The Magic Behind Your Garage Door: A Step-by-Step Explanation
Ever wondered how your garage door opens and closes so effortlessly? Well, it is not magic but a remarkable combination of technology and engineering. In this article, we will lift the curtain and explore the inner working of your garage door.
The Basic Components
Before diving into the process, let’s get you familiar with the key parts of the sectional overhead garage door:
1. Door panels: The visible part of your garage door, they are usually made from steel, wood, or aluminum.
2. Torsion Pole and Bearings: The torsion pole goes above the garage door and usually has a center and two side bearings. This means that torsion spring is fitted onto the torsion pole.
3. Springs: The mighty forces that counterbalance the weight of the door.
4. Tracks: Guides that keep your door aligned and moving smoothly.
5. Rollers: wheels that glide along the tracks
6. Motor: essentially the “brain” powering in the movement
How Opening is Accomplished
So, let’s now take a look at how the garage door works, step by step:
Step 1: a signal received – You press the remote control or wall switch.
Step 2: The motor activates, springing to life to engage in gear.
3. Chain or belt movement: The motor rotates the chain or belt; the chain or belt lifts the door.
4. Rollers glide: The rollers move on the tracks, guiding the door upward.
5. Springs release: The springs release tension to aid in pulling the door upward.
The Closing Process
Therefore, it’s the reverse to close the door:
1. Signal received: You press the remote control or wall switch.
2. Motor activation: The motor turns on, reversing the gears.
3. Chain or belt movement: The motor rotates the chain or belt, thus lowering the door.
4. Rollers glide: The rollers will move along these tracks, guiding the door downward.
5. Springs engage: The springs tense up, then aiding in the slowing of the door’s descent.
Maintenance Tips
Lastly, in keeping your garage door in perfect running order:
1. Regularly lubricate: Keep the moving parts oiled but ensure that you don’t use a silicone lubricant because it is a degreaser!
2. Check balance: The door should be properly balanced. So, this is where we highly recommend that you get your garage technician to come out and professionally do this.
3. Inspect tracks: Cleaning and regular inspection of the tracks.
Your garage door is really a marvelous creation. Therefore, knowing how it works will help you appreciate the importance of regular maintenance and timely repairs. Keep your garage door running like clockwork, so you can enjoy the convenience and security it provides. Contact us today!