion and reduce stress on knuckle joints.
Lubricate Pulleys / Bearings
Lubricate cable pulleys, torsion tube bearings, and center bearing plates.
Final Operational Test
Run 3–5 full open/close cycles to confirm smooth travel, correct speed, and complete auto-reverse compliance.
Schedule Your 25-Point Garage Door Tune-Up
One visit. Twenty-five points. Complete peace of mind. Schedule your annual inspection and lube-n-tune today. Call (801) 967-5359 or request residential service online.