Roller doors are used in both residential and commercial properties. They offer security and durability and they have a space saving design. But there are problems you can experience with roller doors from time to time s they are a mechanical system. There are a few things you can do to maintain the roller doors so that costly repairs can be avoided.
When choosing a roller door service Melbourne ask them about whether they provide ongoing support and repairs. This is an important factor in selecting a company to install roller doors. A common issue you will find in roller doors is the doors not opening or closing properly. Sometimes the roller door will stick or not move smoothly. There can be obstructions in the path of the door which happens to be the most common reason. There can be debris, dirt and objects caught in the tracks so that the door cannot move smoothly. You can use a soft brush to clean the tracks and rollers. Misalignment can happen with time to the tracks and roller of the door. You have to check the alignment by examining whether there are any bends or gaps in the tracks. The door has to be level. Misalignment will need the tracks to be adjusted or you can contact a professional to carry out extensive repairs.
If you notice
That the door is making unusual noises like rattling, grinding sounds, squeaks etc. this can be due to several things. A common cause for this is the hinges or rollers of the door needing lubrication. You can have a silicone based lubricant applied to the hinges, rollers and tracks so that friction can be reduced. It is not a good idea to use oil based lubricants as it will attract dust. Sometimes, lubrication will not resolve the noise. This can then be due to damaged or worn-out rollers or hinges. You have to check these components for wear and tear. If damaged, they will need to be replaced. You can also check whether there are loose bolts or screws. Modern roller doors are operated by remote controls and there can be issues with the remote sometimes. You have to check the batteries to see if this is the issue. If it is not working even after fresh batteries, you will need to check the signal receiver on the door. This may be damaged or obstructed.
There can be interference from other electronic devices
As well such as remote controlled items, microwaves, phones etc. you can move the devices away from the roller door to see whether the remote works better. Sometimes this will not resolve the issue and in this case, you will need to check the receiver unit in the door or check the remote. A professional will be needed at this stage to carry out repairs or replacements. If the door has come off the tracks, you have to immediately address this so that further damage can be prevented. This can be due to damaged tracks or misalignment. You can clean the tracks and then gently lift the door back onto the tracks. A professional can help you with this as well.
