Garage Door Maintenance For First-Time Homeowners

Posted on: 23 February 2019

With new technology taking over many areas of the home, garage doors have not been left behind. Smart features and automation are now defining how homeowners open and close their doors, as well as how much power each operation consumes.

Garage roller doors have been around for many years. They smoothly and conveniently use a system of rollers to lift and lower the door as necessary -- an operation that has now been made more efficient by using smart technology.

Smart technology refers to the ability of various devices to interact with each other. This primarily involves sending and receiving signals (via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) even when the devices in question are not close to each other. How does this concept apply to your garage doors?

This article will explore how smart technology can make your garage roller doors more efficient during their daily operation.

1. More flexibility when operating your doors

The working principle is that a sensor can be placed on your garage doors to receive signals from another device. Similar to how a garage door opener works, these signals include triggering opening and closing motions, adjusting opening angles and speeds, etc.

You can even prepare an opening/closing schedule from your control panel for daily use. For example, you may choose to automatically program the doors to unlock when your kids get back from school, or to automatically lock before you go to bed at night. This enhanced flexibility makes it easier for you to operate you garage doors as necessary.

2. Keep track of your garage door components over time

Sensors also have the ability to collect and process data in real time. They can essentially keep track of important information such as the number of times your doors are opened or closed, moisture levels after lubrication and internal temperatures of your door components.

Such data is important because it can be used to prepare a maintenance schedule for your garage roller doors. This data can then be automatically sent to manufacturers and repair technicians so as to determine when your garage doors will need servicing.

As opposed to waiting until your doors break down, smart technology keeps you more proactive in seeking maintenance services.

3. Save on power consumption

Smart technology can also help you save money when operating your garage roller doors. For example, with smart operation of your garage doors, you can close them remotely even if you forgot to do so when leaving home. This can prevent leaking air and high HVAC costs at the end of the month.