Your garage door may function fine today — but without regular care, small issues can escalate into costly repairs. At Gold Star Garage Doors we’ve seen many Melbourne homes where a little maintenance would have prevented a major repair or complete replacement. Here’s why taking care of your garage door pays off — and how you can do it.
Why maintenance matters
- The garage door is often the largest moving object in the home and used every day. Equipment under constant motion needs care.
- Small issues (loose bolts, dirty tracks, worn rollers) left unattended can lead to major failures — broken springs, misalignment, door coming off the track.
- For Melbourne climates, weather exposure, humidity or cold can exacerbate wear. Regular maintenance helps preserve performance and lifespan.
Key maintenance tasks you can do (and when)
- Watch & listen every time the door operates. If it grinds, scrapes, or moves unevenly — that could be a sign something needs attention.
- Clean the surface. Especially if your door is steel or aluminium, wipe it down with mild detergent and water, rinse well. Salt spray in coastal areas or pollution can accelerate wear.
- Inspect and clean the tracks. Remove debris, check alignment and ensure nothing obstructs smooth movement.
- Lubricate moving parts. Every 3-6 months apply a silicone-based lubricant to hinges, rollers and springs — this reduces wear and keeps things quiet and smooth.
- Tighten hardware & inspect rollers/cables. Vibration and frequent movement can loosen bolts and wear rollers/cables over time. It’s safer and cheaper to replace early.
- Test safety features. Many doors now have auto-reverse, sensors, remote connectivity. Make sure these work — especially important if kids or elderly use the door.
- Schedule professional servicing. Even with good DIY care, an annual or bi-annual professional inspection catches issues you might miss.
The Melbourne advantage
Being in Melbourne, we at Gold Star Garage Doors understand local factors: older homes may have older door systems, insulation/pollution issues, variable weather. Regular maintenance means your door stays reliable through winter chill, heat waves and storm season alike.
Bottom line
A small investment of time or service now can avoid major cost later. If you notice anything unusual — strange noises, slower movement, visible wear — give us a call. We’ll perform a full safety and condition check, and advise whether simple maintenance, part replacement or full upgrade is best.
Call 1300 022 244 or email contact@goldstargaragedoors.com.au for a service booking today.
